What is the News? The US President will host a virtual summit of I2U2 Grouping in July,2022. What is I2U2? I2U2 is the grouping formed by four nations-India, Israel, UAE and the US. The countries share various common global issues including food security crisis and defense. When is the first summit of I2U2? The first… Continue reading India, Israel, US, UAE are I2U2, summit next month
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Unemployment rate dips in first quarter of 2022: Survey
What is the News? The National Statistical Office (NSO) has released the quarterly bulletin of Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) for January-March, 2022. What are the key findings of the PLFS Survey? Unemployment Rate The unemployment rate is defined as the percentage of unemployed persons in the labour force. The unemployment rate for persons aged 15… Continue reading Unemployment rate dips in first quarter of 2022: Survey
For the first time in a decade, WTO members reach historic deal at Geneva
What is the News? For the first time in a decade, the members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) have finalized a historic deal at the 12th Ministerial Conference(MC12). Note: The WTO’s rules dictate that all decisions are taken by consensus, with any single member able to exercise a veto. What are the major outcomes… Continue reading For the first time in a decade, WTO members reach historic deal at Geneva
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) develops an Indian Standard for ‘Non-electric cooling cabinet made of clay’
What is the News? The Bureau of Indian Standards(BIS) has developed an Indian Standard, IS 17693: 2022 for a ‘non-electric cooling cabinet made of clay’ named “Mitticool refrigerator”. What is the Mitticool refrigerator? Mitticool Refrigerator is a non-electric cooling cabinet made of clay. Developed by: Shri Mansukh Bhai Prajapati from Gujarat Technology: The refrigerator operates… Continue reading Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) develops an Indian Standard for ‘Non-electric cooling cabinet made of clay’
Explained: Why is the discovery of microplastics in fresh Antarctic snow troubling?
What is the News? For the first time, Microplastics have been found in freshly fallen snow in Antarctica. What are Microplastics? Microplastics are tiny plastic debris that is smaller than 5 mm in length, and tinier than even a grain of rice. There are two types of microplastics: Primary microplastics: These are tiny particles that… Continue reading Explained: Why is the discovery of microplastics in fresh Antarctic snow troubling?
A closer look at the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2022
What is the News? Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism has released the Digital News Report, 2022. What are the key findings of the Digital News Report? Firstly, people are trusting news content less and less. Secondly, consumption of traditional news media declined in nearly all the countries surveyed. Thirdly, the proportion of news… Continue reading A closer look at the Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2022
India jumps 6 places to 37th rank on IMD’s World Competitiveness Index
What is the News? The World Competitiveness Index 2022 has been released. What is the World Competitiveness Index? Released by: Institute for Management Development (IMD) since 1989. Purpose: To rank 63 economies and assess the extent to which a country promotes the prosperity of its people by measuring economic well-being via hard data and survey… Continue reading India jumps 6 places to 37th rank on IMD’s World Competitiveness Index
Lumpy skin disease epidemic in Saurashtra; 39 animals dead: Govt
What is the News? Around 1,229 cattle across five districts of Gujarat have been infected with Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD). What is Lumpy Skin Disease(LSD)? Lumpy skin disease(LSD) is an infectious disease in cattle caused by a virus of the family Poxviridae also known as Neethling virus. First Case: Lumpy skin disease was first seen… Continue reading Lumpy skin disease epidemic in Saurashtra; 39 animals dead: Govt
‘Majority of migrants moved within same state in 2020-21’: PLFS
What is the News? The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released the ‘Migration in India 2020-21’. What is Migration in India 2020-21 Report? Purpose: The report is based on the first-time collection of additional data during the annual round of the Periodic Labour Force Survey for July 2020-June 2021. The report separates… Continue reading ‘Majority of migrants moved within same state in 2020-21’: PLFS
Short Range Ballistic Missile, Prithvi-II successfully tested
What is the News? India successfully conducted the night trial of surface-to-surface nuclear-capable short-range ballistic missile Prithvi-II. What is the Prithvi-II Missile? Prithvi II is a Surface-to-Surface short-range ballistic missile(SRBM) Developed by: DRDO under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program(IGMDP) Range: 350km Warhead Capacity: It is capable of carrying 500 kg to 1,000 kg of… Continue reading Short Range Ballistic Missile, Prithvi-II successfully tested
