News: Ministry of Earth Sciences(MoES) has launched Mausam app and Knowledge Resource Centre Network(KRCN) on the occasion of 14th foundation day of MoES. Facts: Mausam App: It aims to provide current weather of a location, issue warnings of severe weather events that are likely to occur in the immediate future and provide tracking of approaching… Continue reading Mausam, India’s own app for weather forecasts
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India among top 10 countries gaining forest area in the world: FAO
News: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has released the latest Global Forest Resources Assessment(FRA). Facts: The FAO has brought out this comprehensive assessment every five years since 1990. Aim: To assess the state of forests, their conditions and management for all member countries. Key Takeaways: Highest Forest Area: The 10 countries that have recorded maximum… Continue reading India among top 10 countries gaining forest area in the world: FAO
UN World Wildlife Crime Report
News: The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime(UNODC) has released the World Wildlife Crime Report 2020. Facts: The first World Wildlife Crime Report was released in 2016 which represented the first ever report of this nature. Aim: To present wildlife crime situations with a focus on illicit trafficking of specific protected species of wild… Continue reading UN World Wildlife Crime Report
Financial Management Index for Rural Development Programmes
News: The Union Minister of Rural Development has released the “Financial Management Index for Rural Development Programmes”. Facts: Aim: To rank states on efficient management of financial resources allocated for implementing rural development programmes. Parameters: The index will rank the States on the basis of following parameters: Preparation of annual plan and projecting the requirement… Continue reading Financial Management Index for Rural Development Programmes
RBI signs $400 mn currency swap with Sri Lanka
News: The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has signed a $400-million currency swap facility with Sri Lanka under the SAARC Currency Swap Framework 2019-22. Facts: Currency Swap: The term Swap means exchange.Under this, a country provides dollars to a foreign central bank which at the same time provides the equivalent funds in its currency to the… Continue reading RBI signs $400 mn currency swap with Sri Lanka
India’s first trans-shipment hub – Vallarpadam Terminal
News: Minister of State for Shipping has reviewed the development activities of India’s first trans-shipment hub – Vallarpadam Terminal. Facts: Vallarpadam Terminal: It is a part of the Cochin Port in Kochi, Kerala located on Vallarpadam Island. The terminal is proposed to be developed as the most preferred gateway for South India and leading trans-shipment… Continue reading India’s first trans-shipment hub – Vallarpadam Terminal
Digital Indo-Italian Business Mission on Food Processing
News: Union Minister for Food Processing Industries has addressed the opening session of Digital Indo- Italian Business Mission on Food Processing. Facts: Digital Indo- Italian Business Mission on Food Processing: It was organized by India, CII in association with the Italian Trade Agency(ITA) to promote innovations and partnerships in food processing technologies between India and… Continue reading Digital Indo-Italian Business Mission on Food Processing
Sun like stars hold key for Li increase in the Universe
News: Scientists from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics(IIA) have provided evidence for the first time that Lithium(Li) production is common among low mass Sun-like stars during their Helium (He) core burning phase. Facts: About the Study: Scientists performed a large-scale systematic investigation of the ‘He-flash’ (on-set of He-ignition at the star’s core via violent eruption)… Continue reading Sun like stars hold key for Li increase in the Universe
Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules Comes Into Force
News: Government has notified Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020. Facts: Aim: To prevent unfair trade practices in e-commerce, direct selling and also to protect the interest and rights of consumers. Rules: The rules will be applicable to all electronic retailers (e-tailers) registered in India or abroad but offering goods and services to Indian consumers. Key… Continue reading Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules Comes Into Force
TRIFED signs MoU with IIT Delhi under govt’s ‘Unnat Bharat Abhiyan’
News: Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India(TRIFED) has entered into a partnership with IIT Delhi under Unnat Bharat Abhiyan(UBA).This will allow Tribal entrepreneurs under the Van Dhan programme to get access to the expertise of the entire network of academic and research institutions under Unnat Bharat Abhiyan(UBA). Facts: Unnat Bharat Abhiyan: It was launched… Continue reading TRIFED signs MoU with IIT Delhi under govt’s ‘Unnat Bharat Abhiyan’
