What is the News? The Ministry of Jal Shakti has announced 12 iconic sites. Sites will be covered under Phase IV of the Swachh Iconic Places(SIP) Initiative. Swachh Iconic Places(SIP) Initiative: It is an initiative of the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti under Swachh Bharat Mission(Grameen). Aim: It aims… Continue reading “Swachh Iconic Places”-12 sites to be transformed into ‘Swachh Tourist Destinations’
INCOIS to go for bathymetric study of Andaman and Lakshadweep
What is the News? Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services(INCOIS) will conduct a bathymetric study of Andaman and Lakshadweep. INCOIS will take the help of the National Remote Sensing Centre(NRSC) for airline mapping of the ocean floor around islands. What is the need for this study? The study is needed in view of the… Continue reading INCOIS to go for bathymetric study of Andaman and Lakshadweep
India and Pakistan agrees to observe “2003 Ceasefire agreement”
What is the news? India and Pakistan have issued a joint statement to strictly observe the 2003 Ceasefire agreement along the Line of Control(LoC). About India-Pakistan 2003 Ceasefire agreement: The 2003 ceasefire was a landmark agreement between India and Pakistan. The agreement came soon after both the countries had almost gone to war following the 2001… Continue reading India and Pakistan agrees to observe “2003 Ceasefire agreement”
24th “India-USA Executive Steering Group (ESG) Meeting”
What is the News? The 24th edition of the India-USA Executive Steering Group(ESG) meeting was held in New Delhi. About India-USA Executive Steering Group (ESG): What is it? India-USA Executive Steering Group(ESG) is an Army to Army engagement. This engagement takes place every year alternately in India and USA. Aim: It aims to discuss Army… Continue reading 24th “India-USA Executive Steering Group (ESG) Meeting”
Significance of New IT Rules, 2021 for Social Media
Source- The Indian Express Syllabus- GS 3 – Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nanotechnology, biotechnology, and issues relating to intellectual property rights. Synopsis- Government published IT rules for Social Media and OTT Platforms. Guidelines are for internet intermediaries and digital media organizations. Introduction- The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology [MeitY]… Continue reading Significance of New IT Rules, 2021 for Social Media
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launches “City Innovation Exchange(CiX)”
What is the News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launches the City Innovation exchange(CiX) platform. About City Innovation exchange(CiX) Platform: The platform aims to connect cities to innovators. It will help to design innovative solutions for pressing urban challenges. The platform is built on the philosophy of ‘everyone is an innovator’. The Smart… Continue reading Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launches “City Innovation Exchange(CiX)”
State of Environment Report, 2021
What is the News? The Centre for Science and Environment(CSE) has released the State of Environment Report, 2021. About the State of Environment Report, 2021: It is an annual publication by the Centre for Science and Environment(CSE) along with Down To Earth. It covers aspects such as forests, wildlife, agriculture, rural development, water and sanitation,… Continue reading State of Environment Report, 2021
Right to discussion of State Assemblies and Supreme Court interference
Synopsis: Recently Facebook India head appealed in the Supreme Court against the summon by Delhi Assembly. SC should avoid any interference in the assembly’s right to discussion on important public matters. Background A few months ago, the Delhi Legislative assembly issued a notice to the head of Facebook India, Ajit Mohan. The notice was for him to appear in front of… Continue reading Right to discussion of State Assemblies and Supreme Court interference
Issues associated with the launch of Coronil
Synopsis: Coronil Launch event is in controversy again. Ministers and public figures must not be seen as endorsing drugs whose efficacy is in doubt Background At a recent event, Haridwar-based Patanjali announced that its Coronil Ayurveda medicine recognized as a “supporting measure in COVID-19” by Ayush Ministry. Ministry awarded the Certificate of Pharmaceutical Product (CoPP) as… Continue reading Issues associated with the launch of Coronil
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