Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC): It is a regional organization founded in 1997 through the Bangkok Declaration. Aim: To create an enabling environment for economic development; accelerate social progress and promote collaboration on matters of common interest in the region. Members: It comprises seven Member States: five deriving from… Continue reading BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation)
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India had most deaths in road accidents in 2019: Report
News: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has released a report titled “Road Accidents in India”. Facts: Key Highlights from the report: Road Accidents: The total number of road accidents in India declined 3.86% in 2019. However, India continued to have the most road fatalities in the world followed by China. Causes of Road Accidents:… Continue reading India had most deaths in road accidents in 2019: Report
Kabartal Wetland designated as Ramsar Site
News: Kabartal Wetland has been designated as Ramsar sites.With this, the total number of Ramsar sites in India is 39, the highest in South Asia. Facts: Kabartal Wetland: It is also known as Kanwar Jheel.It covers 2,620 hectares of the Indo-Gangetic plains in the Begusarai district of Bihar. Significance: It acts as a vital flood… Continue reading Kabartal Wetland designated as Ramsar Site
Evidence of dairy production in the Indus Valley Civilisation
News: The study published in the journal Nature has found the Evidence of dairy production in the Indus Valley Civilisation. Facts: About the study: The study was based on molecular chemical analysis of residue in shards of pottery found at the archaeological site of Kotda Bhadli, a rural settlement located in Gujarat. Key findings from… Continue reading Evidence of dairy production in the Indus Valley Civilisation
4th India Energy Forum
News: Prime Minister(PM) has delivered an inaugural address at the India Energy Forum CERAWeek. Facts: Organised by: It is an annual event organized by NITI Aayog and Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. Objective: To deliver a global platform to understand best-practices, discuss reforms, and inform strategies for accelerating investments into the Indian Oil and… Continue reading 4th India Energy Forum
AIM Launches India–Australia Circular Economy Hackathon(I-ACE)
News: Atal Innovation Mission(AIM) in association with Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation(CSIRO) has launched a two day India–Australia Circular Economy Hackathon(I-ACE). Facts: I-ACE Hackathon: It aims to focus on identification and development of innovative technology solutions by bright-minded students, startups and MSMEs of both nations. Themes: The four key themes for the hackathon… Continue reading AIM Launches India–Australia Circular Economy Hackathon(I-ACE)
International Snow Leopard Day
News: International Snow Leopard Day is being observed on October 23 every year since 2013.The primary aim of the day is to raise awareness on conservation and protection of the snow leopards. Facts: HimalSanrakshak: It is a community volunteer programme launched by the Government of India to protect Snow leopards. Snow Leopard Conservation: Project Snow… Continue reading International Snow Leopard Day
Climate financing adds to poor countries debt pile: Oxfam
News: Oxfam has released a report titled Climate finance shadow report 2020 – assessing progress towards the $100 billion commitment. Facts: Background: Developed countries had committed in 2009 to mobilise $100 billion every year by 2020 to help developing countries cut their carbon dioxide emissions and adapt to the effects of climate change. What is the progress? Developed countries… Continue reading Climate financing adds to poor countries debt pile: Oxfam
Explained: Yellow dust, which North Korea has warned could be carrying Covid-19
News: North Korean authorities have urged citizens to remain indoors to avoid contact with a mysterious cloud of ‘yellow dust’ blowing in from China which they have warned could bring Covid-19 with it. Facts: Yellow Dust (Asian Dust): It is a meteorological phenomenon during which sand from deserts in China and Mongolia are carried by high speed… Continue reading Explained: Yellow dust, which North Korea has warned could be carrying Covid-19
Conservation centres in 5 states among host of ideas to protect vultures
News: National Board for Wildlife(NBWL) has approved an Action Plan for Vulture Conservation 2020-2025. Facts: Key Highlights of the Plan: Vulture Conservation centre: Uttar Pradesh, Tripura, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu will get a vulture conservation and breeding centre each. Vulture Safe zone: Establishment of at least one vulture-safe zone in each state for the conservation of the… Continue reading Conservation centres in 5 states among host of ideas to protect vultures
