What is the News? German watch, the Germany-based think tank, released the Global Climate Risk Index,2021. About the Index Data Sources: The index is prepared based on the data from the Munich Re NatCatSERVICE11. The data is identified as one of the most reliable and complete databases worldwide, on this matter. Other than that, It… Continue reading “Global Climate Risk Index 2021” – India is 7th Worst Hit Nation
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NITI Aayog’s “Megacity plan for Little Andaman”
What is the News? Niti Aayog has released a megacity plan for Little Andaman. The plan is a part of its Vision Document titled “Sustainable Development of Little Andaman Island”. Facts: Aim: To leverage the strategic location and natural features of the Little Andaman island. A new greenfield coastal city will be developed as a… Continue reading NITI Aayog’s “Megacity plan for Little Andaman”
“3 Language Policy” is not applicable to the Central govt. offices
What is the News? The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has said that the 3 language policy is not applicable to offices of the Union government. About the News What was the issue? A question was filed under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. The questions were raised on the CRPF event in Karnataka for… Continue reading “3 Language Policy” is not applicable to the Central govt. offices
16th Census of India likely to postpone to 2022
What is the News? The Government of India is likely to postpone the 2021 census to 2022, due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation in the country. First phase of the Census was scheduled to be rolled out on 1st April 2020. Under this phase, House Listing & Housing Census and updating of the National Population… Continue reading 16th Census of India likely to postpone to 2022
What is “Garbage to Power Plant”?
What is the News? The Prime Minister mentioned the garbage to power Plant (Waste to power) plant in his speech. The plant is being commissioned inside the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Agriculture Market. About the Garbage-to-power plant: Developed by: CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology(IICT) Technology: It is based on a biomethanation technology-based Anaerobic Gas lift Reactor(AGR).… Continue reading What is “Garbage to Power Plant”?
Economic Survey 2020-21: “Bare necessities index” introduced
What is the News? The Economic Survey 2020-21 has introduced the Bare Necessities Index(BNI). Facts: Bare Necessities Index(BNI): This index is a means of assessing equity in economic development among states and regions in India. It uses the basic needs approach. Indicators: This index uses 26 indicators on five dimensions of basic necessities— water, sanitation,… Continue reading Economic Survey 2020-21: “Bare necessities index” introduced
“Corruption Perception Index 2020” – India’s Rank Slips to 86th
What is the News? Transparency International(TI) has released the Corruption Perception Index, 2020. About Corruption Perception Index, 2020: Transparency International publishes this index annually, since 1995. The index ranks 180 countries and territories by their perceived levels of public sector corruption. Corruption is measured based on expert assessments and surveys of business people. It uses… Continue reading “Corruption Perception Index 2020” – India’s Rank Slips to 86th
Govt. releases new guidelines for banks under “Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act”
What is the News? Union Home Ministry has announced new guidelines for banks, under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act. These guidelines are related to the donations received by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and associations. What are the new FCRA guidelines? The donations received in Indian rupees by the NGOs and associations from any foreign source should… Continue reading Govt. releases new guidelines for banks under “Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act”
Agreement for Financial Support to “STARS Project”
What is the News? Department of Economic Affairs(DEA) and World Bank signed an agreement for the financial support on the Strengthening Teaching-Learning And Results for States(STARS) project. STARS project: The project would be implemented as a new Centrally Sponsored Scheme. Aim: To improve the overall monitoring and measurement activities in the Indian school education… Continue reading Agreement for Financial Support to “STARS Project”
“Indo-French Year of the Environment” launched towards a Greener Planet
What is the News? The Indo-French Year of the Environment launched for the period 2021-22. About Indo-French Year of the Environment Objective: To strengthen Indo-French cooperation towards climate change and environment protection. This platform would be used for discussions on critical areas of collaboration relating to the environment and allied areas. Themes: The cooperation would… Continue reading “Indo-French Year of the Environment” launched towards a Greener Planet
