News: One Planet Summit has commenced virtually through video conference. Facts: One Planet Summit: It has been organised by France in cooperation with the United Nations and the World Bank. Objective: The summit focuses on four major topics 1) protecting terrestrial and marine ecosystems; promoting agro ecology 2) more sustainable way to grow food c) increasing funding to protect biodiversity and 4) identifying links… Continue reading One Planet Summit has commenced virtually
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UK Report classified India among ‘difficult four’ countries
Synopsis: The report released by the Royal Institute of International Affairs (UK) recommends an arm’s length relationship with India due to rise of religious intolerance. Back ground Recently, the Royal Institute of International Affairs (UK) have proposed a blueprint titled “Global Britain, Global Broker”, for Britain’s future foreign policy after Brexit. As a matter of concern for India, the report… Continue reading UK Report classified India among ‘difficult four’ countries
WEF’s “Indian Cities in the Post-pandemic world” report mentions cities critical role in post-covid India
News: World Economic Forum(WEF) has released a report titled “Indian Cities in the Post-Pandemic World”. Facts: About the report: The report has been produced in collaboration with IDFC Institute, Mumbai. It compiles insights from leading global and Indian urban experts across seven thematic pillars— planning, housing, transport, environment, public health, gender and vulnerable populations. Purpose:… Continue reading WEF’s “Indian Cities in the Post-pandemic world” report mentions cities critical role in post-covid India
Explained: What is Houbara Bustard?
News: Eleven members of the United Arab Emirates(UAE) royal family arrived in Pakistan to hunt the Houbara Bustard under a license issued by Pakistan’s foreign ministry. Facts: Source: Wikipedia Houbara Bustard: It is a large terrestrial bird found in parts of Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Types: Houbara Bustard comes in two distinct types… Continue reading Explained: What is Houbara Bustard?
After rice, India’s wheat exports register highest ever export in six years: US Department of Agriculture.
News: US Department of Agriculture(USDA) has released its forecast of Indian wheat exports for 2020-21(July-June). USDA has estimated India’s Wheat Exports for 2020-21 (July-June) to be around 1.8 million tonnes (mt), as against its earlier estimate of one mt. That would be the highest ever in the last six years. Facts: India’s Wheat Exports: Source:… Continue reading After rice, India’s wheat exports register highest ever export in six years: US Department of Agriculture.
Cabinet approves procurement of 83 Light Combat Aircrafts (LCA) ‘Tejas’
News: Cabinet has approved procurement of 73 LCA Tejas Mk-1A fighter aircraft and 10 LCA Tejas Mk-1 Trainer aircraft. Facts: LCA Tejas: It is a single-engine, fourth-generation, multirole light fighter aircraft designed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA). Tejas was developed in collaboration with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited(HAL) for the Indian Air Force(IAF) and Indian Navy.… Continue reading Cabinet approves procurement of 83 Light Combat Aircrafts (LCA) ‘Tejas’
NIC and CBSE to launch CollabCAD Software
News: National Informatics Centre(NIC), MeitY along with Central Board of Secondary Education(CBSE), Ministry of Education is jointly launching CollabCAD Software. Facts: CollabCAD Software: It is a collaborative network, computer-enabled software system providing a total engineering solution from 2D drafting & detailing to 3D product design for students and faculty of the Engineering Graphics Curriculum. Aim:… Continue reading NIC and CBSE to launch CollabCAD Software
BARC Develops India’s First Ruthenium 106 Plaque For Effective Eye Cancer Treatment
News: Bhabha Atomic Research Centre(BARC) Mumbai has developed an Eye Cancer therapy. It was the first indigenous Ruthenium 106 Plaque for the treatment of Ocular Tumors. Facts: Ruthenium-106: It is a radioactive form of the rare heavy metal ruthenium. It is a “platinum group” metal similar to platinum. How is it produced? It is produced… Continue reading BARC Develops India’s First Ruthenium 106 Plaque For Effective Eye Cancer Treatment
RBI constituted Jayant Kumar Dash committee to study Digital lending activities
News: Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has constituted a working group on digital lending — including online platforms and mobile apps. Facts: Objective: The working group will study digital lending activities in the regulated and unregulated financial sector so that an appropriate regulatory approach can be put in place. Composition: The working group comprises six members–four… Continue reading RBI constituted Jayant Kumar Dash committee to study Digital lending activities
Second Edition of Coastal Defence Exercise Sea Vigil Begins
News: The second edition of the biennial pan-India coastal defence exercise ‘Sea Vigil-21’ has started. Facts: Exercise Sea Vigil: The inaugural edition of the exercise was conducted in January 2019. The exercise is being undertaken along the entire 7516 km coastline and Exclusive Economic Zone of India. Coordinated by: It is coordinated by the Indian Navy and involves… Continue reading Second Edition of Coastal Defence Exercise Sea Vigil Begins
