What is the News? The 2nd edition of Global Bio-India is being organised on a digital platform. About Global Bio India 2021: Organized by: It is organised by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology along with BIRAC in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry(CII), Association of Biotechnology Led Enterprises(ABLE) and Invest… Continue reading Second edition of “Global Bio-India”-2021
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No postal ballots for NRIs this time: ECI
What is the News? Election Commission of India has said that the Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) will not be able to vote by postal ballots for the upcoming elections in five states. What is a Postal Ballot? It is a facility whereby a voter can cast his/her vote remotely. The user cast the vote by recording… Continue reading No postal ballots for NRIs this time: ECI
“The Caracal” is now critically endangered
What is the news? The National Board for Wildlife includes the caracal in the list of critically endangered species. The recovery programme for critically endangered species in India now includes 22 wildlife species. About Caracal: It is a medium-sized wild cat native to Africa, Middle East, Central Asia and South Asia including India. The population… Continue reading “The Caracal” is now critically endangered
Inscription of Vijayanagara king Krishnadevaraya death discovered
What is the news? The first-ever written inscription of the date of death of Vijayanagar king Krishnadevaraya discovered at Honnenahalli in Karnataka. About the inscription: The inscription is written in Kannada. According to the inscription, Krishnadevaraya was one of the greatest emperors of India who ruled from the South. He died on 17th October 1529… Continue reading Inscription of Vijayanagara king Krishnadevaraya death discovered
World bank Released “Education Finance Watch(EFW) Report” 2021
What is the News? The World Bank and UNESCO released the Education Finance Watch Report (EFW), 2021. About the Education Finance Watch Report: The report is a collaborative effort between the World Bank and UNESCO’s Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report. It summarizes the available information on patterns and trends in education financing around the world.… Continue reading World bank Released “Education Finance Watch(EFW) Report” 2021
COVAX program
What is the News? Ghana has become the first country in the world to receive a shipment of coronavirus vaccines under the COVAX program. What is the COVAX program? The COVAX program is led by the vaccine alliance GAVI, the World Health Organisation(WHO) and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations(CEPI). The COVAX program is in… Continue reading COVAX program
Govt announces new social media rules to curb its misuse
What is the news? The Government of India has released the Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. It aims to regulate social media, digital news media and over-the-top (OTT) content providers. Key Provisions of the Rules: Social media companies and redressal: The government wants social media companies to have… Continue reading Govt announces new social media rules to curb its misuse
“Swachh Iconic Places”-12 sites to be transformed into ‘Swachh Tourist Destinations’
What is the News? The Ministry of Jal Shakti has announced 12 iconic sites. Sites will be covered under Phase IV of the Swachh Iconic Places(SIP) Initiative. Swachh Iconic Places(SIP) Initiative: It is an initiative of the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti under Swachh Bharat Mission(Grameen). Aim: It aims… Continue reading “Swachh Iconic Places”-12 sites to be transformed into ‘Swachh Tourist Destinations’
INCOIS to go for bathymetric study of Andaman and Lakshadweep
What is the News? Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services(INCOIS) will conduct a bathymetric study of Andaman and Lakshadweep. INCOIS will take the help of the National Remote Sensing Centre(NRSC) for airline mapping of the ocean floor around islands. What is the need for this study? The study is needed in view of the… Continue reading INCOIS to go for bathymetric study of Andaman and Lakshadweep
India and Pakistan agrees to observe “2003 Ceasefire agreement”
What is the news? India and Pakistan have issued a joint statement to strictly observe the 2003 Ceasefire agreement along the Line of Control(LoC). About India-Pakistan 2003 Ceasefire agreement: The 2003 ceasefire was a landmark agreement between India and Pakistan. The agreement came soon after both the countries had almost gone to war following the 2001… Continue reading India and Pakistan agrees to observe “2003 Ceasefire agreement”
