Source: AIR What is the News? UNESCO has selected Gwalior and Orchha cities of Madhya Pradesh under its “Historic Urban Landscape Project”. About Historic Urban Landscape Project: The Historic Urban Landscape Project was adopted in 2011 by UNESCO’s General Conference. The project aims for the inclusive and well-planned development of fast-growing historical cities while preserving… Continue reading UNESCO’s ‘Historic Urban Landscape’ project for Gwalior, Orchha launched
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District facing Water Crisis
Source: PIB What is the News? Water is a State subject. Hence, in order to supplement the efforts of the State Governments, the Central Government provides technical and financial assistance to them through various schemes and programs. Schemes Mentioned in the Article: Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain(JSA:CTR) Campaign: The campaign was launched on 22nd… Continue reading District facing Water Crisis
What is H5N1 avian influenza, its symptoms, and how fatal can it be?
Source: Indian Express What is the News? An 11-year-old boy in Delhi died of H5N1 avian influenza. This is the first recorded death due to the bird flu in India in 2021. About Bird Flu: Bird flu or avian influenza is a disease caused by avian influenza Type A viruses found naturally in wild birds… Continue reading What is H5N1 avian influenza, its symptoms, and how fatal can it be?
India tough place for business: US report
Source: TOI What is the News? The US State Department has released a report titled ‘2021 Investment Climate Statements: India’. Key Findings of the Report: India remains a challenging place to do business despite taking up many reforms and improving its position in the ease of doing business index. This is because: Protectionist Measures: New… Continue reading India tough place for business: US report
India breaks into the top 10 list of agri produce exporters
Source: Livemint What is the News? The World Trade Organization(WTO) has released a report on the trends in World Agricultural Trade in the past 25 years. Key Findings of the Report: Agricultural Exports: India has entered into the top 10 list of agricultural produce exporters in 2019 with a sizable share in the export of… Continue reading India breaks into the top 10 list of agri produce exporters
Analysis by NGO reveals microplastics in Ganga
Source: The Hindu What is the News? A Study titled ‘Quantitative analysis of Microplastics along River Ganga’ has been released by a Delhi-based environment NGO, Toxics Link. About the Study: The study was carried out in collaboration with the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) in Goa. It studied the water samples at Haridwar, Kanpur, and… Continue reading Analysis by NGO reveals microplastics in Ganga
Geospatial Technologies for the Water Sector in India
Source: PIB What is the news? The Director-General of the National Mission for Clean Ganga has recently released a report titled ‘Potential of Geospatial Technologies for the Water Sector in India’. Geospatial technology is a term used to describe the range of modern tools contributing to the geographic mapping and analysis of the Earth. The… Continue reading Geospatial Technologies for the Water Sector in India
1.2 lakh Indian children lost caregivers: study
Source: The Hindu What is the News? A Global Study has been published in Lancet estimating the number of children who lost one or both parents or caregiver during Covid-19. About the study: The study was conducted by researchers from the CDC Covid-19 Response Team, University of Oxford, WHO and others. Coverage: It covered 21… Continue reading 1.2 lakh Indian children lost caregivers: study
India signed 26 pacts to fight drug menace
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) has informed the Lok Sabha about the steps taken by the Government to combat illicit trafficking of narcotics, drugs, and psychotropic substances. Steps taken by the Government to combat Illicit Trafficking of drugs: Pacts and Agreements: India has signed 26 bilateral pacts, 15… Continue reading India signed 26 pacts to fight drug menace
Centre plans big boost for MSMEs with an inter-ministry data bank
Source: Business Standard What is the News? The Central Government is working towards building a robust data bank for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises(MSMEs) by integrating information across various ministries and government data. What is the Government trying to do for MSMEs? The Ministry of MSME is in talks with government departments so that more… Continue reading Centre plans big boost for MSMEs with an inter-ministry data bank
