Explained: Anthropause, the period UK researchers are set to study

News: Researchers are set to study the term anthropause to refer to the Covid-19 induced lockdown period and they will study its impact on other species. Facts: Anthropause: It refers specifically to a period of considerable global slowdown of modern human activities notably travel due to the Covid-19 induced lockdown. What is the research about?… Continue reading Explained: Anthropause, the period UK researchers are set to study

Governing Council Meeting of National Productivity Council (NPC)

News: The 49th Governing Council Meeting of National Productivity Council (NPC) was held through video conferencing. Facts: National Productivity Council(NPC): It is an autonomous body established in 1958 under Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Aim: To promote innovation – led productivity in a sustained manner in… Continue reading Governing Council Meeting of National Productivity Council (NPC)

Govt to scrap bulk data sharing policy over privacy, misuse concerns

News:The Government of India has decided to scrap a year-old Bulk data sharing policy. Facts: Bulk Data Sharing Policy: It was introduced by the Government of India in 2019. What was the policy? Under this, the government could share and sell vehicle details of registered vehicles and driving licences to the automobile industry to help… Continue reading Govt to scrap bulk data sharing policy over privacy, misuse concerns

ASEAN states warn of S. China Sea tensions

News: The 36th Association of Southeast Asian Nations(ASEAN) Summit was held via video conference. Facts: Chaired by: The Summit was chaired by Vietnam which is holding the chairmanship of ASEAN currently. Theme: “Cohesive and Responsive ASEAN” ASEAN Covid-19 response fund: The fund was established with a reserve for medical supplies to meet urgent needs during… Continue reading ASEAN states warn of S. China Sea tensions

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