What is the News? In a first of its kind, drones were used for the transportation of Lakadong turmeric from Meghalaya to other parts of the country with an aim to resolve first-mile connectivity issues of farmers from the hinterland. What is Lakadong Turmeric? Lakadong turmeric has been identified under the One District, One Product(ODOP)… Continue reading First of its kind Fly-off event to demonstrate use of UAVs/Drones for transport of Lakadong Turmeric happens in West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya
Centre plans to tweak no-build zone around monument
What is the News? The Ministry of Culture is working on amendments to the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act, 1958. What is the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act, 1958? AMASR Act provides for the preservation of ancient and historical monuments and archaeological sites and remains of national… Continue reading Centre plans to tweak no-build zone around monument
Surety bonds: Slow take-off likely as pricing, reinsurance concerns remain
What is the News? In Budget 2022-23, the government has allowed the use of surety insurance bonds as a substitute for bank guarantees in case of government procurement and also for gold imports. What are Surety Bonds? A surety bond is a legally binding contract entered into by three parties—the principal, the obligee and the… Continue reading Surety bonds: Slow take-off likely as pricing, reinsurance concerns remain
PM dedicates to the nation 216-feet tall ‘Statue of Equality’ commemorating Sri Ramanujacharya
What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the Statue of Equality in Hyderabad. The statue commemorates the 11th-century Bhakti Saint Sri Ramanujacharya. Who was Ramanujacharya? Ramanujacharya was a Vedic philosopher and social reformer. He is the founder of Bhakti Marg. He is also considered to be the inspiration for poets like Annamacharya, Ramdas,… Continue reading PM dedicates to the nation 216-feet tall ‘Statue of Equality’ commemorating Sri Ramanujacharya
Basai Wetlands: An oasis in the heart of a concrete jungle
What is the news? The Basai Wetlands has shrunk to a quarter of its original size over the years. Where is Basai Wetland? Basai Wetland is located in Gurgaon, Haryana. The wetland lies in one of the paleochannel of the Sahibi River, a tributary of Yamuna which originates from the Aravalli range in Rajasthan and… Continue reading Basai Wetlands: An oasis in the heart of a concrete jungle
Global analysis of health care waste in the context of COVID-19
What is the news? The World Health Organisation(WHO) has released a report titled “Global analysis of health care waste in the context of COVID-19”. What is the purpose of the report? The report quantifies the additional COVID-19 healthcare waste generated, describes current healthcare waste management systems and solutions to reduce the impact of waste on… Continue reading Global analysis of health care waste in the context of COVID-19
Govt approved Indian Footwear and Leather Development Programme (IFLDP)
What is the news? The government has approved the continuation of the Indian Footwear and Leather Development Programme (IFLDP) from 2021-22 till March 2026. What is the Indian Footwear and Leather Development Programme (IFLDP)? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Aim: To develop infrastructure for the leather sector, address environmental concerns specific to the… Continue reading Govt approved Indian Footwear and Leather Development Programme (IFLDP)
Black Percher: Rare insect sighted in Seshachalam
What is the News? Black Percher was sighted for the first time in the Seshachalam Hill ranges recently. What is Black Percher? Black percher or black ground skimmer (Diplacodes lefebvrii) is a species of dragonfly. It belongs to the phylum arthropoda, class insecta and order odonata. Range: It is a very widespread and common species… Continue reading Black Percher: Rare insect sighted in Seshachalam
Our broken system of clearances
News: Recently, the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has said that it will rank the state environmental impact assessment authorities based on the speed at which environmental approvals are given. What is the issue with such ranking? Read Here How the EIA process of assessment has been systematically destroyed over the years?… Continue reading Our broken system of clearances
How to create a better power distribution Network
News: Government in July 2021 launched Revamped Distribution Sector Reform Scheme (RDSS) scheme This is the latest of many central government grant-based programmes towards electricity distribution network investments. This has been introduced to increase access and improving performance in the electricity distribution sector. What is the Revamped Distribution Sector Reform Scheme (RDSS) scheme? The… Continue reading How to create a better power distribution Network
