Context: Urban India and mitigating the climate crisis. More in news: Australia’s recent bout of bushfires, sparked by an extended drought, has devastated its local flora and fauna. Indonesia’s capital Jakarta witnessed record-breaking flooding with unseasonal rainfall, displacing tens of thousands. Recent events signaling towards climate crisis: In 2018 Kerala witnessed heavy flooding, combined with… Continue reading 7 PM |Urban India must prepare for the climate crisis|5th February 2020
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Global Go To Think Tank Index
News:The Global Go To Think Tank Index Report(GGTTI) has been released by the Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program(TTCSP) at the University of Pennsylvania,US. Facts: About the index: The index evaluates public-policy research analysis and engagement organisations that generate policy-oriented research, analysis, and advice on domestic and international issues. It claims to enable policy makers… Continue reading Global Go To Think Tank Index
ISRO’s Young Scientist Programme 2020
News:Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO) has opened the registrations for the ISRO Young Scientist Programme or Yuva Vaigyanik Karyakram (YUVIKA) 2020. Facts: About YUVIKA Programme: Aim:To impart basic knowledge on Space Technology,Space Science and Space Applications to the younger ones with the intent of arousing their interest in the emerging areas of Space activities. Under the… Continue reading ISRO’s Young Scientist Programme 2020
East Asia Summit(EAS) Conference on Maritime Security Cooperation
News:The fourth East Asia Summit(EAS) Conference on Maritime Security Cooperation will be held in Chennai,Tamil Nadu. Facts: About the EAS conference on Maritime Security: The EAS Maritime Security Conference has been organized by the Government of India since 2015. The fourth conference is being organized by the Ministry of External Affairs(MEA) in partnership with the… Continue reading East Asia Summit(EAS) Conference on Maritime Security Cooperation
Blue Dot Network
News:India may join the US-led Blue Dot Network(BDN) during the US President’s visit to India. Facts: About Blue Dot Network: The Blue Dot Network initiative was announced at the Indo-Pacific Business Forum in Bangkok,Thailand in 2019. It is a US led initiative jointly launched by the US Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), Australia’s Department of… Continue reading Blue Dot Network
Ujh Multipurpose Project
News:Union Minister has chaired a meeting to fast-track the implementation of Ujh Multipurpose(National) Project,Jammu & Kashmir. Facts: About Ujh Multipurpose(National) Project: The project is planned to be constructed in Kathua District of Jammu & Kashmir on the River Ujh, a major tributary of the Ravi river. The project will enhance the utilization of waters of… Continue reading Ujh Multipurpose Project
National Population Policy
News:Minister of State (Health and Family Welfare) has informed Rajya Sabha about the National Population Policy,2000. Facts: About National Population Policy,2000: The policy reaffirms the Government commitment towards voluntary and informed choice approach and achievement of replacement level of fertility by simultaneously addressing the issues of contraception, maternal health and child survival. The medium-term objective… Continue reading National Population Policy
Only 7 in 100 anganwadi beneficiaries are in cities
News:According to Right to Information(RTI) query,for every 100 anganwadi beneficiaries in the country,only seven are in urban areas. Facts: There are a total of 7.95 crore beneficiaries of the anganwadi scheme in the country as on September 30,2019. However,only 55 lakh were registered at urban anganwadis.This is because of an acute paucity of anganwadi centres… Continue reading Only 7 in 100 anganwadi beneficiaries are in cities
One in 10 Indians will develop cancer during their lifetime: WHO report
News: WHO and International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) have released two reports to mark World Cancer Day (4 February): “Report on Cancer: Setting priorities, investing wisely and providing care for all” and “World Cancer Report: Cancer research for cancer prevention” Facts: Key takeaways: World Cancer Report: Cancer research for cancer prevention Global: In… Continue reading One in 10 Indians will develop cancer during their lifetime: WHO report
Centre to bar domestic RO systems in places where tap water meets BIS norms
News: Ministry of Forest, Environment and Climate Change has published a draft notification that prohibits users from installing membrane-based water purification, mainly reverse osmosis, systems in their homes if the water meets the Bureau of Indian Standards’ drinking water norms. Facts: Membrane-based water purification It is a process that removes unwanted constituents from water using… Continue reading Centre to bar domestic RO systems in places where tap water meets BIS norms
