What is the News? National Crime Records Bureau(NCRB) has released a report titled ‘Crime in India’ Report, 2020. The report has talked about road accidents in India. Read more: Crime in India Report, 2020 What are the Key Findings of the Report on Road Accidents? Road Accidents in 2020: India has recorded 1.20 lakh cases… Continue reading 1.2 lakh people died in road accidents in 2020: NCRB
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The town of Wooden toys
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is Choppu Samaan?3 How it is made?4 What is a GI tag? What is the news? Recently, a Welfare Association of wooden toymakers named Ambasamudram Bharani Mara Varna Kadasal Artisans has applied for the Geographical Indications tag for Choppu Samaan. What is Choppu Samaan? It is a traditional toy for… Continue reading The town of Wooden toys
Major restructuring of railways on anvil
What is the news? A panel was set up under the Principal Economic Adviser gave recommendations for Rationalisation of Government Bodies and Proposal for the Ministry of Railways. Recently, Cabinet Secretary asked about the actions taken on the rationalisation plan. What are the recommendations of the panel? Closure: Panel calls for winding up the Central… Continue reading Major restructuring of railways on anvil
World Bank discontinues Doing Business rankings
What is the News? The World Bank Group has recently decided to discontinue publication of its ‘Doing Business’ rankings. About the Doing Business Report Doing Business report measures regulations across the 190 economies in 12 business regulatory areas to assess the business environment in each economy. Read more: World Bank’s Doing Business Report What led to… Continue reading World Bank discontinues Doing Business rankings
AUKUS Security Alliance – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the key features of AUKUS Security Alliance?2.0.0.0.1 Australia will acquire nuclear-powered submarines2.0.0.0.2 Focus on Indo-Pacific2.0.0.0.3 Other multi-sectoral cooperation3 Other key features of AUKUS Security Alliance4 What is the significance of the AUKUS Security Alliance?5 Why China has raised its concerns regarding the AUKUS Security Alliance?6 What the… Continue reading AUKUS Security Alliance – Explained, pointwise
Exercise Peaceful Mission-2021: India takes part in SCO joint military exercise in Russia
What is the News? India has participated in the 6th edition of Exercise Peaceful Mission being hosted by Russia. What is an Exercise Peaceful Mission? Exercise Peaceful Mission is a Multilateral Exercise that is conducted biennially as part of military diplomacy between Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states. Aim: To foster close relations between SCO… Continue reading Exercise Peaceful Mission-2021: India takes part in SCO joint military exercise in Russia
Meghalaya Enterprise Architecture Project (MeghEA) launched by IT Minister and CM Meghalaya
What is the News? Meghalaya chief minister and Union Information and Technology (MeitY) Minister has jointly launched ‘MeghEA- Meghalaya Enterprise Architecture’. About MeghEA- Meghalaya Enterprise Architecture Aim: To improve service delivery and governance for the people of Meghalaya using the power of digital technologies. Pillars: MeghEA initiative is spread across 6 pillars namely: Governance, Human… Continue reading Meghalaya Enterprise Architecture Project (MeghEA) launched by IT Minister and CM Meghalaya
Phase 2 of Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme launched by IT Minister
What is the News? Union Minister of Electronics & Information Technology launched Phase II of the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme. What is Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme? Launched by: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in 2014 Aim: To enhance the number of PhDs in Electronics System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM) and IT/IT Enabled Services (IT/ITES) sectors in… Continue reading Phase 2 of Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme launched by IT Minister
New research: Scientists attempt to turn edible plants into vaccines
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of the project? 3 What is the key element in this project?4 What is the significance of this project? What is the News? Scientists and Researchers at the University of California are studying whether they can turn edible plants like lettuce into mRNA vaccine factories. What is… Continue reading New research: Scientists attempt to turn edible plants into vaccines
Biden unveils plan to cut methane emissions
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Global Methane Pledge?3 What is the significance of this pledge?4 What is the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate (MEF)? What is the News? The US President has announced the Global Methane Pledge at the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate(MEF). What is the Global… Continue reading Biden unveils plan to cut methane emissions
