What is the News? Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services(INCOIS) will conduct a bathymetric study of Andaman and Lakshadweep. INCOIS will take the help of the National Remote Sensing Centre(NRSC) for airline mapping of the ocean floor around islands. What is the need for this study? The study is needed in view of the… Continue reading INCOIS to go for bathymetric study of Andaman and Lakshadweep
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India and Pakistan agrees to observe “2003 Ceasefire agreement”
What is the news? India and Pakistan have issued a joint statement to strictly observe the 2003 Ceasefire agreement along the Line of Control(LoC). About India-Pakistan 2003 Ceasefire agreement: The 2003 ceasefire was a landmark agreement between India and Pakistan. The agreement came soon after both the countries had almost gone to war following the 2001… Continue reading India and Pakistan agrees to observe “2003 Ceasefire agreement”
24th “India-USA Executive Steering Group (ESG) Meeting”
What is the News? The 24th edition of the India-USA Executive Steering Group(ESG) meeting was held in New Delhi. About India-USA Executive Steering Group (ESG): What is it? India-USA Executive Steering Group(ESG) is an Army to Army engagement. This engagement takes place every year alternately in India and USA. Aim: It aims to discuss Army… Continue reading 24th “India-USA Executive Steering Group (ESG) Meeting”
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launches “City Innovation Exchange(CiX)”
What is the News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launches the City Innovation exchange(CiX) platform. About City Innovation exchange(CiX) Platform: The platform aims to connect cities to innovators. It will help to design innovative solutions for pressing urban challenges. The platform is built on the philosophy of ‘everyone is an innovator’. The Smart… Continue reading Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launches “City Innovation Exchange(CiX)”
State of Environment Report, 2021
What is the News? The Centre for Science and Environment(CSE) has released the State of Environment Report, 2021. About the State of Environment Report, 2021: It is an annual publication by the Centre for Science and Environment(CSE) along with Down To Earth. It covers aspects such as forests, wildlife, agriculture, rural development, water and sanitation,… Continue reading State of Environment Report, 2021
Flaws in Corruption Perception Index
Synopsis– Corruption Perception Index as a measure of corruption cannot be used as a base for policymaking. Introduction- Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) is an index published annually by Transparency International [TI] since 1995. The index ranks countries by their perceived levels of corruption as determined by expert assessments and opinion surveys. India’s ranking– 86th with an overall rating of… Continue reading Flaws in Corruption Perception Index
India hosts meeting of “BRICS finance and central bank Meeting” 2021
What is the News? India has virtually hosted the BRICS Finance and the central bank meeting. BRICS Finance and the central bank Meeting: It was the first meeting on the BRICS Financial Cooperation held under India’s Chair. The meeting was co-chaired by the Secretary, Department of economic affairs, Ministry of finance, and Deputy governor, Reserve… Continue reading India hosts meeting of “BRICS finance and central bank Meeting” 2021
“PLI Scheme for pharmaceuticals and IT hardware” Approved
What is the News? Union Cabinet has approved the Production Linked Incentive(PLI) Scheme for the pharmaceuticals and IT hardware sectors. About PLI Scheme for Pharmaceutical Sector: Objective: It will promote the manufacturing of high-value products in the pharmaceutical sector. Duration: The duration of the scheme will be for nine years from 2020-21 till 2028-29. Category… Continue reading “PLI Scheme for pharmaceuticals and IT hardware” Approved
What are “Hedgehog Species”?
About Hedgehog Hedgehog is an insectivorous spiny(needle-like anatomical structure) mammal of the subfamily Erinaceidae. These mammals have been on this land even before human evolution. However, there is no mention of them even in our folk tales. Characteristics of Hedgehog: Features: They have short limbs and a body low to the ground. Their most distinctive… Continue reading What are “Hedgehog Species”?
“Black-Necked Crane” named in Assam
What is the News? Black-necked cranes (Grus nigricollis) have been sighted for the first time in Assam. To celebrate this, the bird was given an Assamese name: “Deu Korchon” (Deu means god and Korchon means crane). Black Necked Crane: The black-necked crane is endemic to the Tibetan Plateau. It is a medium-sized crane that is… Continue reading “Black-Necked Crane” named in Assam
