Contents1 What is the news?2 What is the reason for their blue-colored fur/hair?3 What is the impact?4 About Gray or Hanuman Langur (Semnopithecus entellus) What is the news? A troop of Gray or Hanuman langurs with their fur/hair coloured blue, due to exposure to chemical-based dyes, was spotted in an industrial neighbourhood of Ankleshwar in… Continue reading Troop of ‘Blue Langurs’ spotted in Gujarat’s chemical paradise Ankleshwar
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Quality of life in informal settlements: Basic sanitation services a luxury
Synopsis: The study of National Sample Survey (NSS) data on urban slums presents a grim picture of the settlers there, regarding the provisioning of basic amenities. Introduction In India, increasing urbanization is pushing disadvantaged populations living in informal settlements into a more poverty-stricken way of life. Multiple factors influence the quality of life in informal… Continue reading Quality of life in informal settlements: Basic sanitation services a luxury
Prime Minister participates in 16th East Asia Summit on October 27, 2021
What is the news? Prime Minister recently participated in the “16th East Asia Summit” via video conference, hosted by “Brunei” as EAS and ASEAN Chair. India has been an active participant of EAS. It saw the participation of leaders from ASEAN countries and other EAS Participating Countries including Australia, China, Japan, South Korea, Russia, USA(first… Continue reading Prime Minister participates in 16th East Asia Summit on October 27, 2021
Union Minister for MSME Narayan Rane launches “SAMBHAV” National Level Awareness Programme, 2021
What is the news? “SAMBHAV”, a National Level Awareness Programme-2021, being organised by Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises. What is SAMBHAV? SAMBHAV calls for engagement of the youth in promoting entrepreneurship, leading to the economic development of the country. The mass outreach program is a one-month long initiative under the Ministry of MSME… Continue reading Union Minister for MSME Narayan Rane launches “SAMBHAV” National Level Awareness Programme, 2021
South Asia has lost most human capital due to air pollution: World Bank
What is the news? The latest “Changing Wealth of Nations” 2021 report published by the World Bank states that ‘South Asia’ suffers the most among all regions of the world in terms of loss of human capital due to air pollution. The latest report has measured wealth creation and distribution in 146 countries covering a… Continue reading South Asia has lost most human capital due to air pollution: World Bank
World temp set for 2.7°C rise on current emission pledges
What is the news? Ahead of the scheduled ‘COP26‘ summit of ‘UNFCCC’,the annual emissions gap report has stated that Current commitments to cut greenhouse gas emissions put the planet on track for an average 2.7 degrees Celsius temperature rise this century. What are the findings of the report? – Target is to limit warming to… Continue reading World temp set for 2.7°C rise on current emission pledges
Pandemic Stimulus Backfired
Synopsis: The world reacted to downturn of economy by spending in different bands. The results are not the same even in same band of stimulus owing to various reasons listed. Introduction The data on aggressive monetary and fiscal stimulus of the top emerging and developed markets and the strength of the ensuing recovery showed no… Continue reading Pandemic Stimulus Backfired
A mammoth project to help endangered species and planet
Synopsis: A US based company has taken a project to introduce a hybrid of extinct Mammoth and Elephants. Contents1 Introduction2 How the experiment will be done?3 What is the expected outcome?4 What are the concerns and challenges? Introduction A US bio-startup “Colossal” launched a project to regenerate the extinct woolly mammoth, or rather to create… Continue reading A mammoth project to help endangered species and planet
Gati Shakti can spur behavioural changes for superior governance
Synopsis: Information sharing could reform our bureaucracy and raise efficiency in infrastructure creation through use of Gati Shakti plan. Introduction Gati Shakti besides being a master plan for infrastructure creation, is also the solution to the problem of information-sharing between ministries and government departments at the Centre. It is a software element in the government’s… Continue reading Gati Shakti can spur behavioural changes for superior governance
China’s Border Law: The Why, What & What Next
Synopsis: The new land border law of China has its ramifications for India and therefore steps are needed to be taken by India. Contents1 Introduction2 What led to the formation of this law?3 What are the implications for India?4 What steps should be taken by India? Introduction People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) passed a new… Continue reading China’s Border Law: The Why, What & What Next
