What is the News? The United Nations General Assembly has agreed on the way forward for plans to host Stockholm+50 at the highest possible level in Stockholm, Sweden in June 2022. What is Stockholm+50? Stockholm+50 is an international meeting to be hosted by the Government of Sweden and convened by the United Nations General Assembly… Continue reading Stockholm+50: International meeting to accelerate action towards a healthy and prosperous planet for all
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India’s First Banni Buffalo IVF Calf Born
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Banni Buffaloes?3 Why were Banni Buffaloes chosen for IVF?4 How was the IVF done? What is the News? India’s first In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) calf of Banni breed of buffaloes was born at a farmer’s house in Gir Somnath district, Gujarat. What are Banni Buffaloes? Banni buffaloes are… Continue reading India’s First Banni Buffalo IVF Calf Born
Minister of State for Communications chairs 7th Meeting of BRICS Communications Ministers
What is the News? India as the current BRICS Chair convened the 7th Meeting of BRICS Communications Ministers meeting.The meeting was presided by India’s Minister of State for Communications. What are the key highlights of the 7th Meeting of BRICS Communications Ministers? Firstly, the ministers supported the advancement in work of the BRICS Partnership on… Continue reading Minister of State for Communications chairs 7th Meeting of BRICS Communications Ministers
India, UK, Australia to launch IRIS at COP26
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Infrastructure for Resilient Island States(IRIS) Initiative?3 What are Small island developing states(SIDS)?4 Why was the IRIS Initiative launched for the SIDS States? What is the News? India along with Australia, the UK and small island developing states(SIDS) will be launching a new initiative named “IRIS (Infrastructure for… Continue reading India, UK, Australia to launch IRIS at COP26
152 SAKSHAM Centres (Centre for Financial Literacy & Service Delivery) launched in a week as part of Amrit Mahotsav
What is the News? As part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, a total of 152 Centre for Financial Literacy & Service Delivery (SAKSHAM) Centres have been launched under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) of the Ministry of Rural Development. What are SAKSHAM Centres? SAKSHAM Centres are also known as Centre for Financial… Continue reading 152 SAKSHAM Centres (Centre for Financial Literacy & Service Delivery) launched in a week as part of Amrit Mahotsav
G7 countries reach breakthrough on digital trade and data
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Digital Trade?3 What are the key provisions of the G7 Digital Trade Principles?4 What is the significance of the G7 Digital Trade Principles deal? What is the News? The Group of Seven (G7) countries have agreed on a joint set of principles to govern cross-border data use and… Continue reading G7 countries reach breakthrough on digital trade and data
Punjab uses tech against illicit brewing
What is the News? Earlier, Punjab’s Excise Department has launched Operation Red Rose to curb illicit liquor trading and excise-related crimes. The operation is bearing fruitful results. What is Operation Red Rose? Operation Red Rose was launched to ensure that there should not be illicit or illegal movement of liquor in Punjab. As part of… Continue reading Punjab uses tech against illicit brewing
Climate Change: code red for public health
What is the news? Lancet released its yearly Countdown on Health and Climate Change report. It tracks the relationship between climate change and public health. It highlights that there is a rapid increase in heatwave and wildlife exposure, drought and sea-level rise. What are the key findings of the report? Heatwaves: According to the reports, India, the… Continue reading Climate Change: code red for public health
UPSC candidates have no right to cadre of choice: Supreme Court
What is the news? The Supreme Court has ruled that the successful UPSC aspirants have no right to be allocated to a cadre of their choice. About the case An IAS officer from Kerala was allotted to the Himachal Pradesh cadre. Kerala government was not considered during the allocation of cadre. This is seen as… Continue reading UPSC candidates have no right to cadre of choice: Supreme Court
Introduce a digital currency soon, says Garg
What is the News? According to former finance secretary Subhash Chandra Garg, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) must expedite the floating of the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) or should collaborate with other nations for an international digital currency. Must read: Introducing National Digital Currency in India – Explained, Pointwise What are Former Finance… Continue reading Introduce a digital currency soon, says Garg
