News: 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana was recently extradited to India from the USA under the bilateral extradition treaty between the two countries. Framework for Extradition in India. About Framework for Extradition in India Extradition: It is the formal process of one country surrendering an individual to another country for prosecution or punishment for crimes committed… Continue reading Framework for Extradition in India
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Classification of Industries by CPCB and Blue Industries
News: Recently, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has carved a new category of industries called the ‘blue category’ industries based on the Essential Environmental Services (EES) for managing the pollution due to anthropogenic activities. Classification of Industries by CPCB and Blue Industries. About Classification of Industries by CPCB and Blue Industries Classification of Industries… Continue reading Classification of Industries by CPCB and Blue Industries
Vitamin D
News: A report by the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) has sounded the alarm over Vitamin D deficiency in India. Vitamin D. About Vitamin D Vitamin D (also referred to as calciferol) is a fat-soluble vitamin. Source: It is naturally present in a few foods (like fatty fish (salmon, tuna), fortified… Continue reading Vitamin D
PM POSHAN (POshan SHAkti Nirman) Scheme
News: Centre to bear additional ₹954 crore cost in food material cost under PM-POSHAN scheme. PM POSHAN (POshan SHAkti Nirman) Scheme. About PM POSHAN (POshan SHAkti Nirman) Scheme It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched for providing one hot cooked meal in Government and Government – aided Schools from 2021-22 to 2025-26. Nodal Ministry: Ministry… Continue reading PM POSHAN (POshan SHAkti Nirman) Scheme
Mandovi River
News: Ministry of Shipping grants first digital NOC for jetty development on National Waterway-68 along River Mandovi in Goa. About Mandovi River The Mandovi River (also known as Mahadayi or Mhadei) is one of the main West Flowing Rivers of Goa State. Alongside the Zuari River, it is one of the two principal rivers in… Continue reading Mandovi River
Aravalli Range
News: NGT orders the authorities to prevent illegal mining in Aravali land protected under Nicobar swap. Aravalli Range. About Aravalli Range It is a mountain range in northern-western India, running approximately 670 km in a south-west direction. It is one of the oldest fold mountain in the world. It starts from near Delhi, passing through… Continue reading Aravalli Range
Alfalfa Hay
News: Issue of imports of Genetically Modified Alfalfa hay raised in the on-going Indo-US trade talks. Alfalfa Hay. About Alfalfa Hay (Medicago sativa) It is a perennial, leguminous plant of the pea family (Fabaceae). It is widely grown primarily for hay, pasturage and silage. Climatic conditions required: Soil: It prefers well-drained, fertile soils with a… Continue reading Alfalfa Hay
Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme
News: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has notified the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme. About Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme This is the first scheme that focuses on promoting the manufacturing of passive electronic components including resistors, capacitors, connectors, inductors, speakers, relays, switches, oscillators, sensors, films and lenses. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and… Continue reading Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme
One-Horned Rhinos
News: The one-horned rhinos may get some more breathing space outside its biggest habitats in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park, Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary and West Bengal’s Jaldapara National Park. One-Horned Rhinos. About One-Horned Rhinos They are also known as the Indian Rhinoceros and are the largest of the three Asian rhino species. Distribution and habitat: Rhinos… Continue reading One-Horned Rhinos
Malabar Grey Hornbill
News- A team of researchers from Kerala has been awarded the Future Conservationist Award by the Conservation Leadership Programme (CLP) for their project on conserving the Malabar Grey Hornbill. About Malabar Grey Hornbill (Ocyceros griseus) Geographical range– It is endemic to the Western Ghats and associated hills of southern India. Habitat– They are found mainly… Continue reading Malabar Grey Hornbill
