Source: The post is based on the article “7th GEF Assembly: Global Biodiversity Framework Fund ratified” published in Down To Earth on 25th August 2023 What is the News? The Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF) was finally ratified and launched at the Seventh Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) in Vancouver, Canada. What is… Continue reading 7th GEF Assembly: Global Biodiversity Framework Fund ratified
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SVAMITVA Scheme of Ministry of Panchayati Raj wins the National Award for e-Governance 2023 (Gold) for Application of Emerging Technologies for Providing Citizen Centric Services
Source: The post is based on the article “SVAMITVA Scheme of Ministry of Panchayati Raj wins the National Award for e-Governance 2023 (Gold) for Application of Emerging Technologies for Providing Citizen Centric Services” published in PIB on 27th August 2023 What is the News? SVAMITVA Scheme of Ministry of Panchayati Raj has been conferred with… Continue reading SVAMITVA Scheme of Ministry of Panchayati Raj wins the National Award for e-Governance 2023 (Gold) for Application of Emerging Technologies for Providing Citizen Centric Services
New specie, genus of snakes discovered in Western Ghats
Source: The post is based on the article “New specie, genus of snakes discovered in Western Ghats” published in Hindustan Times on 25th August 2023 What is the News? A team of researchers has recently discovered a new genus and species of colubrid snakes in Western Ghats. They have named it ‘Sahyadriophis uttaraghati’. What is… Continue reading New specie, genus of snakes discovered in Western Ghats
Dengue vaccines in India: A look at the ongoing trials and development
Source: The post is based on the article “Dengue vaccines in India: A look at the ongoing trials and development” published in Indian Express on 28th August 2023 Contents1 What is the News?1.1 What is Dengue?2 What are Dengue vaccines in the Human Trials stage in India?3 What are the two indigenous dengue vaccines in… Continue reading Dengue vaccines in India: A look at the ongoing trials and development
Centre approves Rajasthan’s fifth tiger reserve in Dholpur-Karauli
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre approves Rajasthan’s fifth tiger reserve in Dholpur-Karauli” published in Hindustan Times on 22nd August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 How are Tiger Reserves notified?3 Can tiger reserves be altered and denotified?4 What is the status of tiger population in India? What is the News? The… Continue reading Centre approves Rajasthan’s fifth tiger reserve in Dholpur-Karauli
NIAS launches pilot project involving GEOAI and random forest tech to monitor air pollution in Bengaluru
Source: The post is based on the article “NIAS launches pilot project involving GEOAI and random forest tech to monitor air pollution in Bengaluru” published in Indian Express on 25th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the India Clean Air Summit(ICAS)?3 What is the National Institute of Advanced Studies(NIAS)?4 What is the… Continue reading NIAS launches pilot project involving GEOAI and random forest tech to monitor air pollution in Bengaluru
National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE)
Source: The post is based on the article ““National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE)” published in PIB on 25th August 2023. What is the News? The Government of India is implementing the National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) scheme to stop deaths of Sewers and Septic Tank Workers (SSWs) and to promote mechanization… Continue reading National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE)
New brain-computer interface device gives voice to paralysed
Source: The post is based on the article “New brain-computer interface device gives voice to paralysed” published in Deccan Herald on 25th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Brain-Computer Interface(BCI)?3 What are the potential applications of Brain-Computer Interface(BCI)?4 What are the concerns related to Brain-Computer Interface(BCI)? What is the News? Researchers have… Continue reading New brain-computer interface device gives voice to paralysed
Committee of Experts to ‘Onshoring the Indian Innovation to GIFT IFSC’
Source: The post is based on the article “Committee of Experts to ‘Onshoring the Indian Innovation to GIFT IFSC” published in PIB on 25th August 2023. What is the News? The Committee of Experts appointed by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) to explore ‘Onshoring the Indian Innovation to Gujarat International Finance Tec-city International… Continue reading Committee of Experts to ‘Onshoring the Indian Innovation to GIFT IFSC’
Indore best city, M.P. top State in Smart Cities contest
Source: The post is based on the article “Indore best city, M.P. top State in Smart Cities contest” published in The Hindu on 26th August 2023. What is the News? The President of India will present the India Smart Cities Award Contest (ISAC), 2022. What is the India Smart Cities Award Contest (ISAC)? India Smart… Continue reading Indore best city, M.P. top State in Smart Cities contest
