What is the News? Ahead of the Russian President visit to India, Defence Acquisition Council(DAC) has approved the deal for the manufacture of AK-203 assault rifles in India. Another deal likely to make progress is for Igla-S Very Short Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) systems. However, the Ka-226T utility helicopter deal is unlikely to be cleared.… Continue reading DAC approves AK-203 deal with Russia
Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021: FAO launches action plan 2021–2025
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) 2021–20252.1 Key Objectives of the plan2.2 Key Features of the plan3 What are antimicrobials?4 What is antimicrobial resistance? What is the News? The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has launched its Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) 2021–2025. About… Continue reading Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021: FAO launches action plan 2021–2025
India has made no progress on anaemia, childhood wasting: Global Nutrition Report
What is the News? The Global Nutrition Report, 2021 has been released. What is the Global Nutrition Report 2021? The Global Nutrition Report was conceived following the first Nutrition for Growth Initiative Summit (N4G) in 2013. Released by: It is a multi-stakeholder initiative, consisting of a Stakeholder Group, Independent Expert Group and Report Secretariat.… Continue reading India has made no progress on anaemia, childhood wasting: Global Nutrition Report
NITI Aayog under the Indo-German Cooperation releases inaugural SDG Urban Index and Dashboard 2021–22
What is the News? Niti Aayog has released the first Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Urban India Index. About SDG Urban India index Developed by: Niti Aayog in collaboration with GIZ and BMZ under the umbrella of Indo-German Development Cooperation. Purpose: It is an SDG progress monitoring tool at the Urban Local Bodies(ULB) level. Methodology: For… Continue reading NITI Aayog under the Indo-German Cooperation releases inaugural SDG Urban Index and Dashboard 2021–22
Managing greywater: A Haryana village shows the way
What is the news? Pond-based greywater treatment systems in Kurak Jagir village in Karnal district, Haryana has shown the way on how to treat Greywater. What is Greywater? Greywater refers to wastewater from non-toilet systems, that is, wastewater from kitchen sinks, dishwashers, baths, showers among others. More than 70% of freshwater across rural households in… Continue reading Managing greywater: A Haryana village shows the way
This science flagship started India’s industrial revolution
Contents1 What is the news?2 About Indian Institute of Science (IISc)3 What is the historical significance of IISc?4 Who are the famous Personalities of IISc? What is the news? Indian Institute of Science (IISc) gave rise to many industries, some of which are still around. Its scientists were instrumental in setting up and leading many… Continue reading This science flagship started India’s industrial revolution
Wanted: An Indian Charlesworth
News: Recently, India nominated Bimal Patel, professor of international law to the UN International Law Commission. Before him, the only instance of an Indian academic elected to the ILC was that of Radhabinod Pal in 1958, an iconic judge. Contents1 Why the nomination is noteworthy?2 What are the practices adopted by other countries?3 What are the drawbacks… Continue reading Wanted: An Indian Charlesworth
Change in course of Himalayan glacier can help to understand the glacial-tectonic interaction
What is the News? Indian scientists studying an unnamed glacier have reported that the glacier had abruptly changed its main course. This is for the first time that such a change in course has been reported in a Himalayan glacier. About the study Scientists were observing a 5 km long unnamed glacier, which covered around… Continue reading Change in course of Himalayan glacier can help to understand the glacial-tectonic interaction
Defence Acquisition Council headed by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh approves proposal of value Rs. 2,236 Cr.
Contents1 What is the news?2 About GSAT-7 Satellites3 What are Software Defined Radios (SDRs)?4 What is the significance of induction of GSAT-7C Satellite and SDRs? What is the news? Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved the procurement proposal of the Air Force for GSAT-7C Satellite and Ground Hubs for real-time connectivity of Software Defined Radios… Continue reading Defence Acquisition Council headed by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh approves proposal of value Rs. 2,236 Cr.
Sustainable agriculture
News: During the recent climate summit in Glasgow, India did not ratify “Action Agenda on Sustainable Agriculture”. India stated that it already has a “National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture” as part of its broad “National Action Plan on Climate Change”. However, these initiatives have failed to improve the condition of Indian agriculture. What are the… Continue reading Sustainable agriculture
