Contents1 What is the News?2 About the Study3 What are the key findings of the study?4 Why did Ozone increase during the pandemic induced lockdown?5 What is the significance of this study? What is the News? According to a study, reduction in economic activities during the pandemic-related lockdown had resulted in a decrease in air… Continue reading Air pollution in parts of central-western India and north India increased during the pandemic in contrast to the general trend
National Book Trust announces of 75 Selected Authors under the PM- YUVA Mentorship Scheme
What is the news? National Book Trust, India under Ministry of Education has announced the results of the All-India Contest organized on the Theme ‘National Movement of India’ under the PM-YUVA Mentorship Scheme. What is the PM-YUVA Mentorship Scheme? Aim: To create a pool of authors below the age of 30 years who are ready… Continue reading National Book Trust announces of 75 Selected Authors under the PM- YUVA Mentorship Scheme
Low grant sanctions, disbursement: India wants to promote FPOs but where are the funds?
What is the news? State of India’s Livelihood (SOIL) Report 2021 has been released by Access Development Services, a national livelihoods support organisation. Focus of the report: The report analysed only farmer producer companies registered under The Companies Act, 2013 since they make up a large majority of the organisations started in recent years.The number… Continue reading Low grant sanctions, disbursement: India wants to promote FPOs but where are the funds?
Centre declares Soya Meal as an Essential Commodity up to 30th June, 2022
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Soya Meal?3 What is the impact of declaring Soya Meal as an Essential Commodity?4 What is the Essential Commodities Act 1955? What is the News? Government of India has declared Soya Meal as an Essential Commodity till 30th June, 2022 under the Essential Commodities Act 1955. What is Soya… Continue reading Centre declares Soya Meal as an Essential Commodity up to 30th June, 2022
SC clarifies when dowry deaths may be presumed
What is the news? In a recent judgement, the Supreme Court of India has interpreted Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code (dowry death). Must read: Supreme Court Guidelines on Section 304-B How has the Supreme Court interpreted Section 304-B? The Supreme Court has laid down the following prerequisites to be followed for convicting the… Continue reading SC clarifies when dowry deaths may be presumed
Union Ministers attend the first ever ‘J&K Real Estate Summit- 2021-Unlocking Opportunities’
What is the news? Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs attended the first ever ‘J&K Real Estate Summit- 2021-Unlocking Opportunities’. What is the J & K Real Estate Summit- 2021-Unlocking Opportunities? Organized by: Department of Housing & Urban Development Department, Government of Jammu and Kashmir in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing and Urban… Continue reading Union Ministers attend the first ever ‘J&K Real Estate Summit- 2021-Unlocking Opportunities’
What is 5G in telecom, and how will this tech work in India
What is the news? Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has recently announced that India’s major metros will have 5G services from next year. What is 5G? Read about 5G here. India has been planning to start 5G services since 2018, but lack of flow of cash and adequate capital with at some of the telecom companies… Continue reading What is 5G in telecom, and how will this tech work in India
Why cloud seeding is no longer being seen as an option to clear Delhi’s air
Contents1 What is the news?2 Why the decision to drop the idea of cloud seeding?3 What is the way forward?4 About Cloud Seeding What is the news? According to a document from the Central Pollution Control Board, weather conditions, such as low moisture levels in the capital during the winter, are unsupportive of cloud seeding… Continue reading Why cloud seeding is no longer being seen as an option to clear Delhi’s air
Transforming lives-The job creation potential of livestock transition
News: Around the world farmers are transitioning from livestock operations to plant-based operations. Why are farmers all over the world transitioning from livestock to plant based production? Demand for plant-based products is growing. Farmer specific issues-Animal farming usually has exploitative contracts, with poor working conditions, low income, high vulnerability to market forces and extreme stress. … Continue reading Transforming lives-The job creation potential of livestock transition
Panel to explore withdrawal of AFSPA in Nagaland is a step in the right direction. Centre must build on it
News: Recently, the Centre’s decided to constitute a panel to consider withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from Nagaland. The panel will be headed by the Additional Secretary (Northeast) from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The AFSPA panel has to submit a report in 45 days. Earlier, the Nagaland Assembly passed… Continue reading Panel to explore withdrawal of AFSPA in Nagaland is a step in the right direction. Centre must build on it
