Contents1 What is the News?2 About Ken-Betwa Link Project:3 Concerns:4 About National River Linking Project(NRLP): What is the News? Chief Ministers of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh signed a memorandum of agreement to implement the Ken Betwa Link Project(KBLP). About Ken-Betwa Link Project: Ken-Betwa Link Project is the first project under the National Perspective Plan… Continue reading What is the “Ken-Betwa Link Project”?
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‘Jaapi’|’xorai’ |’gamosa’ in Assam
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Jaapi:3 About Xorai:4 About Gamosa: What is the News? Decorative jaapi (field hats), hand-woven gamosa, and bell-metal xorais are making frequent appearances in Assam as the election is coming closer. About Jaapi: Jaapi is a conical hat. It is made of bamboo and covered with dried tokou leaves (Tokou… Continue reading ‘Jaapi’|’xorai’ |’gamosa’ in Assam
The emerging “Helium” crisis in India
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Helium:3 Applications of Helium:4 Helium Exporting Countries:5 India’s Helium Imports: What is the News? India imports the majority of helium for its domestic needs. However, the U.S appears to cut off exports of helium from 2021. Hence, the Indian industry may have to find an alternative. About Helium: Helium… Continue reading The emerging “Helium” crisis in India
Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (MMDR) Amendment Act, 2021
Introduced: The Bill was introduced in Lok Sabha on 15.03.2021 as a Government Bill (Ministry of Mines). Present Status: The Bill was passed in both the Houses and received President’s assent on 28.03.2021. The Act seeks to amend the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. This act regulates the mining sector in India. Salient… Continue reading Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (MMDR) Amendment Act, 2021
Deadly drug-resistant superbug “Candida Auris or C.Auris” found in Andamans
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Candida Auris:3 Origin of Candida Auris:4 Symptoms of C.Auris:5 Vulnerable Population:6 Treatment: What is the News? Candida Auris (deadly hospital pathogen) identified for the first time in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. About Candida Auris: Candida Auris or C.auris is a multidrug-resistant fungus. It presents a serious global threat… Continue reading Deadly drug-resistant superbug “Candida Auris or C.Auris” found in Andamans
“Pew Research study” Reports increasing Poverty in India
Contents1 What is the News?2 Who has released the report?3 Key findings of the report related to India:4 Other key Findings: What is the News? A recent Pew research study report reveals increasing poverty in India. As per the report, the pandemic has pushed approximately 3.2 crore Indians out of the middle class. Who has… Continue reading “Pew Research study” Reports increasing Poverty in India
Ecuador’s “Sangay Volcano” erupted
What is the news? Ecuador’s Sangay volcano erupted and blew clouds of ash as high as 8,500 meters (8.5 km) into the sky. About Sangay Volcano: Sangay is an active stratovolcano in central Ecuador. It is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Stratovolcanoes or composite volcanoes are conical volcanoes. They are composed… Continue reading Ecuador’s “Sangay Volcano” erupted
EU joins “CDRI or Coalition for disaster resilient infrastructure initiative”
What is the news? The 27-member European Union joins the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) initiative. About Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure(CDRI) Initiative: Firstly, Prime Minister of India launched it in 2019 at the UN Climate Change Summit. Secondly, it is a multi-stakeholder global partnership of national governments, UN agencies, multilateral development banks, private… Continue reading EU joins “CDRI or Coalition for disaster resilient infrastructure initiative”
SC sought Centre’s response in “ration cards cancellation” case
What is the news? The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to respond to a plea. The plea is related to the cancellation of over three-crore ration cards for not linking them to Aadhaar. What is the case? A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court by the mother of an 11-year-old. The child… Continue reading SC sought Centre’s response in “ration cards cancellation” case
Implementation of “National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project(NCRMP)”
What is the News? The government of India has informed the Lok Sabha about the implementation of the National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project(NCRMP). About National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project(NCRMP): Firstly, it was launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs with the support of the World Bank. It addresses the cyclone risks in the country. Secondly,… Continue reading Implementation of “National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project(NCRMP)”
