Source: PIB 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 Oasis on Lands in Drought) is an initiative of Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC). Purpose: The… 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 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 to Rs 5 lakh within 90 days in the event of a bank coming under the moratorium… 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 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 Scientific Adviser, Government of India, and SPACE Foundation. The campaign is the India chapter of… 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. Introduction- The Supreme Court turned down a petition demanding to restrain vagabonds and the homeless from begging at traffic lights, markets, and public places, to prevent the spread of… 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 Synopsis: Data from Assam and Uttar Pradesh show that fertility rates have been reducing over time. Introduction The Uttar Pradesh Population (Control, Stabilisation and Welfare) Bill of 2021 promotes a two-child policy. A similar law has also been proposed… Continue reading No need for a drastic population policy
Floods in Europe and lessons for India – Explained, Pointwise
Introduction Climate change and global warming will continue to cause extreme climatic events. Across the world, countries are being confronted with situations of either too little or too much water and droughts interspersed with floods. Rainfall has become unpredictable. The recent floods in Europe are a wake-up call for us to adopt the Dutch mantra,… Continue reading Floods in Europe and lessons for India – Explained, Pointwise
Richer, and poorer: Inequality will continue to scar the economy long after Covid leaves us
Source: Times of India Relevance: Covid pandemic has increased the already huge inequality in the world. Steps to tackle this should be initiated. Synopsis: There is a high possibility that the post-Covid world would be a more unequal world. Introduction Mass deaths reduced the labor force, and post-pandemic labor scarcity resulted in increased pay. Inequality… Continue reading Richer, and poorer: Inequality will continue to scar the economy long after Covid leaves us
