What is the News? The IN-EUNAVFOR (Indian Navy – European Union Naval Force) Exercise is being conducted in the Gulf Of Aden for the first time. About IN-EUNAVFOR Exercise: The IN-EUNAVFOR exercise is being conducted for the first time. Aim: To enhance and improve war-fighting skills. It also aims to promote their ability as an… Continue reading IN-EUNAVFOR (Indian Navy – European Union Naval Force) Exercise in Gulf Of Aden
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“Health infrastructure” has increased 45-fold during the pandemic: Centre
What is the News? The Government of India has informed the Supreme Court about the status of India’s Healthcare infrastructure to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic. India’s Healthcare Infrastructure Status: India’s Health Infrastructure has increased up to 45-fold to tackle the successive waves of the COVID-19 pandemic. The total cumulative vaccine coverage was 27.23 crore doses… Continue reading “Health infrastructure” has increased 45-fold during the pandemic: Centre
“Black Softshell Turtle” – Pact Signed for Conservation in Assam
What is the News? The Hayagriva Madhava Temple Committee in Assam has signed an MoU with Turtle Survival Alliance India, Help Earth, and Assam Forests Department to conserve the Black Softshell Turtle. As part of the pact, a Vision Document 2030 was also released. The document aims to raise at least 1,000 black softshell turtles by… Continue reading “Black Softshell Turtle” – Pact Signed for Conservation in Assam
Global Trends Report on Forced Displacements Released by UNHCR
What is the News? The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has released the Global Trends Report on Forced Displacements. About Global Trends Report: The Global Trends Report is an annual report. UNHCR publishes this report. Purpose: The report counts and tracks the numbers of refugees, internally displaced people. It also tracks people who have… Continue reading Global Trends Report on Forced Displacements Released by UNHCR
Work begins on “Krivak or Talwar stealth frigates”
What is the News? The Vice-Chief of the Naval Staff has inaugurated the construction of the second frigate of the Krivak or Talwar stealth frigates. These are being built with technology transfer from Russia by Goa Shipyard Ltd(GSL). About Krivak or Talwar stealth frigates: Krivak or Talwar stealth frigates are a series of frigates and… Continue reading Work begins on “Krivak or Talwar stealth frigates”
Global Assessment Report (GAR) on Drought 2021
What is the News? The UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction(UNDRR) has released a report titled “Global Assessment Report (GAR) on Drought 2021”. About Global Assessment Report (GAR) on Drought 2021: The report explores the systemic nature of drought and its impacts on the achievement of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, the SDGs, and… Continue reading Global Assessment Report (GAR) on Drought 2021
“Global Peace Index 2021” Released
What is the News? The 15th edition of Global Peace Index 2021 has been released. About Global Peace Index: The Global Peace Index is released by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP), an international think tank. Aim: The index presents the most comprehensive analysis of trends in peace. It ranks countries according to their levels… Continue reading “Global Peace Index 2021” Released
Summary of State of Environment Report 2021 – Explained, Pointwise
Introduction The Centre for Science and Environment(CSE) has released its annual State of Environment Report, 2021. This year’s assessment has been made against the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic. The report highlights the dismal state of the environment in India wherein the country is jeopardising its natural wealth for meeting its economic objectives. It also… Continue reading Summary of State of Environment Report 2021 – Explained, Pointwise
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
