What is the News? European Space Agency(ESA) has announced a new mission with the name EnVision mission. Contents1 About EnVision Mission:2 Other Venus Missions:3 About Venus:4 Why study Venus? About EnVision Mission: EnVision is a European Space Agency(ESA)-led mission. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is working as a contributor. Aim: The mission will carry instruments… Continue reading “EnVision Mission” to Venus by ESA
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FSSAI bans blending of mustard oil with other cooking oil
Synopsis – Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has banned the blending of Mustard oil with other edibles oils. This step offers a ray of hope to farmers as well as to the public. Contents1 Introduction-2 What is dropsy epidemic and how it impacted the sale of Mustard oil?3 Impact of allowing blending… Continue reading FSSAI bans blending of mustard oil with other cooking oil
Steps to Prevent Frequent Building Collapse in Mumbai
Synopsis: Every Year Mumbai witnesses incidents of building collapse during monsoon. However, the steps taken are not adequate. Introduction In Mumbai, recently an unsafe multi-storeyed building has collapsed in a core area of the city. It resulted in the loss of the lives of at least 11 people. The disaster is a repetition of incidents… Continue reading Steps to Prevent Frequent Building Collapse in Mumbai
Need for Equity-focused Vaccination Plan in Vaccine Drive
Synopsis: To control the Covid-19 pandemic, India needs an equity-focused vaccination plan and a road map to provide equity and justice in vaccination. Contents1 Introduction:2 What is an equity-focused vaccination plan?3 Challenges in providing equity-focused vaccination plan4 How to improve the equity-focused vaccination plan?5 Conclusion: Introduction: According to WHO’s strategic advisory group of experts on… Continue reading Need for Equity-focused Vaccination Plan in Vaccine Drive
Supreme Court Directions on Migrants Without Ration Cards
What is the News? The Supreme Court of India has given directions to the Centre to provide benefits to crores of migrant labourers without ration cards. What is the issue? During a hearing of PIL for schemes on migrant workers, SC raised the following concerns regarding benefits to migrant workers. Read Also :-Child Labour in India… Continue reading Supreme Court Directions on Migrants Without Ration Cards
El Salvador is planning to make “Bitcoin a legal currency”
Contents1 What is the News?2 Why did El Salvador make Bitcoin a legal currency?3 Concerns against this move:4 About Bitcoin: What is the News? El Salvador is planning to make Bitcoin a legal currency. If made, then El Salvador will be the first country in the world to officially classify Bitcoin as a legal currency.… Continue reading El Salvador is planning to make “Bitcoin a legal currency”
Pakistan Passes Bill to let Jadhav Appeal
Contents1 What is the News?2 About the International Court of Justice (Review and Reconsideration) Bill of 2020:3 What was the issue?4 What would have happened if Pakistan had not passed this bill?5 Are decisions of the ICJ binding? What is the News? Pakistan’s Parliament has passed the International Court of Justice (Review and Reconsideration) Bill… Continue reading Pakistan Passes Bill to let Jadhav Appeal
All India Survey on Higher Education(AISHE) 2019-20
What is the News? Ministry of Education has released the report of All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2019-20. Contents1 About AISHE Report 2019-20:2 Highest Number of Colleges:3 Gross Enrolment Ratio:4 Enrolment of Girls:5 Attractive Disciplines:6 Foreign Students: About AISHE Report 2019-20: The AISHE Report provides key performance indicators on the current status of… Continue reading All India Survey on Higher Education(AISHE) 2019-20
“G7 summit” takes place in the UK: Indian PM will participate virtually
What is the News? Indian Prime Minister will participate in the Outreach Sessions of the G7 Summit in virtual format. What is G7? The G7 (Group of Seven) is an organisation of the world’s seven largest so-called advanced economies. They are Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the United States. The European Union… Continue reading “G7 summit” takes place in the UK: Indian PM will participate virtually
“Gharials Conservation” – Odisha Forest department Announces Cash Reward
What is the News? The Mahanadi Wildlife Division in Odisha has announced a cash reward of Rs 1,000 for rescuing Gharials and informing wildlife personnel. The division will also provide compensation to fishermen whose fishing nets are destroyed by gharials. About Gharials: Gharials are one of the longest of all living crocodilians. They derive their… Continue reading “Gharials Conservation” – Odisha Forest department Announces Cash Reward
