What is the News? National Achievement Survey 2021 has been conducted successfully across the country. As per initial, nearly 96 percent of schools and 92 percent of the targeted sampled children participated in the survey. What is the National Achievement Survey? National Achievement Survey(NAS) is a nationally representative large-scale survey of students’ learning undertaken by… Continue reading National Achievement Survey 2021 has been conducted successfully across the country, with enthusiastic participation of schools and students
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How to play the Kabul game?
Synopsis: After the takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban, India needs to evolve a strategy to secure its interest in the region. Introduction India recently held Delhi regional security dialogue on Afghanistan. It was attended by security chiefs of Russia, Iran, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. Though Pakistan and China were also invited, they… Continue reading How to play the Kabul game?
EU, UNEP launch International Methane Emissions Observatory
What is the news? At the recent G20 Summit, the International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO) was launched. About International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO) Launched by: UN Environment Programme (UNEP) with support from the European Union Objective of the IMEO The observatory aims to provide credible data to track countries progress on meeting methane reduction pledges… Continue reading EU, UNEP launch International Methane Emissions Observatory
Earth’s first landmass emerged in Singhbhum: study
What is the news? According to a study, India’s Singhbhum region may have been Earth’s earliest continental land to rise above the ocean 3.2 billion years ago. The researchers studied the granites that form the continental crust of Singhbhum region. Scientists found sandstones in Singhbhum region with geological signatures of ancient river channels, tidal plains… Continue reading Earth’s first landmass emerged in Singhbhum: study
Explained: What is Leonids Meteor Shower?
What is the news? The annual Leonids Meteor Shower has begun and will be active between 6th and 30th November, with peak activity expected on 17th November. What is the Leonids Meteor Shower? Leonids Meteor Shower was originally discovered in 1833. It contains debris that originated from a small comet called 55P/Tempel-Tuttle in the constellation… Continue reading Explained: What is Leonids Meteor Shower?
India calls for hike in climate finance to $1trillion
What is the news? At the ministerial meeting of the Like-Minded Developing Countries (LMDC), India has said that climate finance cannot continue at the levels decided in 2009 and emphasised that it should be at least $1 trillion to meet the goals of addressing climate change. The ministerial meeting of LMDC was hosted by Bolivia.… Continue reading India calls for hike in climate finance to $1trillion
Mission 2070: A Green New Deal for a Net Zero India
What is the News? The World Economic Forum (WEF) in collaboration with Kearney and Observer Research Foundation has released a report titled “Mission 2070: A Green New Deal for a Net-Zero India”. What is the key finding of the report? India is the 3rd largest Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emitter in the world, behind the United… Continue reading Mission 2070: A Green New Deal for a Net Zero India
Goa Maritime Conclave – 2021
What is the News? The 3rd edition of Goa Maritime Conclave was successfully conducted at Goa. The Indian Navy showed the visiting countries the first-hand demonstration of Deep Submergence and Rescue Vessel (DSRV) capabilities About Goa Maritime Conclave Organized by: Indian Navy under the aegis of Naval War College, Goa Aim: To bring together the… Continue reading Goa Maritime Conclave – 2021
75 Nutrition smart villages will strengthen India’s campaign against malnutrition
What is the news? As part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Government of India has said that a programme on “Nutrition Smart Village” will be initiated to strengthen the Poshan Abhiyan. Note: According to Welthungerhilfe, Nutrition Smart Village is an informed village that understands ‘nutrition’ in its practical terms and takes appropriate steps to address… Continue reading 75 Nutrition smart villages will strengthen India’s campaign against malnutrition
PM to launch two innovative customer centric initiatives of RBI
What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched two innovative customer centric initiatives of the Reserve Bank of India. Which two customer centric initiatives of the RBI have been launched? RBI Retail Direct Scheme Aim: To enhance access to the government securities market for retail investors. Under the scheme, retail investors will be able… Continue reading PM to launch two innovative customer centric initiatives of RBI
