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Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve enters UNESCO list News: Recently, the Khangchendongza Biosphere Reserve (KBR) has been included in the UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserve (WNBR). Important Facts The decision of inclusion was taken at the 30thsession of the International Coordinating Council of Man and Biosphere Reserve Programme, UNESCO, held in Indonesia Biosphere Reserves in India… Continue reading Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve enters UNESCO list

We averted a possible debacle: ISRO chairman News ISRO recently recall its satelliteGSAT-11 midway between its reaching the French port and the launch. Important facts 2. ISRO’s Chairman K. Sivan has recently justified the decision 3. Dr. Sivan said an apex committee of former chairmen and former space commission members collectively decided to bring GSAT-11… Continue reading We averted a possible debacle: ISRO chairman

U.K. asked to take a new approach to immigration News The Confederation of British Industry report, calling for a “new approach”asked the government to scrap immigration targets Important Facts 2. Report says that Britain is “open enough” to grow the economy and enable businesses to access talent at all skills levels. 3. The report was… Continue reading U.K. asked to take a new approach to immigration

U.S. cuts training for Pak. military News: US has cut Pakistani officers from coveted International Military Education and Training programme (IMET) Important facts 2. Coveted training and educational programmes that have been a hallmark of bilateral military relations for more than a decade 3. Pakistan has also been removed from programmes at the U.S. Naval… Continue reading U.S. cuts training for Pak. military

Wars of the currency kind News: Recently, RBI Governor Urjit Patel warned that the global trade war could escalate into a currency war. Important facts: 2. Trade wars erupt when countries impose tit-for-tat tariffs on imported goods, to protect domestic manufacturers. 3. Currency wars: Currency wars are triggered when nations either allow their currencies to… Continue reading Wars of the currency kind

Studies point to rising drug abuse among women in Punjab News: The problem of drug abuse among women is increasing in Punjab, according to the studies in Punjab. Important facts: 2. The recent study titled ‘Epidemiology of Substance Use and Dependence in the State of Punjab’, by the faculty of PGIMER, pointed out the following … Continue reading Studies point to rising drug abuse among women in Punjab

BCCI revamp News: After accepting the Justice Lodha committee’s recommendations, the Supreme Court has now extended some concessions to those aggrieved by the rigorous rules, which aimed to revamp cricket administration in the country. Important facts: 2. The court said that it is a pragmatic modification rather than a significant climbdown. 3. The most significant… Continue reading BCCI revamp

ISRO set to launch its TV channel News: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will have an year-long Vikram Sarabhai centenary celebration to honour the visionary scientist and its legendary founding father.  Important facts: Sarabhai, the architect of the Indian space programme the first ISRO chief and renowned cosmic rays scientist, was born Aug 12,… Continue reading ISRO set to launch its TV channel

Govt. extends loan waiver scheme to individual farmers News: The Maharashtra government has decided to waive outstanding loans of individual eligible farmers. Important facts: 2. Recently, the State government issued a Government Resolution (GR) on loan waivers to eligible farmers. 3. Prior to changing its definition of an eligible farmer, the government had considered a… Continue reading Govt. extends loan waiver scheme to individual farmers

Children living in jails worries SC News: A committee headed by a retired judge of the Supreme Court will be formed to tackle the issue of children living with mother in prisons Important facts: 2. The order came after Supreme Court’s advocate submitted a report showing that there is lack of space of women inmates.… Continue reading Children living in jails worries SC