7 PM Editorial | Hyderabad Urban Floods : Reasons and Way forward | 17th October

Good evening dear reader. Here is our 7pm editorial Summary for today Hyderabad Urban Floods: Reasons and way forward What are urban Floods? What are the reasons of Hyderabad Urban Floods? Other common reasons for Urban flooding Impacts of urban floods on vulnerable section Steps taken to tackle Urban Flooding in India Way forward Introduction… Continue reading 7 PM Editorial | Hyderabad Urban Floods : Reasons and Way forward | 17th October

Aadhaar and Aadhaar metadata

A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court ruled that the Aadhaar metadata cannot be stored beyond six months.  Statement 2 is correct. Part of Section 57 of the Aadhaar Act, enabling body corporate and individuals to seek authentication, has been held unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.  Statement 3 is incorrect. After the SC judgment holding the mandatory UID requirements unconstitutional, IRDAI (Insurance… Continue reading Aadhaar and Aadhaar metadata

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Union Minister chairs event on ‘World Food Day’ organized by FSSAI

News: Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare has presided over an event to celebrate ‘World Food Day’.   Facts: The event was organized by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India(FSSAI). Theme: Grow, Nourish and Sustain Together.   Initiatives launched during the event: Eat Right Creativity Challenge for schools: It is a poster and… Continue reading Union Minister chairs event on ‘World Food Day’ organized by FSSAI

India fares poorly in hunger index

News: The Global Hunger Index 2020 report has been released.   Facts: About the index: It is an annual report jointly published by Ireland’s Concern Worldwide and Germany’s Welthungerhilfe. Aim: To measure and track hunger at the global, regional and country levels. Indicators: The four indicators for the index are: Undernourishment (share of the population… Continue reading India fares poorly in hunger index

Asan Conservation Reserve gets Ramsar site tag

News: The Asan Conservation Reserve (ACR) was declared as a site of international importance under the Ramsar Convention becoming Uttarakhand state’s first entry into the coveted list and 38th Ramsar Wetland Site of India.   Facts: Asan Conservation Reserve: It is located on the banks of Yamuna river near Dehradun district in Garhwal region of… Continue reading Asan Conservation Reserve gets Ramsar site tag

Nandankanan zoo revives ‘adopt-an-animal’ scheme

News: Nandankanan Zoological Park(NZP) which suffered a huge loss following its closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic has revived its innovative ‘Adopt-An-Animal’ programme to mobilise resources for animals.   Facts: Nandankanan Zoological Park(NZP): It is located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.Unlike other zoos in the country, Nandankanan is built right inside the forest and set in a… Continue reading Nandankanan zoo revives ‘adopt-an-animal’ scheme

State of Climate Services 2020 Report

News: United Nations(UN) World Meteorological Organization(WMO) has released a report titled “State of Climate Services 2020 Report: Move from Early Warnings to Early Action”.   Facts: About the report: It identifies where and how governments can invest in effective early warning systems that strengthen countries resilience to multiple weather, climate and water-related hazards and provides… Continue reading State of Climate Services 2020 Report

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