Source: Down To Earth Contents1 What is the news?2 About National Dolphin Research Centre (NDRC):3 Advantages of setting up NDRC:4 About Gangetic Dolphin: What is the news? The construction work on India’s first dolphin research centre is to commence in Patna after the monsoon this year. The National Dolphin Research Centre is coming up on… Continue reading Work on India’s first dolphin research centre to start in Patna post-monsoon
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Indian Navy’s reluctance to vacate spectrum likely to delay 5G auction
Source: Business Standard What is the news? The Indian Navy has expressed reservations in vacating 100 MHz (from the 3300 MHz – 3400 MHz) band of the spectrum, proposed to be sold in the tender expected next year. This could delay the Centre’s plans to proceed with the 5G auctions in 2022. Why Indian Navy is not… Continue reading Indian Navy’s reluctance to vacate spectrum likely to delay 5G auction
Human-wildlife conflict among greatest threats to animal species: WWF and UNEP report
Source: Down to Earth What is the news? World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), have released a new report titled – A future for all – the need for human-wildlife coexistence. Key findings Conflict between humans and animals is one of the main threats to the long-term survival of some… Continue reading Human-wildlife conflict among greatest threats to animal species: WWF and UNEP report
Climate crisis intensifies: Coastal areas may become unliveable by 2100, flags report
Source: Down To Earth What is the news? Millions in India are currently reeling under severe heatwaves. Scientists have warned that the rising climate crisis will make the situation more unbearable in the coming years. A recent report by Climate Trends said that most parts of India experience 12-66 days of potentially deadly heat and humidity… Continue reading Climate crisis intensifies: Coastal areas may become unliveable by 2100, flags report
Perfecting the test
Source – The Hindu Relevance – Regulatory bodies are taking steps to ensure continuity of education, in times of pandemics. Synopsis – An analysis of CBSE’s New Assessment Scheme For Classes 10 and 12 Exams For 2021-22 Session Introduction In the wake of the current pandemic, the CBSE has issued a new assessment scheme for… Continue reading Perfecting the test
China goes malaria-free with multi-pronged health strategy
Source: The Hindu What is the News? China has been awarded a malaria-free certification from the World Health Organization(WHO). This is a huge success for China, as it used to report 30 million cases of Malaria annually in the 1940s. Malaria Free Status for China: China is the first country in the WHO Western… Continue reading China goes malaria-free with multi-pronged health strategy
Centre sets up new solar thermal components testing facility at Hyderabad
Source: PIB What is the News? The Ministry of Science and Technology has announced the setting up of a Concentrated Solar Thermal(CST) Testing Facility at Hyderabad. About Concentrated Solar Thermal(CST) Testing Facility: The CST Testing facility has been set up by the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials(ARCI). Purpose: The facility… Continue reading Centre sets up new solar thermal components testing facility at Hyderabad
Exports of GI certified Bhalia wheat from Gujarat begins
Source: PIB What is the News? The first shipment of Geographical Indication (GI) certified Bhalia variety of wheat was exported to Kenya and Sri Lanka from Gujarat. About Bhalia Wheat: Bhalia Wheat is also known as Daudkhani Wheat.It is a type of long grain wheat cultivated in Bhal region in the north of Gulf of… Continue reading Exports of GI certified Bhalia wheat from Gujarat begins
COVID-19 unemployment: Make agri-food systems equitable for youth, says UN report
Source: Down To Earth What is the News? The Committee on World Food Security (CFS) has released a report titled “Promoting youth engagement and employment in agriculture and food systems”. Key Findings of the Report: COVID-19 has affected labour markets around the world. This has impacted the employment prospects for the youth more than those… Continue reading COVID-19 unemployment: Make agri-food systems equitable for youth, says UN report
Indemnity issues hold up U.S vaccine donation
Source: The Hindu What is the News? India is yet to receive coronavirus vaccines from the US under its global donation programme as Indemnity Issue is holding up the U.S vaccine donation. What is Indemnity? An indemnity is a form of contract. Section 124 of the Indian Contract Act,1872 defines a contract of indemnity as… Continue reading Indemnity issues hold up U.S vaccine donation
