News: Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate (means science & technology is revered all over) was organised by government as a science week between 22nd to 28th feb. It was organised as a prelude to National Science Day on February 28 that commemorates Sir C.V. Raman’s discovery on light scattering. As per the author, this program should have… Continue reading A day to embody the true spirit of science
Council of Europe suspends Russia
What is the News? The Council of Europe has suspended Russia from its rights of representation in the Council. However, Russia was not permanently removed from the council, thus obligated to follow its human rights provisions. What is the Council of Europe? The Council of Europe was founded in 1949 by the Treaty of London.… Continue reading Council of Europe suspends Russia
Compensation to Victims of Hit and Run Motor Accidents Scheme, 2022: Hit-and-run deaths: Govt notifies 8-fold hike in relief to Rs 2 lakh
What is the News? The Government has released “The Compensation to Victims of Hit and Run Motor Accidents Scheme, 2022”. Note: According to the government data, 3.66 lakh road accidents occurred in the country in 2020 resulting in 1.31 lakh deaths. What is Compensation to Victims of Hit and Run Motor Accidents Scheme, 2022? Released… Continue reading Compensation to Victims of Hit and Run Motor Accidents Scheme, 2022: Hit-and-run deaths: Govt notifies 8-fold hike in relief to Rs 2 lakh
India launches Operation Ganga to evacuate stranded Indian nationals in Ukraine
What is the News? The Government of India has launched Operation Ganga. What is Operation Ganga? Operation Ganga was launched to help stranded Indian nationals come back to India from Ukraine through special flights amidst the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Since Ukraine is currently a no-fly zone, citizens and students are being evacuated to nearby… Continue reading India launches Operation Ganga to evacuate stranded Indian nationals in Ukraine
Cabinet approves implementation of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). What is Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission(ABDM)? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Type: Central Sector Scheme Aim: To create a seamless online platform through the provision of a wide range of data, information and infrastructure services. It will… Continue reading Cabinet approves implementation of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
Role of Market Infrastructure Institutions(MIIs)
What is the News? National Stock Exchange(NSE), the country’s largest equities and derivatives exchange was fined by SEBI for laxity in governance pertaining to actions taken during the tenure of its former MD. While penalising NSE, SEBI also noted that the NSE was a systemically important market infrastructure institution (MII). What are Market Infrastructure Institutions… Continue reading Role of Market Infrastructure Institutions(MIIs)
India seeks Namibia’s partnership for re-introduction of Cheetahs into Madhya Pradesh
What is the News? A delegation from India left for Namibia to discuss cheetah translocation logistics with the Namibia Government. About Cheetah The cheetah is the world’s fastest land animal. The cheetah was declared extinct in India in 1952. Cheetah is, in fact, the only large carnivore to have become extinct in Independent India. IUCN Status:… Continue reading India seeks Namibia’s partnership for re-introduction of Cheetahs into Madhya Pradesh
KVIC proposes lifting of “Export Prohibition” on Bamboo Charcoal for Higher Profitability of Bamboo Industry
What is the News? Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC) has urged the Government to lift the “export prohibition” on bamboo charcoal for optimum utilization of raw bamboo and higher profitability in the bamboo industry. About Bamboo waste in India In India, bamboo is mostly used in the manufacturing of Agarbatti. Around 16% (upper layers of… Continue reading KVIC proposes lifting of “Export Prohibition” on Bamboo Charcoal for Higher Profitability of Bamboo Industry
Explained: Why eastern Europe is popular with Indian medical students
What is the News? Ukraine and other eastern European countries like Romania and Bulgaria are popular destinations for Indian students pursuing medicine. Why Eastern European countries are popular for Indian medical students? Easy Entrance Criteria: There are no entrance exams to pass in order to gain admission to medical schools.(Since 2018, India has made it… Continue reading Explained: Why eastern Europe is popular with Indian medical students
Explained: What is SWIFT, what shutting Russia out of it means
What is the News? The US and European Union (EU) have decided to exclude some Russian banks from the SWIFT payment system. What is SWIFT? SWIFT system stands for the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication. It is a secure platform for financial institutions to exchange information about global monetary transactions such as money transfers.… Continue reading Explained: What is SWIFT, what shutting Russia out of it means
