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7 PM Editorial |In post-Covid world, growth of business must not be at expense of societal well-being| 27th June 2020
An analysis about the post-COVID world,growth of business and the societal well-being.
One-fifth of Earth’s ocean floor is now mapped
News: The mapping of nearly one-fifth of the world’s ocean floor has been finished under the Seabed 2030 Project. Facts: Seabed 2030 Project: It is a collaborative project between the Nippon Foundation of Japan and the General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans (GEBCO). The project was launched at the United Nations (UN) Ocean Conference in… Continue reading One-fifth of Earth’s ocean floor is now mapped
Nasha Mukt Bharat: Annual Action Plan (2020-21)
News: Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment has launched the Nasha Mukt Bharat: Annual Action Plan (2020-21). Facts: The Nasha Mukt Bharat Annual Action Plan for 2020-21 would focus on 272 most affected districts. The plan aims to launch a three-pronged attack combining efforts of the Narcotics Control Bureau, Outreach/Awareness by Social Justice… Continue reading Nasha Mukt Bharat: Annual Action Plan (2020-21)
Navy Inducts Indigenously Developed Torpedo Decoy System
News: Indian Navy has inducted an Indigenously developed Advanced Torpedo Decoy System named Maareech. Facts: Maareech Advanced Torpedo Defence System(ATDS): It is a torpedo detection and countermeasure system to be used by the Indian Navy. Developed by: It has been designed and developed indigenously by the DRDO labs – Naval Science and Technological Laboratory(NSTL) and… Continue reading Navy Inducts Indigenously Developed Torpedo Decoy System
COVID-19 Initiative: Protecting Global Food Security Through Open Trade
News: Cairns Group has launched a “COVID-19 Initiative: Protecting Global Food Security Through Open Trade” to support the global agricultural and food system during the COVID-19 pandemic. Facts: Cairns Group:It was established in 1986 in Cairns, Australia.It is a coalition of 19 agricultural exporting countries and one observer country. Objective: To liberalize global trade in… Continue reading COVID-19 Initiative: Protecting Global Food Security Through Open Trade
Ancient algae play a role in building a healthy marine ecosystem: Study
News: A study of a microscopic ancient marine algae (Coccolithophores) has found that there is a decrease in the concentration of oceanic calcium carbonate (CaCO3) in the southern Indian ocean. Facts: Coccolithophores: They are single-celled algae living in the upper layers of the world’s oceans. Significance: They play a key role in marine ecosystems as… Continue reading Ancient algae play a role in building a healthy marine ecosystem: Study
Money in Swiss banks: India at 77th place accounts for 0.06% of all foreign funds
News: Swiss National Bank has released the analysis of the latest annual banking statistics. Facts: Key Takeaways: Top Countries: UK was ranked first as it accounted for close to 27% of the total foreign funds parked with Swiss banks at the end of 2019. The UK was followed by the US, West Indies, France and… Continue reading Money in Swiss banks: India at 77th place accounts for 0.06% of all foreign funds
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