What is the News? The Ministry of Law and Justice has placed the Draft Mediation Bill, 2021 in public domain seeking feedback and suggestions from all stakeholders. What is Mediation? Mediation is a way of resolving conflicts where two or more parties decide to reach an agreement with the support of a third, neutral party… Continue reading Draft Mediation Bill issued for Public Consultation
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On Climate TRACE: Satellites could help track if nations keep their carbon pledges
What is the News? Climate TRACE with the help of satellites could help track the global greenhouse gas emissions. What is Climate Trace? Climate TRACE (Tracking Real-Time Atmospheric Carbon Emissions) was launched in 2021 before COP26. It is a global coalition of nonprofits, tech companies, and universities. Purpose: It was created to collect and share greenhouse… Continue reading On Climate TRACE: Satellites could help track if nations keep their carbon pledges
Stubble burning impacts lung health, says study
What is the News? A study was conducted to analyse the impact of pollution from stubble burning on Human Health. About the study The study was conducted in six villages in Punjab. It analysed two periods: one was the normal period and the other period was when crop burning was at its peak, to measure… Continue reading Stubble burning impacts lung health, says study
India, UK launch first transnational solar grid plan: On OSOWOG initiative
What is the news? India and UK have unveiled an ambitious plan for the world’s first transnational network of interconnected solar power grids—Green Grids Initiative: One Sun One World One Grid at COP26 at Glasgow. The two Prime Ministers presented One Sun Declaration, endorsed by more than 80 countries, setting out OSOWOG’s aims. Must Read:… Continue reading India, UK launch first transnational solar grid plan: On OSOWOG initiative
RBI unveils revised PCA framework
What is the news? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has unveiled a revised PCA framework for Scheduled Commercial Banks (SCBs), and the changes will be effective from 1 Jan, 2022. The framework was last revised in April 2017. What changes have been made to the PCA framework? RBI has made the following changes to… Continue reading RBI unveils revised PCA framework
Indian Astronomers find new method to study environment of extrasolar planets using polarisation of light
What is the News? Indian Astronomers have found a new method to understand the atmosphere of extrasolar planets. They have shown that planets going around stars other than the Sun can be studied by observing the polarisation of light and studying polarisation signatures. What is polarised light? Light is a transverse wave. It vibrates up… Continue reading Indian Astronomers find new method to study environment of extrasolar planets using polarisation of light
Incentives announced for Cashless Transaction on e-Chhawani Portal of Cantonment Board to promote digital economy
What is the News? Defence Ministry has announced that cantonment Board residents availing services through its e-Chhawani website will be getting a rebate of up to 2% on non-tax charges and fees if they pay online. What is e-Chhawani? e-Chhawani is a citizen-centric project of Directorate General of Defence Estates, Ministry of Defence. Under this… Continue reading Incentives announced for Cashless Transaction on e-Chhawani Portal of Cantonment Board to promote digital economy
Union Home Minister launches ‘Ayushman CAPF’ Scheme health cards at the national level in New Delhi
What is the News? The Union Home Minister has launched the ‘Ayushmaan CAPF’ Scheme health cards at the national level. Click Here to read about Ayushman Bharat Programme What is the Ayushman CAPF Scheme? Ayushman CAPF is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare(MoHFW) and National Health… Continue reading Union Home Minister launches ‘Ayushman CAPF’ Scheme health cards at the national level in New Delhi
Local knowledge refined with tech & funds can help climate adaptation in Asia-Pacific: IFAD
What is the News? The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has released a report titled “Building climate resilience in the Asia Pacific region report”. What are the key highlights of the report? Asia Pacific Region and its vulnerability to Climate Change The Asia-Pacific region is home to two-thirds of the world’s poorest people. Climate change… Continue reading Local knowledge refined with tech & funds can help climate adaptation in Asia-Pacific: IFAD
Union Minister for Jal Shakti inaugurates ‘Ganga Utsav 2021 – The River Festival’
What is the News? Union minister for Jal Shakti has launched several initiatives during the 5th edition of Ganga Utsav. What are the initiatives launched? Continuous Learning and Activity Portal (CLAP) Developed by: National Mission for Clean Ganga(NMCG) in association with Tree Craze Foundation. Purpose of the Portal: It is an interactive portal that is… Continue reading Union Minister for Jal Shakti inaugurates ‘Ganga Utsav 2021 – The River Festival’
