What is the news? According to a report, Fish stocks that move across two or more exclusive economic zones (EEZ) would be greatly impacted by climate change. What are the key findings of the report related to fish stocks? By 2100, Climate change will force 45% of the fish stocks that cross through two or… Continue reading Climate change will force transboundary fish stocks to move from habitats, migration paths: Report
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Union Minister releases a pictorial book on India’s Women Unsung Heroes of Freedom Struggle as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav
What is the news? Union Minister of State for Culture has released a pictorial book on India’s Women Unsung Heroes of Freedom Struggle as part of Azadi ka Mahotsav.The book has been released in partnership with Amar Chitra Katha. Who are the Women Freedom Fighters mentioned in the Book? Women Freedom Fighters Contribution to… Continue reading Union Minister releases a pictorial book on India’s Women Unsung Heroes of Freedom Struggle as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav
Explained: Why artificial snow needs to be pumped to pull off Beijing Winter Olympics
What is the News? A report released by Sport Ecology Group at Loughborough University and Save Our Winters has stated the dangers of artificial snow to be produced at the Winter Olympics in Beijing, China. What is Artificial Snow? Snow that is injected with water to harden it and then treated with chemicals to keep… Continue reading Explained: Why artificial snow needs to be pumped to pull off Beijing Winter Olympics
India ranks 85 in Transparency International’s corruption index
What is the News? The Corruption Perception Index, 2021 has been released. What is the Corruption Perception Index? Released by: Transparency International annually since 1995. Purpose: To rank 180 countries and territories by their perceived levels of public sector corruption according to experts and business people. Scoring: The index uses a scale of 0 to… Continue reading India ranks 85 in Transparency International’s corruption index
Union Budget 2022-23 to be presented on 1st February, 2022 in Paperless form
What is the News? Union Budget 2022-23 is to be presented by the Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister on 1st February, 2022. How will the Budget 2022-23 be presented? The Union Budget of 2021-22 was delivered in paperless form for the first time. Similarly, Budget 2022-23 will also be presented in paperless form. The… Continue reading Union Budget 2022-23 to be presented on 1st February, 2022 in Paperless form
Explained: ISRO’s SSLV, a small satellite launcher with big prospects ahead
What is the News? ISRO Chairman has said that the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle(SSLV) named “SLV-D1 Micro SAT” will be launched in April 2022. What is a Small Satellite Launch Vehicle(SSLV)? It is an all-solid three-stage vehicle with the capability to launch up to 500 kg satellite mass into 500 km Low Earth Orbit(LEO). Why… Continue reading Explained: ISRO’s SSLV, a small satellite launcher with big prospects ahead
Anti-dumping duty: India probes China, Vietnam over ‘dumping’ of vinyl tiles
What is the News? India has initiated an anti-dumping probe against imports of Vinyl Tiles from China, Taiwan and Vietnam. Note: Vinyl Tile is a type of tile used for covering the floors in residential and commercial buildings. What is Anti-dumping duty? Dumping is said to occur when the goods are exported by a country… Continue reading Anti-dumping duty: India probes China, Vietnam over ‘dumping’ of vinyl tiles
Explained: Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee refused Padma award – is the recipient’s consent sought?
What is the News? The Padma awards were announced on the eve of Republic Day. As many as 128 people were conferred with the Padma awards this year. While most accepted the award, former West Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee refused to accept it. What are Padma Awards? Padma Awards are one of the highest civilian… Continue reading Explained: Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee refused Padma award – is the recipient’s consent sought?
Spot-billed pelicans dying en masse in Andhra Pradesh
What is the News? A parasitic (nematode) infestation has led to mass deaths of spot-billed pelicans (Pelicanus philippensis) at Telineelapuram Important Bird Area (IBA) in Andhra Pradesh. What is a Spot-Billed Pelican? About Spot-Billed Pelican or grey pelican: It is a member of the pelican family. It is a large pale waterbird with a hefty… Continue reading Spot-billed pelicans dying en masse in Andhra Pradesh
This winter has been colder, wetter, and largely fogless. Here is why
What is the News? For many people, especially in North India, the winter of 2021-22 is appearing to be unusually cold and unusually long. The days, in particular, have felt colder and chillier than normal. What is happening? Since December 2021, maximum temperatures across the North, Northwest and Central India regions have consistently remained below… Continue reading This winter has been colder, wetter, and largely fogless. Here is why
