What is the News? The Wildlife Society of Orissa (WSO) has expressed concern over the massive diversion of fresh water from the Brahmani river basin which could pose a grave threat to the Bhitarkanika mangroves in Odisha. About Bhitarkanika Mangroves Bhitarkanika Mangroves is a mangrove wetland in Odisha. It covers an area of 650 km… Continue reading Experts flag diversion of fresh water from Brahmani river
Category: Daily Factly articles
India’s 1st N-missile tracking ship Dhruv to be launched on Sept 10
Contents1 What is the news?2 Introduction3 What are some key features of INS Dhruv?4 Why is Dhruv significant? What is the news? National Security Advisor is expected to commission India’s first satellite and ballistic missile tracking ship Dhruv from Visakhapatnam on September 10. Introduction Dhruv is built by Hindustan Shipyard in collaboration with Defence Research… Continue reading India’s 1st N-missile tracking ship Dhruv to be launched on Sept 10
Powergrid wins the prestigious global ATD Best award
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is ATD?3 What is Powergrid?4 What is PAL? What is the news? Recently, Powergrid won the prestigious global ATD (Association for Talent Development) Award for nourishing the best talent. It got 8th rank among the 71 organizations from around the globe. It is the only Indian PSU to win… Continue reading Powergrid wins the prestigious global ATD Best award
Centre plans PSU land sale worth more than Rs 600 crore via e-bidding
What’s in news? The Center is planning to sell parcels worth more than ₹600 crores of public sector undertakings via the e-bidding platform. Further, the government also aims to sell non-core assets worth ₹10000 crores through this platform. About the PSU land sale: The government is looking to push the sale of idle assets of PSUs.… Continue reading Centre plans PSU land sale worth more than Rs 600 crore via e-bidding
Over 4 billion don’t have social protection: UN
What is the News? The International Labour Organization(ILO) has released a report titled ‘World Social Protection Report 2020–22’. Purpose of the Report: The report provides a global overview of recent developments in social protection systems, including social protection floors and covers the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Note: Social protection includes access to health care… Continue reading Over 4 billion don’t have social protection: UN
Indian biologist wins global award in turtle conservation
What is the News? Indian biologist Shailendra Singh has been awarded the Behler Turtle Conservation Award for bringing three critically endangered turtle conservation species back from the brink of extinction. Who has given this award? The award was given by several global bodies involved in turtle conservation such as Turtle Survival Alliance, IUCN/SSC Tortoise and… Continue reading Indian biologist wins global award in turtle conservation
Ayush Ministry kickstarts campaign to distribute prophylactic medicines
What is the News? The Ministry of Ayush has launched a campaign of distributing Ayush prophylactic medicines and written guidelines on diet and lifestyle. Moreover, the National Medicinal Plants Board(NMPB) has also launched a national campaign to promote the cultivation of medicinal plants in the country. What are Prophylactic medicines? A prophylactic is a medication… Continue reading Ayush Ministry kickstarts campaign to distribute prophylactic medicines
India’s green projects to get UK funds
What is the News? The India and UK Finance Minister has agreed on a USD 1.2 billion investment in green projects and renewable energy to boost India’s green growth ambitions at the 11th India-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue. What are the investments announced by India and the UK? A $1-billion investment from CDC, the UK’s… Continue reading India’s green projects to get UK funds
40 Central universities to implement credit ban
What is the News? Forty Central universities will be implementing innovative measures such as the academic credit bank and the Glue Grant Scheme. About Glue Grant Scheme: Under the Glue Grant Scheme, institutions in the same city would be encouraged to share resources, equipment and even allow their students to take classes from each other. … Continue reading 40 Central universities to implement credit ban
ADIF aims to rank India startup ecosystem in Top 3 globally by 2030
What is the News? The Alliance of Digital India Foundation(ADIF) plans to rank India’s startup ecosystem among the Top 3 globally by 2030, with a focus on finding the right policy framework to drive growth. India’s Startup Ecosystem: India is the third-largest startup ecosystem in the world after the US and China in terms of… Continue reading ADIF aims to rank India startup ecosystem in Top 3 globally by 2030
