What is the news? The Arbor Day Foundation and the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation have recognised Hyderabad as ‘2020 Tree City of the World’. About Tree Cities of the World Programme: Tree Cities of the World programme is an international program. It recognises cities and towns for properly and sustainably maintaining their urban forests… Continue reading Hyderabad recognised as a ‘Tree City of the World’
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“3rd Quad meeting” Focussed on rules-based world order
What is the News? The 3rd Quad (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) meeting of the foreign ministers of India, Australia, Japan, and the USA held virtually. This is the third such meeting since 2019 when the Quad was upgraded to the ministerial level. Focus of the meeting: The QUAD meeting focussed on issues such as countering disinformation,… Continue reading “3rd Quad meeting” Focussed on rules-based world order
“Mandarin Duck” spotted in Assam’s Maguri Beel after 118 years
What is the News? Mandarin ducks appeared after 118 years in the Maguri-Motapung beel in Assam’s Tinsukia district. Mandarin Duck: It is provided with a tag of the most beautiful duck in the world. Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist Carl Linnaeus first spotted and identified this bird in 1758. Key Characteristics of Mandarin Duck: Features:… Continue reading “Mandarin Duck” spotted in Assam’s Maguri Beel after 118 years
“Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement(CECPA)” between India and Mauritius
What is the News? Union Cabinet has approved a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement(CECPA) with Mauritius. What is CECPA? It is a kind of free trade pact that aims to provide an institutional mechanism to encourage and improve trade between the two countries. Under this agreement, countries cut or eliminate the duties on the… Continue reading “Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement(CECPA)” between India and Mauritius
India to gift 2 lakh vaccine doses to ‘UN peacekeeping forces’
What is the News? India has announced a gift of 2,00,000 doses of vaccine to the UN Peacekeeping Forces. About United Nations Peacekeeping forces: It was created in 1948. They are often referred to as Blue Berets or Blue Helmets because of their light blue berets or helmets Purpose: It provides security, political, and peacebuilding… Continue reading India to gift 2 lakh vaccine doses to ‘UN peacekeeping forces’
What is the “Char Dham Project”?
What is the News? In the Supreme Court, the government denies any link between the Char Dham road-widening project and the recent flash floods in the Rishi Ganga valley. It claimed many lives and damaged the Tapovan hydro project. Char Dham Project: Char-Dham Road Project is a prestigious two-lane expressway project. The Ministry of Road… Continue reading What is the “Char Dham Project”?
Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme
What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the production-linked incentive(PLI) scheme for the telecom sector. About the production-linked incentive(PLI) scheme for the telecom Sector Aim of the scheme: It will make India a global hub for manufacturing telecom equipment. Moreover, it will create jobs and reduce imports especially from China. Focus of the… Continue reading Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launches Pilot “Pey Jal Survekshan”
What is the News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launched a Pilot Pey Jal Survekshan. About Pey Jal Survekshan It is a drinking water survey launched in 10 cities under Jal Jeevan Mission (Urban). Ministry: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Purpose: It will ascertain the equitable distribution of water, reuse of wastewater… Continue reading Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launches Pilot “Pey Jal Survekshan”
MSDE rolls out “Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship(MGNF) Program”
What is the news? Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship(MSDE) rolls out Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship(MGNF) Programme under the SANKALP scheme. It will strengthen district skill administration and the District Skill Committees(DSCs). Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship(MGNF) Program: It is a two-year academic program. It aims to address the challenge of the non-availability of personnel for… Continue reading MSDE rolls out “Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship(MGNF) Program”
“Hydrogen as a Fuel”: Applications, Advantages and Disadvantages
What is the news? In the Budget 2021-22, the Government of India announced the National Hydrogen Mission. This mission will aim at generating hydrogen from green power sources and using it as a fuel. Read more about Green Energy Initiatives in Budget 2021 About Hydrogen fuel Hydrogen is the chemical element with the symbol H… Continue reading “Hydrogen as a Fuel”: Applications, Advantages and Disadvantages
