News: According to Startup India, one in five children die before their fifth birthday because of poor sanitation and hygiene conditions. What are the environmental degradation problems? Global According to the United Nations, Globally, around 80% of wastewater flows back into the ecosystem without being treated or reused which pose a significant environmental and health… Continue reading Focusing on public health engineering
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 17th, 2022
Dear Friends, We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – May 17th, 2022
Inauguration of amenities at Kanheri Caves
What is the News? The Union Minister for Tourism, Culture and Development of the North Eastern Region (DoNER) has inaugurated the Kanheri Caves on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. What are Kanheri Caves? The Kanheri Caves are a group of caves and rock-cut monuments located on the western outskirts of Mumbai. The caves are located… Continue reading Inauguration of amenities at Kanheri Caves
Explained: What is fair and average quality wheat, the norms for which have been relaxed by the government?
What is the News? The Centre has relaxed the Fair and Average Quality(FAQ) norms for wheat in the ongoing rabi marketing season in Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh raising the permissible limit of “shriveled and broken grains” to 18% from the existing 6%. Procurement Process of Wheat Every year, before procurement begins in April, the Storage… Continue reading Explained: What is fair and average quality wheat, the norms for which have been relaxed by the government?
Explained: What is the Places of Worship Act and what are its provisions?
What is the News? The Supreme Court will hear an appeal challenging the order of a civil court in Varanasi which allowed inspection, survey and videography at the Gyanvapi Mosque complex. The petitioner contended that the Civil Court order upheld by Allahabad High Court is “clearly prohibited” by The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act,… Continue reading Explained: What is the Places of Worship Act and what are its provisions?
The repo rate in India
What is the News? Reserve Bank of India has announced that the RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee(MPC) had held an ‘off-cycle’ meeting at which it had decided unanimously to raise the policy repo rate by 40 basis points to 4.40% with immediate effect. What is Repo Rate? The Repo Rate is one of several direct and… Continue reading The repo rate in India
Chief of Defence Staff and top-level military reforms
What is the News? The government of India is reassessing the concept of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and the Department of Military Affairs(DMA) to fix overlaps in the system and streamline the process due to which there has been a delay in the appointment of a new CDS. What is the Chief of Defence… Continue reading Chief of Defence Staff and top-level military reforms
Biomaterial from fungal extract helps heal wounds
What is the News? Scientists have developed a new biomaterial that can be used to disinfect wounds and hastens the process of healing. What is Biomaterial? A biomaterial is a substance that has been engineered to interact with biological systems for a medical purpose, either a therapeutic or a diagnostic one. What type of Biomaterial… Continue reading Biomaterial from fungal extract helps heal wounds
India’s 52nd tiger reserve, Ramgarh Vishdhari notified
What is the News? Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary was notified as a tiger reserve after a nod by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change(MoEF&CC). Note: Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary will be India’s 52nd tiger reserve and Rajasthan’s fourth after Ranthambore, Sariska and Mukundra. What is Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary? Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife… Continue reading India’s 52nd tiger reserve, Ramgarh Vishdhari notified
Report flags risk of fortified rice for some
What is the News? Activists have said that the distribution of iron-fortified rice through government schemes to curb anemia must be stopped in States like Jharkhand. What is fortified rice? One kilogram each of iron powder, vitamin B12 and folic acid are added to a quintal of powdered rice, reconstituted into small rice-grain shaped pellets… Continue reading Report flags risk of fortified rice for some
