News: WhatsApp has updated its terms of service and privacy policy on Wednesday for users in India.Users have till February 8,2021 to accept these in order to continue using the platform. Facts: Key Features of the Policy: End-to-End Encrypted: The messages on WhatsApp are end-to-end encrypted which means nobody can see your messages or share… Continue reading What is new in WhatsApp’s privacy policy?
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Explained: The return of bird flu
News: After bird flu (avian influenza) was confirmed in Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh, high alert has been sounded in several states which have been reporting deaths of birds, including crows and migratory species. Facts: Bird flu or avian influenza: It is the name used to describe a viral infection that is… Continue reading Explained: The return of bird flu
Bureau of Indian Standards celebrates the 74th foundation day
News: Union Minister for Consumer Affairs has attended the 74th foundation day celebration of the Bureau of Indian Standards(BIS). Facts: Initiative launched during the event: Toy Testing facilities: Government has recently brought “Toys” under mandatory BIS certification. Hence, the test facilities will act as an enabler for about 5000 industrial units including micro & small… Continue reading Bureau of Indian Standards celebrates the 74th foundation day
RBI unveils guidelines for Payment Infrastructure Development Fund
News: Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has announced operational guidelines for the Payments Infrastructure Development Fund (PIDF) scheme. Facts: Objectives of the Fund: To increase the number of acceptance devices multi-fold in the country. To benefit the acquiring banks / non-banks and merchants by lowering overall acceptance infrastructure cost. To increase payments acceptance infrastructure by adding… Continue reading RBI unveils guidelines for Payment Infrastructure Development Fund
Natural Capital Accounting and Valuation of the Ecosystem Services (NCAVES) India Forum-2021
News: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation(MoSPI) is organising the Natural Capital Accounting and Valuation of the Ecosystem Services (NCAVES) India Forum-2021. Facts: NCAVES India Forum: It is being organized by MoSPI in collaboration with the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD), European Union and UN Environment. Objectives: The objectives of the National Forum would be:… Continue reading Natural Capital Accounting and Valuation of the Ecosystem Services (NCAVES) India Forum-2021
Gangetic River Dolphin beaten to death in UP
News: Gangetic River Dolphin was beaten to death by a group of men in Uttar Pradesh’s Pratapgarh leading to the arrest of three people. Facts: Source: Indian Express Gangetic River Dolphin: It is primarily found in the Ganges and Brahmaputra Rivers and their tributaries in India, Bangladesh and Nepal. Key Characteristics: The female Gangetic Dolphins… Continue reading Gangetic River Dolphin beaten to death in UP
NHRC recommends measures against manual scavenging
News: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has made a series of recommendations to the Centre to eradicate manual scavenging. Facts: Manual scavenging: It is the practice of manually cleaning, carrying, disposing of or handling human excreta. According to the 2011 Census, there are more than 26 Lakh insanitary latrines in the country and the… Continue reading NHRC recommends measures against manual scavenging
What are spectrum auctions?
News: Department of Telecommunications (DoT) said on Wednesday (January 6) that auctions for 4G spectrum in the 700, 800, 900, 1,800, 2,100, 2,300, and 2,500 MHz bands will begin from March 1. Licence holders have until February 5 to submit their applications. Facts: What are Spectrum Auctions? Devices such as cellphones and wireline telephones require… Continue reading What are spectrum auctions?
Government approves new scheme for Industrial Development of Jammu & Kashmir
News: Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the Central Sector Scheme for Industrial Development of Jammu & Kashmir. Facts: Aim: To develop development of Manufacturing as well as Service Sector Units in J&K which will generate employment and leads to the socio economic development of the area. Incentives: The following incentives would be available… Continue reading Government approves new scheme for Industrial Development of Jammu & Kashmir
PM inaugurates Rewari – Madar section on Western corridor
News: The Prime Minister of India has inaugurated the Rewari – Madar section on Western Corridor. Facts: Rewari – Madar section: It is a part of Western Dedicated Freight Corridor(WDFC).It falls in Haryana (for approximately 79 Km in Mahendragarh & Rewari districts) and Rajasthan (approximately 227 Km in Jaipur, Ajmer, Sikar, Nagaur and Alwar districts)… Continue reading PM inaugurates Rewari – Madar section on Western corridor
