Source: PIB What is the News? The consignment of ‘Raja Mircha’ also referred as king chilli from Nagaland was exported to London via Guwahati by air for the first time. About Raja Mircha: Raja Mircha is a chilli from Nagaland. It is also referred to as king chilli or Bhoot Jolokia and Ghost pepper. Genus:… Continue reading King Chilli ‘Raja Mircha’ from Nagaland exported to London for the first time
KVIC & BSF Launch Project BOLD in Jaisalmer to Prevent Desertification and Support Rural Economy
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 About Project BOLD:3 Why was Bamboo chosen for the Project?4 Benefits: What is the News? Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC) in collaboration with the Border Security Force (BSF) has planted 1000 bamboo saplings at Tanot village in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan under Project BOLD. About Project BOLD: Project BOLD (Bamboo… Continue reading KVIC & BSF Launch Project BOLD in Jaisalmer to Prevent Desertification and Support Rural Economy
Distressed banks: Deposit insurance payout within 90 days gets approval
Source: Indian Express Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the amendments approved? 3 Increase in Insurance Premium:4 Coverage of DICGC: What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved amendments to the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) Act, 1961. What are the amendments approved? Faster Process: The depositors will be provided funds up… Continue reading Distressed banks: Deposit insurance payout within 90 days gets approval
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya students detect asteroids under Khagolshala Asteroid Search Campaign 2021
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 About Khagolshala Asteroid Search Campaign:3 About Asteroids:4 About PANSTARRS Telescope: What is the News? Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya students have detected Eight Asteroids as part of the Khagolshala Asteroid Search Campaign 2021. About Khagolshala Asteroid Search Campaign: Khagolshala Asteroid Search Campaign(KASC) is an initiative of the Office of Principal… Continue reading Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya students detect asteroids under Khagolshala Asteroid Search Campaign 2021
Centre launches Secured Logistics Document Exchange and Calculator for GreenHouse Gas Emissions Initiatives
Source: PIB What is the News? Government of India has launched the Secured Logistics Document Exchange Initiative along with a Calculator for GreenHouse Gas Emissions Initiative. About Secured Logistics Document Exchange(SLDE) Initiative: SLDE platform is a solution that aims to replace the present manual process of generation, exchange and compliance of logistics documents with a… Continue reading Centre launches Secured Logistics Document Exchange and Calculator for GreenHouse Gas Emissions Initiatives
International Financial Services Centres Authority (Capital Market Intermediaries) Regulations, 2021
Source: PIB What is the News? International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has released the proposed IFSCA (Capital Market Intermediaries) Regulations, 2021. The regulations provide for regulatory requirements in respect of registration, obligations and responsibilities of various types of capital market intermediaries. About IFSCA: International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) was established in 2020 under… Continue reading International Financial Services Centres Authority (Capital Market Intermediaries) Regulations, 2021
Researchers develop nano-structured aluminium surface having multiple applications
Source: PIB What is the News? A group of researchers has developed a nano-structured, self-cleaning, sustainable aluminium surface by utilizing a simple and environment-friendly fabrication route. This could have multiple applications ranging from biomedical to aerospace and automobiles to household appliances. Why was this developed? Aluminum is a light metal. It has many industrial applications… Continue reading Researchers develop nano-structured aluminium surface having multiple applications
It begs the question- Begging is a matter of survival, not choice. Invisibilising destitute solve nothing-
Source – Times of India Relevance – SC has ruled against the criminalization of begging. Synopsis – The Supreme Court refuses to ban begging amid pandemics. Contents1 Introduction-2 Begging law in India-3 Previous stance over begging-4 Way forward- Introduction- The Supreme Court turned down a petition demanding to restrain vagabonds and the homeless from begging… Continue reading It begs the question- Begging is a matter of survival, not choice. Invisibilising destitute solve nothing-
No need for a drastic population policy
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Population control measures have to be rational and focus on the welfare-based approach Contents1 Synopsis: 2 Introduction3 Decreasing fertility rates in India:4 Does the fertility rate depend on religion?5 Problem of ageing6 Conclusion Synopsis: Data from Assam and Uttar Pradesh show that fertility rates have been reducing over time. Introduction The Uttar Pradesh… Continue reading No need for a drastic population policy
Floods in Europe and lessons for India – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 About the floods in Europe:3 How Climate change can cause floods?4 Extreme rainfall in India this year:5 The Dutch example:6 Why are the early warning systems not efficient?7 Lessons for India from Floods in Europe: Introduction Climate change and global warming will continue to cause extreme climatic events. Across the world, countries are… Continue reading Floods in Europe and lessons for India – Explained, Pointwise
