What is the News? The West Bengal government has decided to set up a Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad). Note: West Bengal had a Legislative Council in existence till 1969 after which it was abolished. History of legislative councils in India: Legislatures with two Houses (bicameral) have a long history in India. The Montagu-Chelmsford reforms led… Continue reading How “Legislative Councils” are Set-up in States?
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Six sites added to the “tentative list of UNESCO” world heritage sites
What is the News? Archaeological Survey of India has submitted nine sites for their inclusion in the tentative list of UNESCO. Recently the UNESCO has accepted six of the nine sites. Which are those six sites? The six Indian sites included in the UNESCO Tentative list are: Ganga ghats in Varanasi, U.P. Temples of Kanchipuram… Continue reading Six sites added to the “tentative list of UNESCO” world heritage sites
Antarctica gives birth to “A-76 Iceberg”(world’s largest iceberg)
What is the News? The world’s largest existing iceberg has been found in Antarctica. It has been named as A-76 by scientists. About A-76 Iceberg: A-76 Iceber has been spotted in the satellite images captured by the European Space Agency’s Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission. Formation: The iceberg has been formed after it broke away from Antarctica’s… Continue reading Antarctica gives birth to “A-76 Iceberg”(world’s largest iceberg)
Finance Ministry grants “infrastructure status for convention centres”
What is the News? The Finance Ministry has granted infrastructure status for exhibition and convention centres. The expectation from this move is to ease bank financing for such projects. What is Infrastructure Status? The Department of Economic Affairs(DAE), Ministry of Finance will grant the Infrastructure Status. Benefits: The status helps projects in such sectors to… Continue reading Finance Ministry grants “infrastructure status for convention centres”
Centre to set up “DD International”- A BBC-like channel to push Indian views
What is the News? National public broadcaster Prasar Bharati has floated a tender to establish a new channel named DD International on the lines of BBC World. About DD International: DD International will be the second channel of Doordarshan after DD India. Purpose: The DD International channel will aim to be a truly global channel… Continue reading Centre to set up “DD International”- A BBC-like channel to push Indian views
WWF Report on Snow Leopards
What is the News? The World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) has released a report. Its title is “Over 100 Years of Snow Leopards Research — A spatially explicit review of the state of knowledge in the snow leopard range”. About the Report: The report provides a comprehensive overview of research carried out across the snow… Continue reading WWF Report on Snow Leopards
RTI reveals details of “Electoral bonds” sale during the recent elections
What is the News? State Bank of India(SBI) has provided information on the sale of electoral bonds during the recent assembly elections. This was provided after a Right to Information(RTI) application was filed. Key Highlights from the Sale of Electoral Bonds: During the Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, West Bengal, Assam and Kerala polls, electoral bonds worth ₹695… Continue reading RTI reveals details of “Electoral bonds” sale during the recent elections
Sri Lanka’s “Colombo Port City Project” clears all hurdles
What is the News? The Sri Lankan Supreme Court has cleared the “Colombo Port City Project” with minor modifications. About Colombo Port City Project: Firstly, Colombo Port City Project is a large-scale integrated city being developed near Colombo, Sri Lanka. Secondly, the city is being developed as a Special Economic Zone(SEZ). It aims to attract… Continue reading Sri Lanka’s “Colombo Port City Project” clears all hurdles
“SAMVEDNA Helpline”- Tele Counselling of Children Impacted by Covid-19
What is the News? Children impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic are being provided telecounseling through SAMVEDNA. About SAMVEDNA: Firstly, SAMVEDNA stands for Sensitizing Action on Mental Health Vulnerability through Emotional Development and Necessary Acceptance. Secondly, it is a toll-free helpline number that aims to provide psychological first-aid and emotional support to the COVID-19 affected children… Continue reading “SAMVEDNA Helpline”- Tele Counselling of Children Impacted by Covid-19
IIT-M team develops “Blocktrack app” for healthcare information system
What is the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras have developed a mobile app named “Blocktrack app”. About Blocktrack App: Blocktrack is a blockchain-based secure medical data and information exchange system for mobile phone applications. Purpose: The App aims to digitise healthcare information systems. At the same time the app will protect sensitive personal… Continue reading IIT-M team develops “Blocktrack app” for healthcare information system
