Contents1 Introduction2 About State of Environment Report3 About Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)4 Key Findings of the State of Environment Report 20215 Analysing the Key Findings of State of Environment Report 20216 Suggestions from the State of Environment Report 20217 Conclusion Introduction The Centre for Science and Environment(CSE) has released its annual State of… Continue reading Summary of State of Environment Report 2021 – Explained, Pointwise
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PM launches crash-course program to train 1 lakh Covid-19 frontline workers
What is the news? Prime Minister has launched a “customized crash course programme for Covid-19 frontline workers”. About the Crash Course Programme for Covid-19 Frontline Workers Aim: The programme aims to create skilled non-medical healthcare workers to fill the present and future needs of manpower in the health sector. This will be done by providing… Continue reading PM launches crash-course program to train 1 lakh Covid-19 frontline workers
Desertification and Land Degradation Atlas of India
What is the news? ‘Desertification and Land Degradation Atlas of India’ was released recently by Ministry of Environment. It was released on the occasion of World Day to Combat Desertification. Note: Desertification is the degradation of land in arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid areas. It is caused primarily by human activities and climatic variations. About… Continue reading Desertification and Land Degradation Atlas of India
Indian Vessels Act, 2021
Introduced: Lok Sabha (22nd Jul 2021) Passed: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Present status: Received the assent of the President on the 11th August, 2021 About Indian Vessels Act, 2021: Indian Vessels bill, 2021 seeks to replace the Inland Vessels Act, 1917. The bill aims to regulate the safety, security and registration of inland vessels.… Continue reading Indian Vessels Act, 2021
Govt released Cable Television Networks (Amendment) Rules,2021
What is the News? The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting(I&B) has issued the Cable Television Networks (Amendment) Rules, 2021. About Cable Television Networks (Amendment) Rules,2021: The rules amend the Cable Television Network Rules,1994 with the aim to establish a statutory mechanism for citizens to raise grievances with respect to broadcasted content. Key Features of the… Continue reading Govt released Cable Television Networks (Amendment) Rules,2021
Govt launches “Project O2 for India” to increase supply of medical oxygen
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Project O2 for India:3 Key Features of the Project O2 for India:4 About Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA): What is the News? The Government of India has launched the ‘Project O2 for India’. About Project O2 for India: Project O2 for India is an initiative of the… Continue reading Govt launches “Project O2 for India” to increase supply of medical oxygen
Illegal sale of “HT Bt cotton” seeds doubles in a year
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Bt Cotton:3 How is Bt Cotton produced?4 About HT Bt Cotton Variant:5 Government of India’s Response on illegal cultivation of HT Bt Cotton: What is the News? The illegal cultivation of (Herbicide Tolerant) HT Bt cotton has seen a significant increase in recent years. Similarly, the sale of HT… Continue reading Illegal sale of “HT Bt cotton” seeds doubles in a year
“World Competitiveness Index 2021”: India maintained 43rd position
Contents1 What is the news?2 Key Findings of World Competitiveness Index 2021:3 Key Findings Related to India:4 Qualities of higher-ranked countries What is the news? World Competitiveness Index 2021 has been released by the Institute for Management Development (IMD). About World Competitiveness Index The World Competitiveness Index is an annual report published since 1989. Released… Continue reading “World Competitiveness Index 2021”: India maintained 43rd position
What is an election petition? – All you need to know.
What is the news? An election petition has been filed by West Bengal Chief Minister in the Calcutta High Court. She has challenged the Assembly election result of Nandigram constituency where she had contested and lost. What is an election petition? An election petition is a procedure for inquiring into the validity of the election… Continue reading What is an election petition? – All you need to know.
Children and Digital Dumpsites Report Highlights impacts of E-waste
What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) has released a report titled “Children and Digital Dumpsites”. Contents1 About Children and Digital Dumpsites Report:2 Impact of E-Waste:3 Recommendations:4 E-Waste Generation: About Children and Digital Dumpsites Report: The report summarizes the latest scientific knowledge on the links between informal e-waste recycling activities and the health impact… Continue reading Children and Digital Dumpsites Report Highlights impacts of E-waste
