News: A nationwide survey carried out by the Union Ministry of Education has found that between 2017 and 2021, the literacy and numeracy skills of school students in India worsened considerably across subjects and grades. The outcomes of the National Achievement Survey (NAS), are supposed to guide interventions by authorities across the country to bridge… Continue reading Explained: How NAS survey assesses what school students have learnt; what it has found
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Extreme weather events in India may be transporting more plastic litter into oceans, warn experts
Contents1 What is the News?2 Plastic Production in India3 The link between Plastic Litter in Sea and Extreme Weather Events4 What are the suggestions given by the report? What is the News? According to a study, extreme weather events such as heavy rainfall and cyclones may be transporting a significant amount of plastic litter into… Continue reading Extreme weather events in India may be transporting more plastic litter into oceans, warn experts
New opportunities for e-waste recyclers
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the key provision of the Draft Rules?3 How will the CPCB verify that the e-waste has been collected and recycled?4 What are the issues highlighted by the experts with these draft rules? What is the News? The Environment Ministry has recently released the Draft Notification for Electronic Waste… Continue reading New opportunities for e-waste recyclers
NCC’S PUNEET SAGAR CAMPAIGN TO CULMINATE ON JUNE 5, 2022
What is the News? The National Cadet Corps(NCC) has launched the ‘Puneet Sagar Abhiyan’. What is Puneet Sagar Abhiyan? Launched by: National Cadet Corps(NCC) Objective: To clean Sea Shores/Beaches and other water bodies including rivers & lakes of plastic & other waste and increase awareness amongst the local population about the importance of keeping the… Continue reading NCC’S PUNEET SAGAR CAMPAIGN TO CULMINATE ON JUNE 5, 2022
Keep eco-sensitive zone of 1 km around forests: Supreme Court
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Eco-Sensitive Zones(ESZ)?3 What is the purpose of declaring ESZ?4 Mandatory ESZ around Protected Areas5 Mining should not be permitted around Protected Areas What is the News? The Supreme Court has directed that every protected forest, national park, and wildlife sanctuary across the country should have a mandatory eco-sensitive… Continue reading Keep eco-sensitive zone of 1 km around forests: Supreme Court
Release of Banda Singh Bahadur Martyrdom Monument Poster
Contents1 What is the News?2 Who was Baba Banda Singh Bahadur?3 Martyrdom4 Memorial What is the News? Minister of State for Culture in an event organized by the National Monuments Authority (NMA) released ‘Banda Singh Bahadur Martyrdom Monument Poster’ ahead of his 306th Martyrdom Day on 9th June. Who was Baba Banda Singh Bahadur? Baba… Continue reading Release of Banda Singh Bahadur Martyrdom Monument Poster
Saving a Giant Softshell Turtle
What is the News? This article talks about the Cantor’s Giant Softshell Turtle. What is Cantor’s Giant Softshell Turtle? Source: Livemint Cantor’s giant softshell turtle (Pelochelys cantorii) also known commonly as the Asian giant softshell turtle and the frog-faced softshell turtle is a species of freshwater turtle in the family Trionychidae. Origin of Name: The… Continue reading Saving a Giant Softshell Turtle
US and India working to build on gains from trade forum
What is the News? Officials from US and India are looking at what can be achieved at this year’s U.S. India Trade Policy Forum(TPF) session, likely to be held in November,2022. What is the U.S. India Trade Policy Forum(TPF)? Established in: 2005 and reconstituted in 2014. Aim: To help smooth out differences in trade and… Continue reading US and India working to build on gains from trade forum
Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment launched the Scheme “SHRESHTA”
What is the News? The Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment has launched the “SHRESHTA”- Scheme. What is SHRESHTA Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Full-Form: Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA) Objective: To provide high-quality education for meritorious but poor Scheduled Castes(SC) students… Continue reading Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment launched the Scheme “SHRESHTA”
Painted Leopard Gecko: Gecko found in Andhra, Odisha turns out to be a new species
What is the News? Researchers have identified a new species of Gecko named Eublepharis pictus also known as the Painted Leopard Gecko. What is a Painted Leopard Gecko? Discovered in: 2017 Genus: It belongs to the gecko genus Eublepharis Geographical Distribution: It appears to be a common species in the forests of Andhra Pradesh and… Continue reading Painted Leopard Gecko: Gecko found in Andhra, Odisha turns out to be a new species
