India Justice Report 2020

What is the News? India Justice Report 2020 has been released by TATA Trusts. India Justice Report 2020: Prepared by: The report has been prepared by Tata Trusts along with the Centre for Social Justice, Common Cause, CHRI, DAKSH and, TISS-Prayas and, Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy. Parameters: The report analyzed the performance of 18… Continue reading India Justice Report 2020

4th edition of “Future Investment Initiative” Forum

Why in News? The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare has addressed the 4th edition of the Future Investment Initiative(FII) Forum. Facts: Future Investment Initiative(FII): It is an annual investment forum held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Forum discusses trends in the world economy and investment environment. Hosted by:  Public Investment Fund of Saudi… Continue reading 4th edition of “Future Investment Initiative” Forum

A comparison of CBG (Compressed Bio Gas) and CNG

Why in News? Verbio AG, a German company is setting up compressed biogas(CBG) plant in  Bhutal Kalan village in Punjab. Increasing CBG production is much more beneficial compared to the Production of CNG. Facts: Compressed Biogas(CBG): It is a purified form of biogas. It can be produced from waste including municipal solid waste, sludge from… Continue reading A comparison of CBG (Compressed Bio Gas) and CNG

India Signs Strategic Partnership Agreement with IEA

What is the News? Indian Government has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the International Energy Agency(IEA).  About the Strategic Partnership agreement The agreement aims to strengthen cooperation with India in global energy security, stability, and sustainability. Both IEA members and India will jointly decide the terms of the partnership. It will include a phased… Continue reading India Signs Strategic Partnership Agreement with IEA

Anthropocene era

What is Anthropocene? The word Anthropocene is derived from the Greek words. Anthropo in greek means “man” and cene in Greek means “new”. Anthropocene is an unofficial unit of geologic time. It describes the time when human activities started to have a significant impact on the planet’s climate and ecosystems.  These impacts include global warming, environmental… Continue reading Anthropocene era

PM addressed “Climate Adaptation Summit 2021”

What is the News? The Prime Minister of India addressed the Climate Adaptation Summit 2021 virtually. About Climate Adaptation Summit 2021 Climate Adaptation Summit 2021: The summit is being hosted online by the Netherlands Government. Aim: CAS is aimed to accelerate, innovate and scale up global efforts in adapting to the effects of climate change.… Continue reading PM addressed “Climate Adaptation Summit 2021”

Underwater Scientific study to determine the age of “Ram Setu”

What is the news? Indian scientists will undertake an underwater scientific study. The study aims to determine the age of the chain of corals and sediments forming the Ram Setu. Facts: Ram Sethu is a 48-km long bridge-like structure between India and Sri Lanka. It is also known as Adam’s bridge. The Ramayana mentions the… Continue reading Underwater Scientific study to determine the age of “Ram Setu”

“BBV154” A Bharat Biotech’s Intranasal Vaccine vaccine

What is the news? An expert body is looking into Bharat Biotech’s application for testing its  Covid-19 vaccine, BBV154. This is an Intranasal Vaccine. What is Intranasal Vaccine? Vaccines are administered as injectable shots into the muscles(intramuscular). Or the tissue just between the skin and the muscles(subcutaneous). However, with intranasal vaccines, the solution is sprayed… Continue reading “BBV154” A Bharat Biotech’s Intranasal Vaccine vaccine

“M-Sand Policy” a policy to promote manufactured sand

Why in News? The Rajasthan government has brought a policy on manufactured sand (M-sand). It will provide an industry status to the units producing manufactured sand for construction work. It will reduce the dependence on riverbed sand. Facts: What is Manufactured Sand(M-Sand)? Manufactured sand (M-Sand) is a substitute of river sand for concrete construction. It… Continue reading “M-Sand Policy” a policy to promote manufactured sand

Nilgiri Elephant Corridor and Biosphere Reserve

What is the News? The Supreme Court has appointed a new member to the Technical Committee on Nilgiri Elephant Corridor. The Supreme court last year constituted a committee to hear complaints by landowners against the action taken by the Nilgris Collector. The Nilgiris collector’s action includes the sealing of landowners’ buildings in the Nilgiris Elephant… Continue reading Nilgiri Elephant Corridor and Biosphere Reserve

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