News: After its exit from RCEP, India and Mauritius signed a Comprehensive Economic Co-operation and Partnership Agreement. Interim trade agreements with the UK, Canada and Australia are in the pipeline. India recently announced trade deal with UAE also. Read here: India, UAE sign comprehensive trade pact What are the key outcomes of the India-UAE trade treaty? The… Continue reading UAE treaty could give a fillip to Indian exports to the Gulf and Africa, benefit pharma and MSME sector
China’s answer to rising sea levels, food insecurity: ‘seawater rice’
What is the News? Chinese Scientists have developed a variety of rice known as “Seawater Rice”. What is Seawater Rice? Seawater Rice is new salt-tolerant rice that can be grown in salty soil near the sea. This rice was created by over-expressing a gene from selected wild rice that’s more resistant to saline and alkali. What… Continue reading China’s answer to rising sea levels, food insecurity: ‘seawater rice’
MNRE’s new policy framework recognises distributed renewable energy as solution for uplifting rural economy
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Distributed Renewable Energy(DRE)?3 What are the problems faced by Distributed Renewable Energy(DRE) in India?4 What does the policy framework say on Distributed Renewable Energy(DRE)? What is the News? The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) released a draft policy framework for Distributed Renewable Energy(DRE). What is Distributed… Continue reading MNRE’s new policy framework recognises distributed renewable energy as solution for uplifting rural economy
Biggest Tribal Fair Medaram Jatara celebrated with traditional fervour and zeal
What is the News? Sammakka Saralamma Jatara has concluded after being celebrated with traditional fervour and zeal. What is Sammakka Saralamma Jatara? Sammakka Saralamma Jatara is also known as Medaram Jatara. Reason for conducting: The festival honours the fight of a mother and daughter, Sammakka and Saralamma, with the reigning rulers against an unjust law.… Continue reading Biggest Tribal Fair Medaram Jatara celebrated with traditional fervour and zeal
What does record food production mean for India?
Contents1 What is the News?2 How was the food production in India this year?3 What does this mean for retail food prices?4 What are the risks going ahead?5 What steps the government should take? What is the News? Food production in India is estimated to touch a record 316 million tonnes in 2021-22, 8% more … Continue reading What does record food production mean for India?
Presidential Fleet Review: what Navy displays, and its significance
What is the News? The President will take part in the Indian Navy’s 12th Presidential Fleet Review. What is the President’s Fleet Review? President’s Fleet Review is the country’s President taking stock of the Navy’s capability. It showcases all types of ships and capabilities the Navy has. The President is taken on one of the… Continue reading Presidential Fleet Review: what Navy displays, and its significance
Govt of India, World Bank sign loan agreement of $115 million for implementation of REWARD Project
What is the news? The Government of India, State Governments of Karnataka and Odisha and the World Bank have signed a $115 million REWARD Project. What is a REWARD Project? REWARD stands for Rejuvenating Watersheds for Agricultural Resilience through Innovative Development Programme. Aim: To help national and state institutions adopt improved watershed management practices to… Continue reading Govt of India, World Bank sign loan agreement of $115 million for implementation of REWARD Project
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: IHRS Indian organisation founded in London on 18 Feb, 1905
What is the news? Under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Government of India organised an event to recall the foundation of Indian Home Rule Society (IHRS). What is Indian Home Rule Society (IHRS)? Indian Home Rule Society (IHRS) was founded in 1905 in London. Founded by: It was founded by Shyamji Krishna Varma with support… Continue reading Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: IHRS Indian organisation founded in London on 18 Feb, 1905
Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate
What is the news? The Government of India is organizing “Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate” as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. What is Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate? Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate (science is revered all over) is a nationwide week-long programme of competitions and lectures for school students and collegians. Aim: To attract students towards scientific knowledge of… Continue reading Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate
‘Lavender Cultivation’ under CSIR-IIIM’s Aroma Mission to be started in Ramban as a part of Purple Revolution
What is the news? The Union Minister of State has said that the government was planning to commence ‘Purple Revolution’ in Ramban district in Jammu and Kashmir. What is the Purple Revolution? Purple or Lavender Revolution was launched by the Union Ministry of Science & Technology through the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)… Continue reading ‘Lavender Cultivation’ under CSIR-IIIM’s Aroma Mission to be started in Ramban as a part of Purple Revolution
