What is the News? Directorate of Revenue Intelligence(DRI) has recovered Red Sanders worth Rs 11.70 crore under “Operation Rakth Chandan”. What is Operation Rakth Chandan? Launched by: Directorate of Revenue Intelligence(DRI) Under this operation, DRI has recovered Red sanders weighing 14.63 MT estimated to cost Rs 11.70 crore in the international market. What is Red… Continue reading DRI seizes Red Sanders worth Rs. 11.70 crore under “Operation Rakth Chandan”
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Explained: What is the West Nile Virus, how does it spread?
What is the News? The Kerala health department is on alert after the death of a 47-year-old from Thrissur due to the West Nile Virus. What is West Nile Virus? The West Nile Virus is a mosquito-borne, single-stranded RNA virus. It is a member of the flavivirus genus and belongs to the Japanese encephalitis antigenic… Continue reading Explained: What is the West Nile Virus, how does it spread?
Digital payment facility for PLI & RPLI through IPPB Mobile Banking App & Micro-ATM launched by Secretary, Department of Posts
What is the News? A two day meeting of senior functionaries of the Department of Posts(DoP) and India Post payments Bank(IPPB) called AAROHAN 4.0 has been concluded. What is AAROHAN 4.0? It is a meeting of senior functionaries of the Department of Posts(DoP) and India Post payments Bank(IPPB). Purpose: 1) To discuss and deliberate ways… Continue reading Digital payment facility for PLI & RPLI through IPPB Mobile Banking App & Micro-ATM launched by Secretary, Department of Posts
INS GOMATI DECOMMISSIONED AFTER 34 YEARS OF SERVICE
What is the News? INS Gomati was decommissioned at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai after 34 years of service. What is INS Gomati? INS Gomati was a Godavari-class guided-missile frigate of the Indian Navy. Commissioned in: 1988 Named After: River Gomti Built by: Mazagon Dock Ltd in Mumbai Operations Participated in: During her service, INS… Continue reading INS GOMATI DECOMMISSIONED AFTER 34 YEARS OF SERVICE
Explained: An IAS couple is transferred after a dog-walking incident; what rules govern the conduct of senior Govt officers?
Contents1 What is the News?2 What rules govern the behaviour of high officials of the government?3 What is the aim of these rules?4 What happens when officials claim their behaviour is dictated by the orders of their superiors? What is the News? A senior IAS officer and his wife were transferred from their posts in… Continue reading Explained: An IAS couple is transferred after a dog-walking incident; what rules govern the conduct of senior Govt officers?
India joins First Movers Coalition to decarbonise carbon-heavy sectors
What is the News? India has joined a public-private partnership initiative called First Movers Coalition. What is the First Movers Coalition? Launched by: President of the USA and the World Economic Forum(WEF) at COP26. Aim: To decarbonise the heavy industry and long-distance transport sectors that are responsible for 30 percent of global emissions. Target Sectors:… Continue reading India joins First Movers Coalition to decarbonise carbon-heavy sectors
Explained: What are community forest rights, why do they matter?
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Community Forest Resource(CFR)?3 What are Community Forest Resource(CFR) rights?4 What is the significance of CFR Rights? What is the News? The Chhattisgarh government has recognised the Community Forest Resource(CFR) rights of tribals living in Gudiyapadar, a hamlet inside the Kanger Ghati National Park in Bastar. With this,… Continue reading Explained: What are community forest rights, why do they matter?
National Facility for Gene Function in Health & Disease: what it will do, what it has
What is the News? The National Facility for Gene Function in Health and Disease(NFGFHD) was inaugurated in Pune. What is the National Facility for Gene Function in Health and Disease(NFGFHD)? Located at: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER),Pune. Purpose: It is a one-of-its-kind large facility providing a timely supply of animal models to… Continue reading National Facility for Gene Function in Health & Disease: what it will do, what it has
Ministry of Science and Technology inaugurates India’s ‘First Lavender Festival’ in Bhaderwah
What is the News? Union Minister has inaugurated India’s ‘First Lavender Festival’ in Bhaderwah and termed Bhaderwah as the birthplace of India’s Purple Revolution. Note: India’s first National Institute of High Altitude Medicine is also being built in Bhaderwah. What is Lavender? Lavandula (common name lavender) is a genus of 47 known species of flowering… Continue reading Ministry of Science and Technology inaugurates India’s ‘First Lavender Festival’ in Bhaderwah
Money spider, ant-mimicking spider discovered at Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
Annual Survey of Industries ( What is the News? Money spiders, commonly found in European meadows, have been reported for the first time in the country from the Muthanga range of the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary. Similarly, researchers have also discovered ant-mimicking spiders. What are Money spiders? Money Spider belongs to the family of dwarf spiders… Continue reading Money spider, ant-mimicking spider discovered at Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
