What is the News? Indian Rhino Vision 2020(IRV 2020) came to an end with the release of two rhinos. An adult male and a female rhino transported to Assam’s Manas National Park from Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary about 185 km east. Indian Rhino Vision Plan 2020: Indian Rhino Vision Plan 2020 was launched in 2005. Vision:… Continue reading “Indian Rhino Vision 2020” – Last 2 Rhinos Translocated
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India will move towards mandatory “gold hallmarking”
What is the News? The government said that it is fully prepared to implement the mandatory hallmarking of gold jewellery and artefacts from June 1, 2021. What is Gold hallmarking? Gold hallmarking is a purity certification of precious metal. At present, It is voluntary in nature. Gold Hallmarking in India: In 2019, as per the… Continue reading India will move towards mandatory “gold hallmarking”
What is a “Currency Chest”?
What is the News? A Private Security Guard in Chandigarh has stolen Rs 4 crore from a Currency Chest of Axis Bank. What is a Currency Chest? Firstly, A currency chest is a place where the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) stocks the money meant for banks and ATMs. Secondly, Administered by: The RBI administers… Continue reading What is a “Currency Chest”?
WHO guidelines to control Transmission of “Zoonotic Diseases”
What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO), World Organization for Animal Health and United Nations Environment Programme jointly released guidelines to control “Zoonotic Diseases” for governments. Guidelines ask to reduce the risk of transmission of zoonotic pathogens to humans in food production and marketing chains. What are Zoonotic Diseases? Zoonosis is an infectious disease… Continue reading WHO guidelines to control Transmission of “Zoonotic Diseases”
Niti Aayog launches Version 2.0 of “India Energy Dashboards”
What is the News? Niti Aayog launches the India Energy Dashboards Version 2.0. Version 1.0 of the Dashboard was launched in May 2017. About India Energy Dashboards: India Energy Dashboards(IED) aims to provide single-window access to the energy data for the country. Purpose: The dashboard compiles Energy data published/provided by various sources. Like the Central… Continue reading Niti Aayog launches Version 2.0 of “India Energy Dashboards”
Japan to release “Fukushima Radioactive Water” into sea
What is the News? Japan is planning to release more than 1 million metric tons of Fukushima radioactive water from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant. The Japanese government planned to release this water into the ocean after two years. About Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant: Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant is located in the town of… Continue reading Japan to release “Fukushima Radioactive Water” into sea
High Courts should not intervene during police investigation:SC
What is the News? The Supreme Court has cautioned the High Courts from passing blanket orders for protecting the accused from arrest during the pendency of an investigation. What was the case? In 2020, the Bombay High Court in an interim order directed that no coercive measures shall be adopted against the accused. The order… Continue reading High Courts should not intervene during police investigation:SC
Inauguration of “Judgments and Orders Portal” and “e-Filing 3.0 module”
What is the News? D.Y.Chandrachud, Judge of Supreme Court and Chairperson, e-Committee of the Supreme Court inaugurated two new initiatives. One is the Judgments and Orders Portal and the other is an e-Filing 3.0 module. The Pune-based e-Courts project team developed these two initiatives. These initiatives aim to strengthen the legal system in the country.… Continue reading Inauguration of “Judgments and Orders Portal” and “e-Filing 3.0 module”
Centre Extends Ceasefire Agreements with Naga groups
What is the News? The Central Government extends the ceasefire agreement with three insurgent Naga groups of Nagaland for one more year i.e. till April 2022. Which are those three insurgent groups of Nagaland? The ceasefire agreement is in operation between the Centre and the three insurgent groups of Nagaland namely: National Socialist Council of… Continue reading Centre Extends Ceasefire Agreements with Naga groups
Darbar Move Tradition of Jammu and Kashmir?
What is the News? Darbar move tradition in Jammu and Kashmir discontinues from this year. The move aims to take only sensitive records from Jammu to Srinagar, starting this summer. This is a shift from previous years. Earlier, the entire administration and records would get shifted. About Darbar Move Tradition: Darbar move is the name… Continue reading Darbar Move Tradition of Jammu and Kashmir?
