Union Health Minister releases ‘Ayush Standard Treatment Protocol’ to fight Coronavirus

News: Ministry of Health and Ayush has released the ‘Ayush Standard Treatment Protocol’ for management of Covid-19 in association with the Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR) and Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). Facts: Background: Government had set up an Interdisciplinary Committee for Integration of Ayurveda and Yoga Interventions in the ‘National Clinical Management… Continue reading Union Health Minister releases ‘Ayush Standard Treatment Protocol’ to fight Coronavirus

India, Myanmar agree to work towards operationalization of Sittwe Port

News: India and Myanmar have agreed to work towards the operationalization of the Sittwe port. Facts: Sittwe Port: It is a deepwater port constructed by India in 2016 at Sittwe, the capital of Rakhine State in Myanmar. The port is situated at the mouth of the Kaladan River and is being financed by India as… Continue reading India, Myanmar agree to work towards operationalization of Sittwe Port

Delhi zoo generated ecosystem services worth Rs 422.76 crore in 2019-20 : Study

News: According to a study by the Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), the annual economic value of ecosystem services provided by the Delhi zoo works out to be ₹422 crore.The study was commissioned by the Central Zoo Authority. Facts: Ecosystem Services: These are the direct and indirect contributions of the ecosystems to humankind’s well-being. Classification:… Continue reading Delhi zoo generated ecosystem services worth Rs 422.76 crore in 2019-20 : Study

Scientists discovers mechanism against Xoo Infection in Rice

News: Scientists from the Centre for Plant Molecular Biology (CPMB) have uncovered the mechanism by which a bacterium called Xoo interacts with rice plants and causes disease. Facts: Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo infection): It is a serious bacterial leaf blight disease in rice.It is also known as Bacterial blight. Effect: It causes huge yield… Continue reading Scientists discovers mechanism against Xoo Infection in Rice

My Ganga My Dolphin campaign launched at six sites across river Ganga

News: National Mission for Clean Ganga(NMCG), the Wildlife Institute of India and the Forest Department has launched the My Ganga My Dolphin campaign on the occasion of Ganga River Dolphin Day. Facts: Aim: To promote and boost Dolphin based ecotourism in the country and to conduct Dolphin census. The programme also includes dolphin safari in… Continue reading My Ganga My Dolphin campaign launched at six sites across river Ganga

Labour codes reforms

Source- The Indian Express Syllabus- GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment Context- The three labor bills will immensely help the country in bringing much needed economic growth and will help in employment generation. What are the new labour codes? The government has introduced new versions of three… Continue reading Labour codes reforms

Production Linked Incentive Scheme

Source: The Hindu Syllabus: Gs3: Changes in Industrial Policy and their Effects on Industrial Growth Context: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has introduced a Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Large Scale Electronics Manufacturing. What is Production Linked Incentive Scheme? Aim is to position India as a global hub for electronics system design and manufacturing. It… Continue reading Production Linked Incentive Scheme

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