What is the News? NITI Aayog along with Rocky Mountain Institute(RMI), an independent non profit organization has launched Shoonya Initiative. About Shoonya Initiative Shoonya is an initiative to promote zero-pollution delivery vehicles by working with consumers and the industry. Aim: To accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the urban deliveries segment and create… Continue reading NITI Aayog, RMI, and RMI India Launch ‘Shoonya’ Campaign
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US, UK, Australia form new partnership
What is the news? Recently a new Trilateral Security Partnership grouping has been formed between the US, UK and Australia (AUKUS) for the Indo-Pacific. The aim of the grouping is to advance the strategic interests, uphold the international order and promote peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. What will be the central feature of… Continue reading US, UK, Australia form new partnership
Discovery of New Species of Hybodont Shark From Jurassics of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Contents1 What is the news? 2 What is the history of Hybodonts? 3 What is the recent discovery? 4 What is the significance of the discovery? What is the news? Recently, teeth of new species of hybodontshark of Jurassic age (approximately, between 160 and 168 million-years-old) have been reported for the first time from Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. What is the history of Hybodonts? Hybodonts, an extinct group of… Continue reading Discovery of New Species of Hybodont Shark From Jurassics of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
India urges East Asian nations to lower non-tariff barriers to trade
What is the news? India has raised concerns over restrictive measures faced by Indian Agri exporters, at the 9th East Asia Summit – Economic Ministers’ Meeting. India highlighted that proliferation of trade agreements in Indo-Pacific region has led to a decline in tariff rates over time, but non-tariff measures act as a major trade barrier in… Continue reading India urges East Asian nations to lower non-tariff barriers to trade
When climate crisis meets human rights conundrum: Decoding death curves of environment, land avengers
What is the news? Recently, Global Witness Foundation, a Washington DC-based human rights watchdog, released its latest report titled Last Line of Defence. The report discusses the environment and land rights activists. As per the report, 227 environment and land rights activists were murdered globally in 2020. What are the key findings of the report? Firstly,… Continue reading When climate crisis meets human rights conundrum: Decoding death curves of environment, land avengers
Folk rice: Researchers spot a dozen Indian paddy varieties that can boost nourishment
Contents1 What is the news? 2 What are the advantages of the folk rice varieties? 3 What is the present status of folk rice varieties? 4 What is the way forward? What is the news? As per the recent study, 12 folk varieties of Indian rice can supplement the nutritional demand of important fatty acids in undernourished mothers. These can further supplement… Continue reading Folk rice: Researchers spot a dozen Indian paddy varieties that can boost nourishment
Developed countries seek to end export financing for coal
What is the News? The US, European Union, South Korea and other countries are planning to forbid their export-financing agencies from supporting coal-fired power projects overseas. What is the issue? The US, EU and other countries are planning to put a proposal at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development(OECD) to take a tough position… Continue reading Developed countries seek to end export financing for coal
India, UK aim to launch FTA negotiations by November 1
Contents1 What is the News?2 About India-UK FTA3 What are the key expectations linked with India-UK FTA?4 Non-tariff and technical barriers What is the News? India and the UK are planning to begin the negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement(FTA) by November 2021. About India-UK FTA India and the UK are planning to sign an… Continue reading India, UK aim to launch FTA negotiations by November 1
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers welfare signs 5 MOUs with private companies for taking forward Digital Agriculture
What is the News? Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has signed five Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with private corporations to advance digital agriculture. What is Digital Agriculture? Digital agriculture is the use of new and advanced technologies, integrated into one system, to enable farmers and other stakeholders within the agriculture value chain to… Continue reading Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers welfare signs 5 MOUs with private companies for taking forward Digital Agriculture
US activists, politicians demand FDA reclassify ‘Toxic 3 Os’ used in sunscreen
What is the News? A coalition of environmental groups, community leaders, academics and businesses in the USA have filed a petition seeking the removal of sunscreen products containing what they call “the Toxic 3 Os.” What are Toxic 3 Os? Toxic 3 Os are three chemicals namely Oxybenzone, Octinoxate and Octocrylene. These chemicals are active… Continue reading US activists, politicians demand FDA reclassify ‘Toxic 3 Os’ used in sunscreen
