Source: TOI About Great Hornbill: The great hornbill (Buceros bicornis) is also known as the concave-casqued hornbill, great Indian hornbill or great pied hornbill. It is one of the larger members of the hornbill family. It is found in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. The most prominent feature of the Great Hornbill is the… Continue reading Arunachal’s hornbill is inspiring — from forest guards to tribes, people protect nature
Union Minister releases ‘IndiGau’ SNP based chip for conservation of cattle breeds
Source: PIB What is the News? Union Minister of Science & Technology has launched “IndiGau’. About IndiGau: IndiGau is India’s first Cattle Genomic Chip for the conservation of pure varieties of indigenous cattle breeds like Gir, Kankrej, Sahiwal, Ongole etc. Developed by: National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NAIB), Hyderabad, an autonomous institution under the aegis… Continue reading Union Minister releases ‘IndiGau’ SNP based chip for conservation of cattle breeds
First Nasal Vaccine Developed by Bharat Biotech supported by DBT-BIRAC gets nod of regulator for Phase 2 Trial
Source: PIB What is the News? BBV154, the first Nasal Vaccine against Covid-19 has received the regulator’s nod for conducting Phase 2 and 3 clinical trials. About BBV154: BBV154 is an intranasal replication-deficient chimpanzee adenovirus SARS-CoV-2 vectored vaccine. It is the first Intranasal Covid-19 Vaccine being developed by Bharat Biotech. Click Here to read about… Continue reading First Nasal Vaccine Developed by Bharat Biotech supported by DBT-BIRAC gets nod of regulator for Phase 2 Trial
Govt. allows GM soy meal import to support poultry industry
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Union Government of India has decided to allow the import of genetically modified (GM) soymeal. Background: Soymeal is the protein-rich solid left after the oil is extracted from the bean. It is used as a raw material for poultry feed. Since the last few months, domestic prices… Continue reading Govt. allows GM soy meal import to support poultry industry
Candy sticks to earbuds: Govt bans single-use plastic from 2022
Source: Indian Express, The Hindu and PIB What is the News? The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has notified the Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021. Main Purpose of the Rules: The rules aim to prohibit the use of specific single-use plastic items which have “low utility and high littering potential” by 2022.… Continue reading Candy sticks to earbuds: Govt bans single-use plastic from 2022
At 100GW, India now 4th in solar, wind energy capacity
Source: Times of India What is the news? India’s renewable energy capacity, excluding large hydroelectric projects, hit 100 GW (gigawatts) on 12th Aug 21, making it the world’s fourth largest in terms of total installed green energy capacity. The 100 GW renewable capacity accounts for 26% of India’s total installed generation capacity of 383 GW.… Continue reading At 100GW, India now 4th in solar, wind energy capacity
MoHUA launches one brand -‘SonChiraiya’ – for Urban SHG products
Source: PIB What is the News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched ‘SonChiraiya’. About SonChiraiya: SonChiraiya is a brand and logo for the marketing of urban Self-Help Group (SHG) products. This will help in improving visibility and global access for the products made by urban SHG women. Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National… Continue reading MoHUA launches one brand -‘SonChiraiya’ – for Urban SHG products
AB-PMJAY gave ₹2,794 cr. for COVID treatment
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The government of India has informed about the achievements of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). It has also released funds under India COVID-19 Emergency Response & Health System Preparedness Package: Phase-II (ECRP-II package). About Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY): AB-PMJAY Role of… Continue reading AB-PMJAY gave ₹2,794 cr. for COVID treatment
Whale shark caught in fishing net in Odisha dies
Source: Down To Earth What is the News? A female whale shark died after getting trapped in a fishing net off Odisha’s Paradip coast. Whale Shark: Whale Shark(Rhincodon typus) is the largest known extant fish species. Features: Whale Sharks are a ‘filter feeder shark’ which means it does not eat meat like other sharks. They… Continue reading Whale shark caught in fishing net in Odisha dies
PM launches scrap policy for unfit vehicles; projects gain for owners, economy
Source: Indian Express 1, Indian Express 2, Down to Earth, India Today, The Hindu Relevance: On Vehicle scrappage policy Synopsis: A formal launch of National Vehicle Scrappage policy is an important step towards waste to wealth. A critical analysis of the policy. Context India’s National Vehicle Scrappage Policy, unveiled in March 2021, has been formally… Continue reading PM launches scrap policy for unfit vehicles; projects gain for owners, economy
