What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the payment of ex-gratia amount pertaining to claims submitted by Lending Institutions (LIs) under “Scheme for grant of ex-gratia payment of difference between compound interest and simple interest for six months to borrowers in specified loan accounts”. What is the “Scheme for grant of ex-gratia payment… Continue reading Cabinet approves Scheme for grant of ex-gratia payment of difference between compound interest and simple interest for six months to borrowers in specified loan accounts
Antimicrobial resistance in aquaculture can hit exports, Centre warns states
What is the News? The Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying have written to the chief secretaries of all states and Union territories regarding the threat posed by antibiotic use in the aquaculture sector. Antimicrobial resistance in Aquaculture Sector Antimicrobial resistance is being seen in the aquaculture sector, particularly shrimp aquaculture. This is… Continue reading Antimicrobial resistance in aquaculture can hit exports, Centre warns states
Experts from India and Israel suggested expanding scope of India-Israel Industrial R&D & Technological Innovation Fund(I4F)
What is the News? At the 8th Governing body meeting of the India-Israel Industrial R&D and Technological Innovation Fund(I4F), India and Israel approved three joint R&D projects and deliberated on widening the scope of the I4F programme. What are three joint projects approved under the I4F Programme The three projects are: ‘Centrally Monitored IoT Nanosensors… Continue reading Experts from India and Israel suggested expanding scope of India-Israel Industrial R&D & Technological Innovation Fund(I4F)
BiodiverCities by 2030: Transforming cities relationship with nature
What is the news? The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released a report titled “BiodiverCities by 2030: Transforming cities’ relationship with nature”. What is the “BiodiverCities by 2030: Transforming cities relationship with nature” Report? The report is a key output of the BiodiverCities by 2030 initiative Note: BiodiverCities by 2030 initiative is led jointly by… Continue reading BiodiverCities by 2030: Transforming cities relationship with nature
Cabinet approves extension of tenure of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis for three years
What is the news? The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the tenure of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) for three years. What is the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK)? National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) was constituted in 1994 as a statutory body as per the provisions of the NCSK… Continue reading Cabinet approves extension of tenure of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis for three years
‘Superbugs claim 1.3m lives a year, 3.9L in S Asia alone’
What is the news? According to a study published in The Lancet, Superbugs kill around 1.27 million people globally every year. What are Superbugs? Superbugs are pathogens which are resistant to multiple antimicrobial drugs, thus making it harder to treat. Patients infected with any of these bugs often have to be treated with last line… Continue reading ‘Superbugs claim 1.3m lives a year, 3.9L in S Asia alone’
Explained: Houthis and the war in Yemen, in which Indian lives have now been lost
What is the news? A suspected drone attack in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates(UAE) has caused multiple explosions in which three people were killed — two Indians and one Pakistani. The attack was claimed by the Houthi rebels of Yemen. Note: Yemen is located at the junction of the Red Sea… Continue reading Explained: Houthis and the war in Yemen, in which Indian lives have now been lost
Miss Kerala not endangered: aquarists
What is the News? Denison barb (Miss Kerala), a fish species, has been included in Schedule I of the Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2021. However, aquarists and ornamental fish breeders have issues with this inclusion. What is Denison barb (Miss Kerala)? Denison barb (Miss Kerala) is also known as red-line torpedo barb, or roseline… Continue reading Miss Kerala not endangered: aquarists
Centre to rank states on faster green nods, fewer details sought
News: In a controversial move, the Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has decided to incentivise states by ranking them on the basis of efficiency and timelines in grant of environmental clearances. It is to be noted that the time period for providing environmental clearance to a project has already been reduced from… Continue reading Centre to rank states on faster green nods, fewer details sought
Why 5G roll-outs are disrupting flights to the US
News: Air India and several other airlines have cancelled flights to the US. They are worried that the 5G roll-out there may affect aircraft and passenger safety, a concern raised by Boeing and Airbus in the past. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and aircraft makers warned that accurate functioning of radar altimeters in some aircraft may… Continue reading Why 5G roll-outs are disrupting flights to the US
