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‘Firefly bird diverters’ to save the Great Indian Bustard

Great indian Bustard  Source: The Hindu News: Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change(MoEFCC) along with Wildlife Conservation Society(WCS) has come up with a unique initiative — a “firefly bird diverter” for overhead power lines in areas where Great Indian Bustard (GIB) populations are found in the wild. Facts: What is Firefly bird diverters?These are flaps… Continue reading ‘Firefly bird diverters’ to save the Great Indian Bustard

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Kilauea volcano erupts in Hawaii

Source: The Indian Express News: Kilauea volcano in Hawaii’s Big Island erupted followed by an earthquake. Facts: Kilauea Volcano also called Mount Kilauea is located in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the southeastern part of the island of Hawaii, U.S.A. It is the most active of the five volcanoes that form the Island of Hawaii. Recently, the volcano’s… Continue reading Kilauea volcano erupts in Hawaii

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Cabinet approves merger of four government-run film and media units

Source: The Hindu News: Cabinet has approved the merger of four government-run film and media units — the Films Division, the Directorate of Film Festivals, the National Film Archives of India and the autonomous body Children’s Film Society with the National Film Development Corporation(NFDC). Significance of Merger: The merger of Film Media Units under one corporation will… Continue reading Cabinet approves merger of four government-run film and media units

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Impacts of suspension of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code

Context: The government has decided to keep the critical provisions of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) of 2016 in a state of suspension till March 31, 2021.  What is the ordinance?  The government had raised the threshold of loan defaults that would spark off IBC proceedings from ₹1 lakh to ₹1 crore on the day… Continue reading Impacts of suspension of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code

How to improve tribal Education in India?

Context: In order to revamp the tribal education system, the educationists intend to recognise tribal culture, language, cognitive strength, curriculum and inherent learning ability of the tribal children.  Although several initiatives like establishment of Ashram Schools, Ekalavya Model Residential Schools, Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya have been taken, there are many challenges in ensuring holistic education in the tribal… Continue reading How to improve tribal Education in India?

First tiger translocation occurred in Uttarakhand

Source: The Indian Express News: Rajaji Tiger Reserve is set to welcome the first tiger from Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve in the first such relocation in Uttarakhand aimed at tiger population management. Facts: Why translocations of tigers needed? The western portion of the Rajaji Tiger Reserve, which occupies more than 60% of the total reserve area… Continue reading First tiger translocation occurred in Uttarakhand

100% FDI in DTH service

Source: The Hindu News: Union Cabinet has approved revised guidelines for Direct-to-Home (DTH) broadcasting services. Facts: Direct to Home(DTH): It enables a broadcasting company to directly beam the signal to your TV set through a receiver that is installed in the house.There is no need for a separate cable connection. Advantages of DTH: One can do away… Continue reading 100% FDI in DTH service

Why call for a comprehensive Public Health Act was much needed?

Context – India’s COVID-19 management explained by parliamentary panel and the key recommendation.  What are the key findings of parliamentary standing committee?  Low beds ratio– Before COVID-19 pandemic, the availability of government beds were terribly low in India. This amounts to 0.55 beds per 1000 population.   The burden of extending comprehensive healthcare has been borne by the… Continue reading Why call for a comprehensive Public Health Act was much needed?

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