News:Gujarat government has launched the world’s first Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) for trading in Particulate Matter(PM) emissions. Facts: Features of the scheme: The programme aims to reduce particulate air pollution and facilitate robust economic growth. Under the programme,the government sets a cap on emissions and allow industries to buy and sell permits to stay below… Continue reading Emissions Trading Scheme(ETS)
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Microhyla eos
News:Scientists have discovered a new discovered species of frog named Microhyla eos from Arunachal Pradesh. Facts: About Microhyla: Microhyla are a group of narrow-mouthed frogs (subfamily Microhylinae) that is primarily and widely distributed in Asia. They are commonly known as ‘Rice Frogs’ or ‘Chorus Frogs’, the genus currently comprises of 49 recognised species. About the… Continue reading Microhyla eos
India International Science Festival
News:The 5th edition of India International Science Festival (IISF) 2019 will be held at Kolkata from 5th to 8th November, 2019. Facts: About IISF: IISF is an annual event organised jointly by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Earth Sciences in association with Vijnana Bharati (Vibha). IISF aims to encourage the young minds… Continue reading India International Science Festival
Krishi Kisan App
News:Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has launched ‘Krishi Kisan App for Geo Tagging’. Facts: About the app: The Krishi Kisan App will provide farmers the information of best demonstration of high-yielding crops and seeds in their nearby area. Any farmer with high quality of crops can utilise this platform to demonstrate best practices… Continue reading Krishi Kisan App
Kerala police gear up to scan underworld of Internet
News:Kerala police has launched a programme called Cyberdome. Facts: About Cyberdome: Cyberdome is Kerala police department’s premier facility dedicated to prevent cybercrime and mitigate security threats to the State’s critical information infrastructure. The facility has state-of-the-art lab complete with enabling software to intervene and crack down on the rising criminal activities over the Darknet also… Continue reading Kerala police gear up to scan underworld of Internet
PM pushes to strengthen FATF
News:On the sidelines of the 74th UN General Assembly session,Indian Prime minister attended the Dialogue on Strategic Responses to Terrorist and Violent Extremist Narratives. Facts: The dialogue was organised by Jordan, France and New Zealand and attended by leaders of about 24 countries but did not include either China or Pakistan. Addressing the session,Indian Prime… Continue reading PM pushes to strengthen FATF
Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA)
News:The National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) is organizing a National workshop on Post Disaster Needs Assessment(PDNA). Facts: About PDNA: Post-Disaster Needs Assessment(PDNA) is a government-led exercise to assess the full extent of a disaster’s impact. The tool was developed by the UN Development Group, the World Bank and the European Union as one of… Continue reading Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA)
Mochi Swabhimaan Initiative
News:Union Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship announced the launch of Mochi Swabhimaan Initiative. Facts: About the initiative: Mochi Swabhimaan Initiative is a nationwide effort in which Leather Sector Skill Council (LSSC) will support the cobbler community who provide leather-based services, with CSR funds. This will ensure that they work in a dignified manner by… Continue reading Mochi Swabhimaan Initiative
Chilahati- border railway link
News:Bangladesh railway minister and High Commissioner of India has laid the foundation stone of Chilahati- border railway link. Facts: About Chilahati- border railway link: The railway link is a 7.5 kilometre long railway track.It will help in providing connectivity from West Bengal into Assam via Bangladesh. This railway link will provide a big boost to… Continue reading Chilahati- border railway link
National Adaptation Fund
News:Experts have said that the National adaptation fund has been allocated only Rs 100 crore in the Budget and about one pilot project in each state. Facts: About the fund: The National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change(NAFCC) is a Central Sector Scheme. It was set up in 2015 to meet the climate change adaptation needs… Continue reading National Adaptation Fund
