Brief on India-US Relations:- Context- The 2+2 dialogue between India-US comes in the backdrop of a structural shift and turbulence in the global economic order. What is 2+2 Dialogue? It is a format of dialogue where the defense and foreign ministers or secretaries meet with their counterparts from another country. 2+2 Ministerial is the highest-level… Continue reading India – US relationship
Pesticides Management Bill (PMB), 2020
The Pesticides Management Bill (PMB), 2020 was introduced in the Rajya Sabha in March 2020. It seeks to replace the Insecticides Act, 1968. Facts: Aim: To protect the interest of farmers and ensure they get safe and effective pesticides. Key Features: Information to Framers: Farmers would be empowered to get all information regarding the available… Continue reading Pesticides Management Bill (PMB), 2020
India had most deaths in road accidents in 2019: Report
News: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has released a report titled “Road Accidents in India”. Facts: Key Highlights from the report: Road Accidents: The total number of road accidents in India declined 3.86% in 2019. However, India continued to have the most road fatalities in the world followed by China. Causes of Road Accidents:… Continue reading India had most deaths in road accidents in 2019: Report
Kabartal Wetland designated as Ramsar Site
News: Kabartal Wetland has been designated as Ramsar sites.With this, the total number of Ramsar sites in India is 39, the highest in South Asia. Facts: Kabartal Wetland: It is also known as Kanwar Jheel.It covers 2,620 hectares of the Indo-Gangetic plains in the Begusarai district of Bihar. Significance: It acts as a vital flood… Continue reading Kabartal Wetland designated as Ramsar Site
Evidence of dairy production in the Indus Valley Civilisation
News: The study published in the journal Nature has found the Evidence of dairy production in the Indus Valley Civilisation. Facts: About the study: The study was based on molecular chemical analysis of residue in shards of pottery found at the archaeological site of Kotda Bhadli, a rural settlement located in Gujarat. Key findings from… Continue reading Evidence of dairy production in the Indus Valley Civilisation
4th India Energy Forum
News: Prime Minister(PM) has delivered an inaugural address at the India Energy Forum CERAWeek. Facts: Organised by: It is an annual event organized by NITI Aayog and Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. Objective: To deliver a global platform to understand best-practices, discuss reforms, and inform strategies for accelerating investments into the Indian Oil and… Continue reading 4th India Energy Forum
AIM Launches India–Australia Circular Economy Hackathon(I-ACE)
News: Atal Innovation Mission(AIM) in association with Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation(CSIRO) has launched a two day India–Australia Circular Economy Hackathon(I-ACE). Facts: I-ACE Hackathon: It aims to focus on identification and development of innovative technology solutions by bright-minded students, startups and MSMEs of both nations. Themes: The four key themes for the hackathon… Continue reading AIM Launches India–Australia Circular Economy Hackathon(I-ACE)
International Snow Leopard Day
News: International Snow Leopard Day is being observed on October 23 every year since 2013.The primary aim of the day is to raise awareness on conservation and protection of the snow leopards. Facts: HimalSanrakshak: It is a community volunteer programme launched by the Government of India to protect Snow leopards. Snow Leopard Conservation: Project Snow… Continue reading International Snow Leopard Day
‘Back to Village’ programme in J&K
Back to Village(B2V) programme News: Jammu and Kashmir Government announced the third phase of ambitious Back to Village(B2V) programme. Facts: Back to Village(B2V) programme: The programme aims to involve the people of the state and government officials in a joint effort to deliver the mission of equitable development. It also aims to energize Panchayats and… Continue reading ‘Back to Village’ programme in J&K
Union Cabinet approves Mission Karmayogi
News: The Union Cabinet approved the Mission Karmayogi – National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB). Facts: Mission Karmayogi: It is a nationwide programme to lay the foundation for capacity building of civil servants so that they remain entrenched in Indian Culture while they learn the best practices across the world. Aim: To prepare… Continue reading Union Cabinet approves Mission Karmayogi
