News: The Union Cabinet has approved the Major Ports Authority Bill 2020. At present, major ports are regulated by the Major Port Trusts Act, 1963 Facts: Aim: to provide for regulation, operation and planning of Major Ports in India Features: vests the administration, control and management of such ports upon the Boards of Major Port… Continue reading Centre clears Major Ports Authority Bill
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Union Cabinet clears Bill to regulate pesticide business
News: The Union Cabinet has approved the Pesticides Management Bill, 2020. It seeks to replace the existing Insecticides Act of 1968 Facts: About Pesticides Management Bill, 2020 Aim: To protect the interest of farmers and ensure they get safe and effective pesticides. Key Features: Farmers would be empowered to get all information regarding the available… Continue reading Union Cabinet clears Bill to regulate pesticide business
Explained: What is Yaravirus?
News: Scientists have discovered a new virus in Lake Pampulha. Facts: The new virus has been named Yaravirus after “Yara,” the mother of waters — an important character in the mythological stories of the Tupi-Guarani indigenous tribes Over 90% of the Yaravirus genome has never been documented in viral research The virus infects amoeba. It… Continue reading Explained: What is Yaravirus?
Tamil Nadu CM declares Cauvery Delta as Protected Special Agriculture Zone
News: Tamil Nadu government has announced to make the Cauvery Delta region a Protected Special Agriculture Zone (PSAZ) Facts: Cauvery Delta Location: It lies in the eastern part of Tamil Nadu. It is bounded by the Bay of Bengal on the east and the Palk straight on the south It has a total geographic land… Continue reading Tamil Nadu CM declares Cauvery Delta as Protected Special Agriculture Zone
Medical devices now under Drugs and Cosmetics Act
News: Ministry of health and family welfare said in a notification, that from 1st April 2020, all medical devices sold in the country would be treated as drugs and would be regulated under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act of 1940. The decision was taken after consultation with the Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) Facts: Significance:… Continue reading Medical devices now under Drugs and Cosmetics Act
Humans altered Himalayan glacier long before people arrived: Study
News: According to a study published in the journal PNAS, the byproducts of burning coal in Europe in the late 18th century made their way to the Dasuopu glacier. It is the highest-altitude site in the world where scientists have obtained a climate record from an ice core. Facts: Dasuopu glacier Location: Mt. Shishapangma, Central… Continue reading Humans altered Himalayan glacier long before people arrived: Study
WHO names the new Corona Virus: “COVID-19”
News: WHO has announced that “COVID-19” will be the official name of the deadly Coronavirus from China. “Co” stands for “corona”, “vi” for “virus” and “d” for “disease”, while “19” was for the year, as the outbreak was first identified on December 31. Facts: Coronavirus: These are viruses belonging to a family known as Coronaviridae.… Continue reading WHO names the new Corona Virus: “COVID-19”
BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise
News:National Disaster Response Force(NDRF) will host the second Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation Disaster Management Exercise(BIMSTEC- DMEx) in Odisha. Facts: About the exercise: The aim of the exercise is to test the existing emergency procedures for notification, preparedness and emergency response, during a major natural disaster. Theme:A cultural heritage site… Continue reading BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise
Indian economy will be hit hard by rising heat: Global report
News:McKinsey Global Institute has released a report titled “Climate risk and response: Physical hazards and socioeconomic impacts”. Facts: About the report: The report analyses the physical risks and socio-economic impacts of climate change across the world in the next three decades under a business-as-usual scenario. Key takeaways from the report: Countries and regions with lower… Continue reading Indian economy will be hit hard by rising heat: Global report
Industry and Investors’ Facilitation Centre
News:The Government has opened a Renewable Energy(RE) Industry and Investors’ Facilitation Centre under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Facts: About the Centre: The Centre will be headed by a Joint Secretary of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy(MNRE). It will be a single window system to provide information on policies and programmes… Continue reading Industry and Investors’ Facilitation Centre
