What is the News? Over a lakh migratory water birds arrived at the Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary in Himachal Pradesh in Winter 2020-21. Pong Dam Wildlife Sanctuary: Pong Dam Sanctuary is also known as Pong Dam Reservoir or Pong Dam Lake. It is located in Himachal Pradesh. The dam was created in 1975 and… Continue reading “Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary”- Migratory water birds arrived
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Sri Lanka settles “Currency Swap Facility” with India
What is the News? The Central Bank of Sri Lanka(CBSL) has settled a $400 million currency swap facility from the Reserve Bank (RBI) of India. What is a Currency Swap Facility? The term swap means exchange. Under this agreement, two contracting countries loan each other a specified amount in local currencies. The parties agree to… Continue reading Sri Lanka settles “Currency Swap Facility” with India
“Ka-226T utility chopper”
What is the News? According to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the total indigenous content of the Ka-226T utility helicopters is between 27%-33%. These helicopters are to be locally manufactured with the Transfer of Technology(ToT) from Russia. However, the final deal is held up. Facts: India-Russia Deal on Ka-226T In 2015, India and Russia had concluded… Continue reading “Ka-226T utility chopper”
Sri Lanka has pushed India and Japan out from the Colombo Terminal Project
Synopsis – Sri Lankan government has been forced to revoke a 2019 deal with India and Japan. The deal was to build the East Container Terminal (ECT) at Colombo Port. They cancelled the deal after facing intense resistance from trade unions across the region. Contents0.0.1 Background-0.1 Significance of the ECT Project for India –1 What… Continue reading Sri Lanka has pushed India and Japan out from the Colombo Terminal Project
ICMR’s 3rd serological survey: Need to rethink on vaccination strategy
Synopsis: The recent findings of ICMR’s 3rd serological survey can be used to revalidate the vaccination policy of India. Background The ICMR’s third serological survey findings were published at a press conference recently. However, the specific details of the course of the infection are not released. It will be made public later, in a peer-reviewed… Continue reading ICMR’s 3rd serological survey: Need to rethink on vaccination strategy
Twitter might face penal action under IT Act
Source – The Hindu Syllabus- GS 3 – Challenges to internal security through communication networks, the role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cybersecurity; money-laundering and its prevention Synopsis- Twitter unilaterally restored accounts despite government order for blocking. Background The Ministry of Electronics and IT ordered Twitter to block… Continue reading Twitter might face penal action under IT Act
What is “Garbage to Power Plant”?
What is the News? The Prime Minister mentioned the garbage to power Plant (Waste to power) plant in his speech. The plant is being commissioned inside the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Agriculture Market. About the Garbage-to-power plant: Developed by: CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology(IICT) Technology: It is based on a biomethanation technology-based Anaerobic Gas lift Reactor(AGR).… Continue reading What is “Garbage to Power Plant”?
Early Child Development [ECD]
Source- The Indian Express Syllabus- GS 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Synopsis – The Early Child Development [ECD] is important for the future healthy minds and workforce in the country. Introduction The Early Child Development [ECD] is important for the future of healthy… Continue reading Early Child Development [ECD]
Growth with inequality in economic survey
Source: The Hindu Syllabus: GS – 2 ; Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes Synopsis: It looks like the Economic Survey focuses on wealth creation instead of reduction of income disparity. Introduction The Economic Survey for 2020-21 reviews the developments in the… Continue reading Growth with inequality in economic survey
Ways to control Monopolistic tendencies of Internet Giants
Synopsis- The lawmakers are facing the confusion between managing the misuse of monopoly power by major Internet corporations and the economic income generated by them. Introduction- In the US and Europe, governments are using antitrust regulations against Internet giants such as Facebook and Google. This is to stop the alleged abuse of the dominant position. Some… Continue reading Ways to control Monopolistic tendencies of Internet Giants
