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
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Explained: What are community forest rights, why do they matter?
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, Chhattisgarh has become only the second state in the country to recognise CFR rights of a village inside a national park. What is a… 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
Annual Survey of Industries (ASI): Year before Covid: Jobs in corporate sector, LLPs grew, proprietorships fell
What is the News? Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released the provisional results of the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI). What is the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI)? It is the principal source of industrial statistics in India and the most comprehensive data on organised manufacturing. It covers all factories employing 10 or… Continue reading Annual Survey of Industries (ASI): Year before Covid: Jobs in corporate sector, LLPs grew, proprietorships fell
Minister of State for Commerce & Industry launches Indian Business Portal – e-commerce marketplace
What is the News? Ministry of Commerce & Industry has launched the Indian Business Portal. What is Indian Business Portal? The portal is a B2B digital marketplace to empower SME exporters, artisans and farmers to identify new markets for their products and grow their sales globally. It is an International Trade Hub for Indian Exporters… Continue reading Minister of State for Commerce & Industry launches Indian Business Portal – e-commerce marketplace
Government of India has set a target to achieve 100 Million Tonnes Coal Gasification by 2030: Additional Secretary, Coal Ministry
What is the News? Recently, the Ministry of Coal has organized the National Mineral Congress. The Ministry has also prepared a National Mission document to achieve 100 MT Coal Gasification by 2030. What is Coal Gasification? Coal gasification is a process in which coal is partially oxidised with air, oxygen, steam or carbon dioxide to… Continue reading Government of India has set a target to achieve 100 Million Tonnes Coal Gasification by 2030: Additional Secretary, Coal Ministry
New Guidelines of Micro & Small Enterprises Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP) approved
What is the News? The Government has approved the New Guidelines of the Micro & Small Enterprises Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP). The programme will be implemented during the 15th Finance Commission Cycle(2021-22 to 2025-26). What is Micro & Small Enterprises Cluster Development Programme? The Government has adopted the cluster development approach as a key strategy… Continue reading New Guidelines of Micro & Small Enterprises Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP) approved
Avulsion in rivers: Kosi River course change not natural; here’s why
What is the News? According to a new study, rivers lining tropical and desert regions are more likely to change directions. These rivers expose the surrounding areas to floods as they abandon their usual route for a new one. What is avulsion? Avulsion means a sudden cutting off of land by flood or change in… Continue reading Avulsion in rivers: Kosi River course change not natural; here’s why
