What is the news? A suspected drone attack in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates(UAE) has caused multiple explosions in which three people were killed — two Indians and one Pakistani. The attack was claimed by the Houthi rebels of Yemen. Note: Yemen is located at the junction of the Red Sea… Continue reading Explained: Houthis and the war in Yemen, in which Indian lives have now been lost
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Miss Kerala not endangered: aquarists
What is the News? Denison barb (Miss Kerala), a fish species, has been included in Schedule I of the Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2021. However, aquarists and ornamental fish breeders have issues with this inclusion. What is Denison barb (Miss Kerala)? Denison barb (Miss Kerala) is also known as red-line torpedo barb, or roseline… Continue reading Miss Kerala not endangered: aquarists
“Indonesia passes law to relocate capital to remote Borneo”
What is the news? Indonesian parliament has approved a bill to relocate the Nation’s capital from Jakarta to Kalimantan area on Borneo Island. The new centre will be called “Nusantara”. It is a Javanese name for the Indonesian archipelago chosen by the president. What is the reason for this relocation? Jakarta suffers from issues like Chronic congestion, floods… Continue reading “Indonesia passes law to relocate capital to remote Borneo”
Union Minister addresses India-UK meet on “Sustaining Food Production under Environmental Stress”
What is the news? The Union Minister for Science & Technology has addressed the joint India-UK meet on “Sustaining Food Production under Environmental Stress”. Who organised this India-UK meet on “Sustaining Food Production under Environmental Stress”? The meeting is being organised jointly by National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI), and University of Birmingham, UK and supported… Continue reading Union Minister addresses India-UK meet on “Sustaining Food Production under Environmental Stress”
ICAAP and NCDC Jointly Release a Handbook on Global Good Practices for Cooperatives
What is the news? International Co-Operative Alliance Asia And Pacific (ICAAP) and National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) have released a policy recommendation handbook on SAHAKAR PRAGYA Good Practices for Cooperatives. What is the purpose of the Handbook on Global Good Practices for Cooperatives? The Handbook is a compendium of guidelines, resources, methodologies, key learning,… Continue reading ICAAP and NCDC Jointly Release a Handbook on Global Good Practices for Cooperatives
Year End Review 2021: Ministry of Culture
What is the News? The Ministry of Culture has taken several initiatives in the year 2021. Initiatives taken by Min of Culture in 2021 Atmanirbhar Incubator Programme: It was launched by the Ministry of Culture in partnership with Sabarmati Ashram Preservation and Memorial Trust to preserve the skills and arts of artisans/crafts persons on the… Continue reading Year End Review 2021: Ministry of Culture
Activities of 2022 discussed at BRICS STI Steering Committee: India to host 5 events
What is the News? The 15th meeting of the BRICS Science Technology Innovation(STI) Steering Committee was held recently. What are the key highlights of the 15th meeting of BRICS Science Technology Innovation (STI) Steering Committee? India to host 5 events as part of BRICS Science Technology Innovation Committee India will be hosting five events in… Continue reading Activities of 2022 discussed at BRICS STI Steering Committee: India to host 5 events
In Kohima, a cemetery with a tennis court
What is the news? Kohima War Cemetery in Nagaland has figured in the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) five sites with unusual features. These sites are associated with World War I and World War II. What is Kohima War Cemetery? Kohima War Cemetery is a memorial dedicated to the soldiers of the British Division of… Continue reading In Kohima, a cemetery with a tennis court
Year End Review: 2021- Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
What is the News? The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has taken several initiatives in the year 2021. Several of them are PM- KISAN Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PM-KMDY) MSP: In the Union Budget for 2018-19 had announced the predetermined principle to keep MSP at levels of one and half times the cost… Continue reading Year End Review: 2021- Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Unique IDs: From PAN to Aadhaar, the universe of unique IDs is expanding in India
What is the News? Central Government and State Governments have been launching various Unique IDs to bring transparency and curb leakages in the system. What are the Unique IDs launched by the Central Government? Aadhaar: It is a 12-digit random number issued by the UIDAI (“Authority”) to the residents of India after satisfying the verification… Continue reading Unique IDs: From PAN to Aadhaar, the universe of unique IDs is expanding in India
