Source: The post is based on the article “Global pandemic treaty: Soumya Swaminathan promises draft in 18 months” published in Down To Earth on 17th August 2022. What is the News? The chief scientist of the World Health Organization(WHO) has said that the draft international pandemic treaty governing prevention, preparedness and response of future pandemics… Continue reading Global pandemic treaty: Soumya Swaminathan promises draft in 18 months
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Draft Indian Ports Bill, 2022 issued for Stakeholder Consultation
Source: The post is based on the article “Draft Indian Ports Bill, 2022 issued for Stakeholder Consultation” published in PIB on 18th August 2022. Present Status: Open for stakeholder consultation. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Draft Indian Ports Bill, 2022?2.1 Key Objectives of the Bill2.2 Key Provisions of the Bill3 Significance of… Continue reading Draft Indian Ports Bill, 2022 issued for Stakeholder Consultation
Insects outnumber all species on Earth — some beetle groups are as old as dinosaurs
Source: The post is based on the article “Insects outnumber all species on Earth — some beetle groups are as old as dinosaurs” published in TOI on 20th August 2022. What is the News? This article discusses how insects evolved over 300 million years and why these are ‘Earth’s primary engineers’. Why are Insects important?… Continue reading Insects outnumber all species on Earth — some beetle groups are as old as dinosaurs
Big bang privatization of banks can be harmful: RBI article
Source: The post is based on the article “Big bang privatization of banks can be harmful: RBI article” published in The Hindu on 18th August 2022. What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has published a bulletin which suggests that a big bang approach to privatization of government-owned banks may do more harm… Continue reading Big bang privatization of banks can be harmful: RBI article
Explained: Potentially tasked with protecting the PM, what are Karnataka’s Mudhol hounds?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: Potentially tasked with protecting the PM, what are Karnataka’s Mudhol hounds?” published in Indian Express on 18th August 2022. What is the News? Mudhol hounds, a breed of hunting dogs native to north Karnataka, could be inducted into the Special Protection Group(SPG), the elite force protecting… Continue reading Explained: Potentially tasked with protecting the PM, what are Karnataka’s Mudhol hounds?
Panch prans for a better India
Source: The post is based on the article “Panch prans for a better India” published in The Hindu on 20th August 2022. What is the News? Recently, the Prime Minister laid out Panch Pran (Five Vows) to be completed by 2047 when India celebrates 100 years of Independence. What are these Panch Pran? These include, 1) Moving forward… Continue reading Panch prans for a better India
Union Cabinet approves interest subvention scheme for agriculture loans
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Cabinet approves interest subvention scheme for agriculture loans” published in TOI on 17th August 2022. What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme(MISS). What is the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme(MISS)? Background: Kisan Credit Card scheme was introduced by the Government… Continue reading Union Cabinet approves interest subvention scheme for agriculture loans
Aqua Bazar Online Marketplace App for Fish Farmers Launched by Fisheries Minister
Source: The post is based on the article “Aqua Bazar Online Marketplace App for Fish Farmers Launched by the Fisheries Minister” published in NDTV on 19th August 2022. What is the News? The Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has launched Aqua Bazar App. What is Aqua Bazar App? It is an online… Continue reading Aqua Bazar Online Marketplace App for Fish Farmers Launched by Fisheries Minister
Megalodon: A giant transoceanic predator that lived 23 million to 2.6 million years ago
Source: The post is based on the article “Megalodon: A giant transoceanic predator that lived 23 million to 2.6 million years ago” published in Indian Express on 19th August 2022. What is the News? Researchers have found new evidence about the life of one of the biggest predatory animals of all time — the Megalodon.… Continue reading Megalodon: A giant transoceanic predator that lived 23 million to 2.6 million years ago
Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise Vinbax 2022 Concludes at Chandimandir
Source: The post is based on the article “Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise Vinbax 2022 Concludes at Chandimandir” published in PIB on 18th August 2022. What is the News? Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise VINBAX 2022 concluded at Chandimandir, Haryana. What is VINBAX 2022? It is a bilateral military exercise between India and Vietnam. Theme of the… Continue reading Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise Vinbax 2022 Concludes at Chandimandir
