News:The India Meteorological Department (IMD) released a new list of names of tropical cyclones over the north Indian Ocean. Facts The World Meteorological Organization maintains rotating lists of names which are appropriate for each Tropical Cyclone basin. The naming of the tropical cyclones over the north Indian Ocean basin started in 2004. The Regional Specialized… Continue reading IMD releases new list of cyclone names
Union Minister of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj issues guidelines regarding the SVAMITVA scheme
News:Union Minister of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj released guidelines of SVAMITVA scheme Facts: Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Panchayati Raj Aim: To provide an integrated property validation solution for rural India. The scheme uses latest Drone Surveying technology, for demarcating the inhabitant (Aabadi) land in rural areas. Implemented in: Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar… Continue reading Union Minister of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj issues guidelines regarding the SVAMITVA scheme
First-ever digital geological map of moon released by US Geological Survey
News: The United States Geological Survey (USGS), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Lunar Planetary Institute released the ‘Unified Geologic Map of the Moon’ Facts: It is the first ever digital, unified, global, geological map of the moon Scale: 1:5,000,000 Significance: blueprint for future human missions source of research and analysis for the… Continue reading First-ever digital geological map of moon released by US Geological Survey
Aden – Yemen’s Port City
News:The Southern Transitional Council(STC),a separatist group in Yemen has declared self rule in the Port city of Aden and other southern provinces. Facts: Aden is situated along the north coast of the Gulf of Aden and lies on a peninsula enclosing the eastern side of Al-Tawāhī Harbour. In 2015, it was declared as the temporary… Continue reading Aden – Yemen’s Port City
Petersberg Climate Dialogue
News:The 11th session of ‘Petersberg Climate Dialogue’ was held for the first time through video conferencing. Facts: Petersberg Climate Dialogue has been organized by the Government of Germany since 2010. Aim:To provide a forum for informal high-level political discussions, focusing both on international climate negotiations and the advancement of climate action. The 11th Dialogue was… Continue reading Petersberg Climate Dialogue
Amur Falcon
News:The radio tagged Amur falcons have started to arrive in India for further destination to their breeding grounds in northern China. Facts: Amur falcons(Falco amurensis) are the world’s longest travelling migratory raptors. They migrate annually during winter from their breeding grounds in Mongolia, South-east Russia and northern China to warmer South Africa through India and… Continue reading Amur Falcon
International Financial Services Centres Authority
News:Government of India has notified the establishment of International Financial Services Centres Authority(IFSCA). Facts: IFSCA was established to regulate the financial services market in the International Financial Services Centres set up under the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005. Composition:It consists of nine members: a) Chairperson b) members each from the RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, PFRDA c)… Continue reading International Financial Services Centres Authority
Explained: How the ozone layer hole over Arctic closed
News:European Union’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service(CAMS) has announced that a hole in the Arctic ozone layer believed to be the biggest reported over the Arctic has closed. Facts: Ozone Hole:It refers to a region in the stratosphere where the concentration of ozone becomes extremely low in certain months. Reason for Ozone Hole: Cold temperatures (below… Continue reading Explained: How the ozone layer hole over Arctic closed
Chakma and Hajong Communities
News:The Rights and Risks Analysis Group has sought Indian Prime Minister’s intervention in ensuring food for the Chakma and Hajong communities in Arunachal Pradesh. Facts: Chakmas are predominantly Buddhists while Hajongs are Hindus.They were originally the residents of the Chittagong Hill Tracts of East Pakistan(Bangladesh). However, they had to flee to India when their land… Continue reading Chakma and Hajong Communities
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