News:Scientists from S N Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Kolkata have developed a novel protocol to find out whether a pair of electrons is in a Quantum entanglement state. Facts: Quantum Entanglement: It is the physical phenomenon that occurs when a pair or group of particles is generated and interacts in a way such… Continue reading Certifying Quantum Entanglement: A step towards Quantum Security
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Nepal’s new political map claims India’s territories
News: Nepal has released a new map showing Kalapani, Limpiyadhura and Lipulekh areas as part of its territory.However,India has termed it as artificial enlargement of Nepal territorial claims that will not be accepted. Facts: India-Nepal Border Disputes: Kalapani Dispute: Kalapani is located at an altitude of 3600m on the Kailash Mansarovar route.It borders Uttarakhand in… Continue reading Nepal’s new political map claims India’s territories
Government Announces Results Of Star Rating Of Garbage Free Cities
News: The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs(MOHUA) has announced the results of the Star Rating of Garbage Free Cities for the assessment year 2019-2020. Facts: The Star Rating Protocol was launched by the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs(MOHUA) in 2018. Aim: To institutionalize a mechanism for cities to achieve Garbage Free status and… Continue reading Government Announces Results Of Star Rating Of Garbage Free Cities
Prey, predator estimation in Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve(TATR)
News: A new prey and predator estimation in Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) in Maharashtra has found the presence of 115 tigers and 151 leopards. Facts: Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve is located in Chandrapur district in Maharashtra. The reserve includes the Tadoba National Park and the Andhari Wildlife Sanctuary. It is Maharashtra’s oldest and largest… Continue reading Prey, predator estimation in Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve(TATR)
Chhattisgarh government to launch Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana
News: Chhattisgarh Government is set to launch the Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana. Facts: Aim:To encourage farmers for increasing crop production in the state and provide them the right price for their produce. Crops covered: The scheme covers rice, maize and sugarcane farmers to begin with and would expand to other crops later. Income Support:… Continue reading Chhattisgarh government to launch Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana
Cabinet approves Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
News:Union Cabinet approved for the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana(PMMSY). Facts: Aim: To bring about a Blue Revolution through sustainable and responsible development of the fisheries sector in India. Objectives: Augmenting fish production and productivity at a sustained average annual growth rate of about 9% to achieve a target of 22 million… Continue reading Cabinet approves Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
Oil India to drill in Dibru-Saikhowa National Park from outside
News: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change(MoEFCC) has given environmental clearance to Oil India to drill in Dibru-Saikhowa National Park from outside. Facts: Dibru-Saikhowa is a National Park as well as a Biosphere Reserve situated in Assam. The park is bounded by the Brahmaputra and Lohit Rivers in the north and Dibru river… Continue reading Oil India to drill in Dibru-Saikhowa National Park from outside
Cabinet approves Rs 3 lakh cr emergency credit line for MSME
News: Union Cabinet has approved additional funding of up to Rs.3 lakh crore through introduction of Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme(ECLGS) for MSMEs. Facts: Aim: To mitigate the economic distress being faced by about 45 lakh MSMEs by providing them additional funding of up to Rs 3 lakh crore in the form of a fully… Continue reading Cabinet approves Rs 3 lakh cr emergency credit line for MSME
India, U.S. to collaborate on COVID-19 vaccine trials, say U.S. health officials
News:India and the U.S have decided to work together on vaccine research and testing for COVID-19 under the Indo-U.S. Vaccine Action Program(VAP). Facts: The Indo-US Vaccine Action Programme(VAP) is a bilateral programme established in 1987. Aim: To develop and evolve joint R&D projects towards development of safe and efficacious vaccines against some of the major… Continue reading India, U.S. to collaborate on COVID-19 vaccine trials, say U.S. health officials
Govt accepts Shekatkar recommendations to boost border roads projects
News:The Government of India has accepted and implemented three important recommendations relating to border infrastructure made by the Shekatkar Committee. Facts: The Shekatkar Committee was set up by the Government of India to recommend measures on enhancing Combat Capability and Rebalancing Defence Expenditure. Key Recommendations accepted and under implementation: Speeding up road construction and outsourcing… Continue reading Govt accepts Shekatkar recommendations to boost border roads projects
