News:Recently,Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Centre to implement the Transplant of Human Organs and Tissues Act,1994 and to also consider the recommendations of an Expert Committee. Facts: About the Transplant of Human Organs and Tissues Act,1994: The act governs the transplantation of human organs and tissues in India including the donation of… Continue reading Explained: Why must India have a National Registry of Voluntary Organ Donors?
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Union Minister for Rural Development releases ‘Wastelands Atlas’ – 2019
News: The Ministry of Rural Development has released the Wastelands Atlas – 2019 Facts: About Wastelands Atlas: The Westland Atlas is prepared by the Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development in collaboration with National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), Department of Space. Wastelands Atlases of India were previously published in 2000, 2005, 2010 &… Continue reading Union Minister for Rural Development releases ‘Wastelands Atlas’ – 2019
‘Visibly elusive’ Bengal tree frog gets recorded as new species
News: Herpetologists have discovered a new species of tree frog from West Bengal. It has been named Brown Blotched Bengal Tree Frog (Polypedates bengalensis). Facts: About Brown Blotched Bengal Tree Frog (Polypedates bengalensis): It belongs to the genus Polypedates- a genus of tree frog found throughout South and Southeast Asia. The frog’s body colour is… Continue reading ‘Visibly elusive’ Bengal tree frog gets recorded as new species
Delhi Air Pollution: End stubble burning immediately, orders SC
News: The Supreme Court has asked the governments of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to immediately stop their farmers from stubble burning. Facts: Stubble Burning: It is the practice of intentionally setting fire to residues which remains after the harvest of a crop. It is usually done to clear the field quickly for the next… Continue reading Delhi Air Pollution: End stubble burning immediately, orders SC
First ever movement of container cargo on Brahmaputra (National Waterway -2)
News: The first ever container cargo consignment will sail on National Waterway-2 from Haldia Dock Complex (HDC) to the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) terminal at Pandu in Guwahati on 4 November, 2019. Facts: About National waterways in India As per the National Waterways Act, 2016, 111 have been declared as National Waterways (NW).… Continue reading First ever movement of container cargo on Brahmaputra (National Waterway -2)
Indian Army to have first Dhanush regiment by March 2020
News: The Indian Army will have the first regiment, using Dhanush artillery guns, in place by March 2020 Facts: About Dhanush Artillery Guns Dhanush is the first indigenous long-range artillery gun. It has been developed by Ordnance Factory Board (OFB), Kolkata and manufactured by the Jabalpur-based Gun Carriage Factory. The design of Dhanush is based… Continue reading Indian Army to have first Dhanush regiment by March 2020
Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS): NavIC
News: Antrix has recently put forward two separate tenders to identify industries that can develop dedicated NavIC-based hardware and systems. Facts: About Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS): NavIC IRNSS (NavIC) is an independent regional navigation satellite system being developed by Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). It is designed to provide accurate position information service… Continue reading Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS): NavIC
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate the Fifth India International Science Festival
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Fifth India International Science Festival at Biswa Bangla Convention Centre, Kolkata, on 5th November 2019. Facts: About India International Science Festival It is an annual event organised jointly by science and technology related Ministries and Departments of the Government of India and Vijnana Bharati (Vibha). The first… Continue reading Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate the Fifth India International Science Festival
Annual fishing ban to protect Olive Ridleys in Gahiramatha Marine Sanctuary
News: On November 1st, the Odisha forest department has put a ban on fishing in Gahiramatha Marine Sanctuary. The ban will be in place till May 31, 2020. Facts: About Olive Ridley Turtles The Olive Ridley turtles are the smallest and most abundant of all sea turtles in the world. They inhabit in the warm… Continue reading Annual fishing ban to protect Olive Ridleys in Gahiramatha Marine Sanctuary
Elephant bonds can bring back $500 billion stashed overseas
News:A High Level Advisory Group on Trade Policy(HLAG) headed by Surjit Bhalla has suggested that the Centre could bring up to $500 billion of black money if it issues elephant bond. Facts: About Elephant Bonds: The elephant bonds are a way for people to bring their offshore undisclosed wealth into India without fear of prosecution.… Continue reading Elephant bonds can bring back $500 billion stashed overseas
