News: Recently, the Union finance minister wished to make India cities “centres of sustainable living with opportunities for all”. The FM argued for a paradigm shift in urban planning with announcement to set up a high-level committee to steer the required changes in urban policy, planning, capacity building and urban governance Contents1 What are the… Continue reading Urban agriculture can help make cities sustainable and liveable
Extreme weather events in India may be transporting more plastic litter into oceans, warn experts
Contents1 What is the News?2 Plastic Production in India3 The link between Plastic Litter in Sea and Extreme Weather Events4 What are the suggestions given by the report? What is the News? According to a study, extreme weather events such as heavy rainfall and cyclones may be transporting a significant amount of plastic litter into… Continue reading Extreme weather events in India may be transporting more plastic litter into oceans, warn experts
New opportunities for e-waste recyclers
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the key provision of the Draft Rules?3 How will the CPCB verify that the e-waste has been collected and recycled?4 What are the issues highlighted by the experts with these draft rules? What is the News? The Environment Ministry has recently released the Draft Notification for Electronic Waste… Continue reading New opportunities for e-waste recyclers
NCC’S PUNEET SAGAR CAMPAIGN TO CULMINATE ON JUNE 5, 2022
What is the News? The National Cadet Corps(NCC) has launched the ‘Puneet Sagar Abhiyan’. What is Puneet Sagar Abhiyan? Launched by: National Cadet Corps(NCC) Objective: To clean Sea Shores/Beaches and other water bodies including rivers & lakes of plastic & other waste and increase awareness amongst the local population about the importance of keeping the… Continue reading NCC’S PUNEET SAGAR CAMPAIGN TO CULMINATE ON JUNE 5, 2022
Keep eco-sensitive zone of 1 km around forests: Supreme Court
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Eco-Sensitive Zones(ESZ)?3 What is the purpose of declaring ESZ?4 Mandatory ESZ around Protected Areas5 Mining should not be permitted around Protected Areas What is the News? The Supreme Court has directed that every protected forest, national park, and wildlife sanctuary across the country should have a mandatory eco-sensitive… Continue reading Keep eco-sensitive zone of 1 km around forests: Supreme Court
Release of Banda Singh Bahadur Martyrdom Monument Poster
Contents1 What is the News?2 Who was Baba Banda Singh Bahadur?3 Martyrdom4 Memorial What is the News? Minister of State for Culture in an event organized by the National Monuments Authority (NMA) released ‘Banda Singh Bahadur Martyrdom Monument Poster’ ahead of his 306th Martyrdom Day on 9th June. Who was Baba Banda Singh Bahadur? Baba… Continue reading Release of Banda Singh Bahadur Martyrdom Monument Poster
Saving a Giant Softshell Turtle
What is the News? This article talks about the Cantor’s Giant Softshell Turtle. What is Cantor’s Giant Softshell Turtle? Source: Livemint Cantor’s giant softshell turtle (Pelochelys cantorii) also known commonly as the Asian giant softshell turtle and the frog-faced softshell turtle is a species of freshwater turtle in the family Trionychidae. Origin of Name: The… Continue reading Saving a Giant Softshell Turtle
US and India working to build on gains from trade forum
What is the News? Officials from US and India are looking at what can be achieved at this year’s U.S. India Trade Policy Forum(TPF) session, likely to be held in November,2022. What is the U.S. India Trade Policy Forum(TPF)? Established in: 2005 and reconstituted in 2014. Aim: To help smooth out differences in trade and… Continue reading US and India working to build on gains from trade forum
Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment launched the Scheme “SHRESHTA”
What is the News? The Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment has launched the “SHRESHTA”- Scheme. What is SHRESHTA Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Full-Form: Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA) Objective: To provide high-quality education for meritorious but poor Scheduled Castes(SC) students… Continue reading Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment launched the Scheme “SHRESHTA”
Right to Compensation (Against Wrongful Prosecution, Incarcerations, and Convictions) – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the statistics related to under-trials in prisons?3 What remedies are available to a person against wrongful incarceration/conviction?4 What are the global standards regarding Right to Compensation?5 What is the need for Right to Compensation against wrongful arrest?6 What should be the approach going ahead?7 Conclusion Introduction It… Continue reading Right to Compensation (Against Wrongful Prosecution, Incarcerations, and Convictions) – Explained, pointwise
