What is the News? Menar Village in the Udaipur district is set to be notified as Rajasthan’s new wetland. This will pave the way for getting the Ramsar site status for this village. Note: At present, Rajasthan has two wetlands recognised as Ramsar sites – Keoladeo Ghana in Bharatpur district and Sambhar Salt Lake in… Continue reading Rajasthan’s ‘bird village’ set to be declared wetland
India State Support Program for Road Safety: World Bank approves $250 mn loan for road safety
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the “India State Support Program for Road Safety”?3 How will the program help the states in reducing road accidents?4 Road Accidents in India and their impact on the economy What is the News? The World Bank has approved a $250 million loan to support the “India State Support… Continue reading India State Support Program for Road Safety: World Bank approves $250 mn loan for road safety
Crisis in salt sector hits 5 lakh people in Gujarat
Contents1 What is the News?2 Salt Industry in India3 Government of India’s role in the Salt Industry4 What are the problems the Salt Industry is facing currently?5 What should the government do to solve the problems in the Salt Industry? What is the News? The Salt Industry is facing enormous challenges in meeting the demand… Continue reading Crisis in salt sector hits 5 lakh people in Gujarat
N95 mask with nanoparticle coating developed using 3D printing technology
What is the News? Researchers from Amity University (Haryana) have developed an N95 mask by using 3D printing technology. What is the N95 Mask? N95 mask (respirator) is a safety device that covers the nose and mouth and helps protect the wearer from breathing in some hazardous substances. The ‘N95’ designation means that when subjected… Continue reading N95 mask with nanoparticle coating developed using 3D printing technology
Oceans Great Dying 2.0: Mass extinction haunts oceans
What is the News? Scientists warn of imminent mass extinction of marine species similar to one that happened 250 million years ago during the Permian Era. What is the Permian Era? The Permian era is a period spanning 298.9 million-252.2 million years ago. This was a time before the dinosaurs ruled the planet. Global ocean… Continue reading Oceans Great Dying 2.0: Mass extinction haunts oceans
Global Biodiversity Framework: What happened in Nairobi?
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework?3 Four goals to achieve under the framework by 20503.1 2030 Action Targets What is the News? The meeting of the Working Group on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework failed to achieve as much as was expected. The objective of the meeting was to… Continue reading Global Biodiversity Framework: What happened in Nairobi?
Ministry of Education releases first ever report on Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D) for the year 2018-19 and 2019-20
What is the News? The Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSE and L), Ministry of Education (MoE) has released the Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D) for 2018-19 and 2019-20. What is the Performance Grading Index for Districts(PGI-D)? Aim: To assess the performance of the school education system at the District level by creating… Continue reading Ministry of Education releases first ever report on Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D) for the year 2018-19 and 2019-20
Explained: Where is Kaliningrad, why is it in focus amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict?
Contents1 What is the News?2 Where is Kaliningrad?3 Why does Kaliningrad belong to Russia?4 Why is Kaliningrad important for Russia?5 What has happened now? What is the News? As the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues, the spotlight is on Kaliningrad, Russia’s westernmost region. The region is at the centre of a row after Lithuania decided to ban… Continue reading Explained: Where is Kaliningrad, why is it in focus amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict?
Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment(PGII) Initiative: G7 leaders unveil $600 billion plan to rival China’s Belt and Road Initiative in developing nations
What is the News? The US President, along with the heads of other G7 member states has launched the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment(PGII) Initiative. What is the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment(PGII) Initiative? It is a $600-billion global infrastructure investment partnership aimed at helping developing countries. The initiative was first unveiled at… Continue reading Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment(PGII) Initiative: G7 leaders unveil $600 billion plan to rival China’s Belt and Road Initiative in developing nations
The art and science of managing inflation
News: In recent weeks, the conduct of monetary policy in India has been severely criticized by economists. Contents1 About the Monetary Policy Committee2 What have been the lacunas in MPC policies?3 What are the underlying challenges in the conduct of monetary policy?4 What should be the priority areas of the monetary policy? About the Monetary… Continue reading The art and science of managing inflation
