What is the News? The first-ever survey of the fishing cats in and around the Chilika lake in Odisha started. About Fishing Cat: Fishing cats are elusive nocturnal mammals. It is almost twice the size of the house cat. They are generally found in the marshy wetlands of northern and eastern India and on the… Continue reading First-ever Survey on “Fishing Cats” of the Chilika starts
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World Wildlife Day 2021
What is the News? World Wildlife Day 2021 is being celebrated on 3rd March 2021. About World Wildlife Day: World Wildlife Day is celebrated every year since 2013. The 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly in 2013 proclaimed this day. The date chosen coincides with the day of the signature of the Convention… Continue reading World Wildlife Day 2021
“Freedom in the World 2021 Report” Downgrades India’s Ranking
What is the News? Freedom House releases the report titled “Freedom in the World 2021 – Democracy under Siege”. Freedom House is a US-based Human rights watchdog. About Freedom in the World 2021 Report: Freedom in the World is an annual global report that tracks political rights and civil liberties. The report has been produced… Continue reading “Freedom in the World 2021 Report” Downgrades India’s Ranking
Possible evidence of China’s “Cyber Warfare” against India
What is the News? A recent report has claimed that Chinese hackers had targeted Indians and Indian based companies. These cyber-attacks have raised concerns over whether China is engaged in cyber warfare with India. What is Cyber Warfare? Cyber Warfare refers to the use of digital attacks (like computer viruses and hacking) by one country… Continue reading Possible evidence of China’s “Cyber Warfare” against India
LinkedIn released the “Opportunity Index 2021”
What is the News? LinkedIn has released the Opportunity Index,2021. The index focuses on the manner in which women perceive their employment opportunities. Further, the opportunity index also focuses on how the gender gap is slowing down the career progress for working women. About the Opportunity Index 2021: The LinkedIn Opportunity Index research was conducted… Continue reading LinkedIn released the “Opportunity Index 2021”
PM inaugurated ‘Maritime India Summit 2021’
What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the Second edition of the”Maritime India Summit 2021′. About the Maritime India Summit 2021: Organised by: Maritime India Summit is being organised by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways. The FICCI will act as the Industry Partner in this summit. Partner Country: Denmark is the… Continue reading PM inaugurated ‘Maritime India Summit 2021’
“Himalayan serow” spotted in the Manas Tiger Reserve, Assam
What is the News? Himalayan Serow has been spotted in the Manas Tiger Reserve in Assam. About Himalayan Serow: Himalayan serow is a subspecies of the mainland serow. It resembles a cross between a goat, a donkey, a cow, and a pig. Species: There are several species of serows in the world. All of them… Continue reading “Himalayan serow” spotted in the Manas Tiger Reserve, Assam
Sri Lanka approved the “West Container Terminal” proposal
What is the News? The Sri Lankan Cabinet has approved a proposal to develop Colombo Port’s West Container Terminal(WCT) under a joint venture with India and Japan. Note: This proposal comes after Sri Lanka had pulled out of the 2019 tripartite agreement with India and Japan to develop the East Container Terminal(ECT). About the West… Continue reading Sri Lanka approved the “West Container Terminal” proposal
“Sansad TV”: A merger of the LSTV and the RSTV
What is the News? The government of India has announced the merger of the Lok Sabha TV and the Rajya Sabha TV. The channels from now on will be known as Sansad TV. About the Lok Sabha TV(LSTV): The Lok Sabha TV has been in operation since 2006. It was the first Parliamentary channel of… Continue reading “Sansad TV”: A merger of the LSTV and the RSTV
3rd Phase of “Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme(TEQIP)”
What is the News? The third phase of the Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme (TEQIP) is coming to an end in March 2021. About TEQIP project: It was launched in 2002 by the Ministry of Education. World Banks is assisting in its implementation. Aim: The TEQIP project aims to upscale the quality of technical education… Continue reading 3rd Phase of “Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme(TEQIP)”
