Contents1 What is the news?2 What is the “BiodiverCities by 2030: Transforming cities relationship with nature” Report?3 What are the key findings of the report?4 What are the three steps that will enable cities to live in harmony with nature? What is the news? The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released a report titled “BiodiverCities… Continue reading BiodiverCities by 2030: Transforming cities relationship with nature
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Cabinet approves extension of tenure of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis for three years
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK)?3 What is the mandate of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK)?4 What is the significance of the extension of NCSK? What is the news? The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the tenure of the National Commission for Safai… Continue reading Cabinet approves extension of tenure of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis for three years
‘Superbugs claim 1.3m lives a year, 3.9L in S Asia alone’
What is the news? According to a study published in The Lancet, Superbugs kill around 1.27 million people globally every year. What are Superbugs? Superbugs are pathogens which are resistant to multiple antimicrobial drugs, thus making it harder to treat. Patients infected with any of these bugs often have to be treated with last line… Continue reading ‘Superbugs claim 1.3m lives a year, 3.9L in S Asia alone’
Explained: Houthis and the war in Yemen, in which Indian lives have now been lost
What is the news? A suspected drone attack in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates(UAE) has caused multiple explosions in which three people were killed — two Indians and one Pakistani. The attack was claimed by the Houthi rebels of Yemen. Note: Yemen is located at the junction of the Red Sea… Continue reading Explained: Houthis and the war in Yemen, in which Indian lives have now been lost
Miss Kerala not endangered: aquarists
What is the News? Denison barb (Miss Kerala), a fish species, has been included in Schedule I of the Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2021. However, aquarists and ornamental fish breeders have issues with this inclusion. What is Denison barb (Miss Kerala)? Denison barb (Miss Kerala) is also known as red-line torpedo barb, or roseline… Continue reading Miss Kerala not endangered: aquarists
“Indonesia passes law to relocate capital to remote Borneo”
What is the news? Indonesian parliament has approved a bill to relocate the Nation’s capital from Jakarta to Kalimantan area on Borneo Island. The new centre will be called “Nusantara”. It is a Javanese name for the Indonesian archipelago chosen by the president. What is the reason for this relocation? Jakarta suffers from issues like Chronic congestion, floods… Continue reading “Indonesia passes law to relocate capital to remote Borneo”
Union Minister addresses India-UK meet on “Sustaining Food Production under Environmental Stress”
Contents1 What is the news?2 Who organised this India-UK meet on “Sustaining Food Production under Environmental Stress”?3 What are the key takeaways from this meeting?4 What is the National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI)? What is the news? The Union Minister for Science & Technology has addressed the joint India-UK meet on “Sustaining Food Production under… Continue reading Union Minister addresses India-UK meet on “Sustaining Food Production under Environmental Stress”
ICAAP and NCDC Jointly Release a Handbook on Global Good Practices for Cooperatives
What is the news? International Co-Operative Alliance Asia And Pacific (ICAAP) and National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) have released a policy recommendation handbook on SAHAKAR PRAGYA Good Practices for Cooperatives. What is the purpose of the Handbook on Global Good Practices for Cooperatives? The Handbook is a compendium of guidelines, resources, methodologies, key learning,… Continue reading ICAAP and NCDC Jointly Release a Handbook on Global Good Practices for Cooperatives
Year End Review 2021: Ministry of Culture
What is the News? The Ministry of Culture has taken several initiatives in the year 2021. Initiatives taken by Min of Culture in 2021 Atmanirbhar Incubator Programme: It was launched by the Ministry of Culture in partnership with Sabarmati Ashram Preservation and Memorial Trust to preserve the skills and arts of artisans/crafts persons on the… Continue reading Year End Review 2021: Ministry of Culture
Activities of 2022 discussed at BRICS STI Steering Committee: India to host 5 events
What is the News? The 15th meeting of the BRICS Science Technology Innovation(STI) Steering Committee was held recently. What are the key highlights of the 15th meeting of BRICS Science Technology Innovation (STI) Steering Committee? India to host 5 events as part of BRICS Science Technology Innovation Committee India will be hosting five events in… Continue reading Activities of 2022 discussed at BRICS STI Steering Committee: India to host 5 events
