Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 About Green Sohra Afforestation Campaign:3 About Greater Sohra Water Project:4 About Cherrapunji:5 About North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme(NESIDS): What is the News? The Union Home Minister has launched the Green Sohra Afforestation Campaign at Sohra (Cherrapunji). About Green Sohra Afforestation Campaign: Green Sohra Afforestation Campaign is a… Continue reading Union Home Minister launches the Green Sohra Afforestation Campaign
Ministry of Women launches web based portal to facilitate ‘PM CARES for Children’ scheme
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 About PM CARES for Children Scheme:3 Benefits under the Scheme:4 Education Expenses of Children:5 Health Insurance: What is the News? The Ministry of Women and Child Development has launched the web based portal “pmcaresforchildren.in” to facilitate submission of applications, identification of children eligible to receive support under the… Continue reading Ministry of Women launches web based portal to facilitate ‘PM CARES for Children’ scheme
35% of the government. schools, anganwadis have no tap water
Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the News?2 Centre’s 100-day Special Campaign:3 What has been achieved so far?4 Drawbacks of the Campaign:5 Government’s Response: What is the News? Over a third of government schools and anganwadis still do not have tap water access even 10 months after the Jal Jeevan Mission(JJM) launched a 100-day campaign.… Continue reading 35% of the government. schools, anganwadis have no tap water
Telangana’s Ramappa temple inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site
Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the News?2 About Ramappa Temple:3 Key Features of the Ramappa Temple:4 Terms to Know: What is the News? The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) has inscribed the Ramappa Temple as a UNESCO ‘World Heritage Site’. About Ramappa Temple: Ramappa (Rudreswara) Temple is also known as the Ramalingeswara… Continue reading Telangana’s Ramappa temple inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site
Are law and technology a solution to fake news?
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Importance of historical thinking for tackling fake news. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Issues in tackling Fake News:4 Suggestions: Synopsis: Stakeholders are attempting to find a robust and effective solution to filter fact from fiction. In this regard, some experts have suggested the inculcation of historical thinking amongst the masses in order to… Continue reading Are law and technology a solution to fake news?
Implication of EU’s new GHG emissions law for Indian industry
Source – The Indian Express Relevance: EU’s emission law will have implications for India as well. Synopsis – Key features and advantages of EU’s new carbon emission law and its implication on India and its industries. Contents1 Introduction –2 What is CBAM [carbon border adjustment mechanism]?3 Advantages of CBAM-4 What are the impacts of CBAM… Continue reading Implication of EU’s new GHG emissions law for Indian industry
A climate risk
Source: The Hindu Relevance: The article highlights the impacts of Climate Change on the seasons of India. Synopsis: Only adequate planning can protect against nature’s unavoidable extremes. What changes have occurred in the climate trends over the Arabian Sea? State the reasons for the same. In the previous two decades, the frequency and intensity of… Continue reading A climate risk
Digging up the ocean floor for metals could prove disastrous
Source: Livemint Relevance: Marine life will be endangered if seafloor mining got commercialised. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction:3 About Polymetallic nodules:4 Challenges in seafloor mining5 Suggestions: Synopsis: The seafloor contains potato-sized rocks that contain many metals needed to make electric-car batteries. Many perceive that seabed mining as a green alternative to land-based mineral extraction—and potentially a hugely lucrative… Continue reading Digging up the ocean floor for metals could prove disastrous
What a digital currency from RBI must get right
Source: The Hindu, Live Mint, Business Standard Relevance: central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are becoming reality. However, before their adoption, a proper cost-benefit analysis will require. Synopsis: The RBI must consider the following issues before rolling out Central Bank Digital Currency. Contents1 Background2 Developments around the world3 Reasons for the creation of Central Bank Digital… Continue reading What a digital currency from RBI must get right
It’s Part of The Problem
Source: Indian Express Relevance: The article highlights the issues in the Public Sector companies, compared to the private sector. Synopsis: There are questions about the state’s proactive and productive role in helping its citizens. Introduction: The typical Indian worker in 1983 had three years of education. It means India delivered glorified illiteracy to the majority… Continue reading It’s Part of The Problem
