What is the News? In a major boost to India’s exports of Geographical Indications(GI) certified agricultural produce, a consignment of fibre and mineral-rich ‘Jalgaon Banana’ has been shipped to Dubai. About Jalgaon Banana: Jalgaon is known as the ‘banana hub’ of Maharashtra. It accounts for about 50% of the State’s banana plantation. In 2016, the… Continue reading India starts exporting GI-certified “Jalgaon banana” to Dubai
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Supreme court approves “CBSE assessment formula”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What is the CBSE assessment formula?4 Practical Component: What is the News? Earlier, the Central Board of Secondary Education(CBSE) cancelled Class 12th final exams due to COVID-19. Recently the Supreme Court of India has approved the formula submitted by the CBSE to assess the final marks of Class 12 students.… Continue reading Supreme court approves “CBSE assessment formula”
SC refuses to stay demolition of settlements in “Aravalli range” in Haryana
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What was the case about?4 What did the Supreme Court say?5 About Aravalli Range: What is the News? The Supreme Court of India has refused to stop the demolition of over 10,000 settlements encroaching on forests in the Aravalli range in Haryana’s Faridabad district. What was the case about?… Continue reading SC refuses to stay demolition of settlements in “Aravalli range” in Haryana
Ministry of Tribal Affairs launches “Adi Prashikshan Portal”
What is the News? The Minister of Tribal Affairs has launched the ‘Adi Prashikshan Portal’. About Adi Prashikshan Portal: Adi Prashikshan Portal aims to act as a central repository for information on all training programmes conducted by Tribal institutions across the country under Adi Prashikshan-Training for Tribals initiative. Developed by: Ministry of Tribal Affairs in collaboration… Continue reading Ministry of Tribal Affairs launches “Adi Prashikshan Portal”
Birth and Death Registrations Increased in 2019
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About the Report:4 Birth Registration:5 Death Registration: What is the News? The Office of the Registrar General of India has released a report titled “Vital Statistics of India Based on The Civil Registration System”. About the Report: The report provides an overview of the working of the Civil Registration… Continue reading Birth and Death Registrations Increased in 2019
Maharashtra’s “Chandrapur” district is a hotbed for human-animal conflict
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Tigers in Chandrapur District of Maharashtra:4 Tiger Reserves and Sanctuaries in Chandrapur District of Maharashtra:5 Ghodazari Wildlife Sanctuary: What is the News? Maharashtra’s Chandrapur district has seen 22 deaths from tiger attacks in 2021. However, the Central Chanda divisional forest area has kept the numbers down to two only.… Continue reading Maharashtra’s “Chandrapur” district is a hotbed for human-animal conflict
Great Power Summit Held Between US and Russian President
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Key Discussions during the summit:4 About New START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty): What is the News? U.S President and Russian President have concluded their Great Power summit meeting in Geneva, Switzerland. Key Discussions during the summit: Return of Ambassadors: The US and Russia will return their Ambassadors to their… Continue reading Great Power Summit Held Between US and Russian President
“Safe Harbour Protection” for Twitter Withdrawn
What is the News? According to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology(MeitY), Twitter has failed to comply with the Information Technology (IT) Rules, 2021. This means the “Safe Harbour” Protection under Section 79 of the Information Technology (IT) Act is withdrawn for Twitter. What is “Safe Harbour” Protection under Section 79 of IT Act?… Continue reading “Safe Harbour Protection” for Twitter Withdrawn
China successfully launched “Shenzhou-12” manned spaceship
What is the News? China has launched the Long March 2F rocket transporting the Shenzhou-12 or Divine Vessel. About Shenzhou-12 or Divine Vessel: Shenzhou-12 is a manned mission. It is the third of the 11 missions that needed to complete China’s first Permanent space station, named Tiangong Space Station. Among these missions, four will be… Continue reading China successfully launched “Shenzhou-12” manned spaceship
“ELDERLINE” is providing assistance to thousands of elderly persons
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About ELDERLINE:4 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: What is the News? The Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment has said that the Elderline is providing assistance to thousands of elderly persons. This was said on the occasion of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Read Also :-Increasing old… Continue reading “ELDERLINE” is providing assistance to thousands of elderly persons
