What is the News? Niti Aayog has released the first Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Urban India Index. About SDG Urban India index Developed by: Niti Aayog in collaboration with GIZ and BMZ under the umbrella of Indo-German Development Cooperation. Purpose: It is an SDG progress monitoring tool at the Urban Local Bodies(ULB) level. Methodology: For… Continue reading NITI Aayog under the Indo-German Cooperation releases inaugural SDG Urban Index and Dashboard 2021–22
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Managing greywater: A Haryana village shows the way
What is the news? Pond-based greywater treatment systems in Kurak Jagir village in Karnal district, Haryana has shown the way on how to treat Greywater. What is Greywater? Greywater refers to wastewater from non-toilet systems, that is, wastewater from kitchen sinks, dishwashers, baths, showers among others. More than 70% of freshwater across rural households in… Continue reading Managing greywater: A Haryana village shows the way
This science flagship started India’s industrial revolution
Contents1 What is the news?2 About Indian Institute of Science (IISc)3 What is the historical significance of IISc?4 Who are the famous Personalities of IISc? What is the news? Indian Institute of Science (IISc) gave rise to many industries, some of which are still around. Its scientists were instrumental in setting up and leading many… Continue reading This science flagship started India’s industrial revolution
Wanted: An Indian Charlesworth
News: Recently, India nominated Bimal Patel, professor of international law to the UN International Law Commission. Before him, the only instance of an Indian academic elected to the ILC was that of Radhabinod Pal in 1958, an iconic judge. Contents1 Why the nomination is noteworthy?2 What are the practices adopted by other countries?3 What are the drawbacks… Continue reading Wanted: An Indian Charlesworth
Change in course of Himalayan glacier can help to understand the glacial-tectonic interaction
What is the News? Indian scientists studying an unnamed glacier have reported that the glacier had abruptly changed its main course. This is for the first time that such a change in course has been reported in a Himalayan glacier. About the study Scientists were observing a 5 km long unnamed glacier, which covered around… Continue reading Change in course of Himalayan glacier can help to understand the glacial-tectonic interaction
Defence Acquisition Council headed by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh approves proposal of value Rs. 2,236 Cr.
Contents1 What is the news?2 About GSAT-7 Satellites3 What are Software Defined Radios (SDRs)?4 What is the significance of induction of GSAT-7C Satellite and SDRs? What is the news? Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved the procurement proposal of the Air Force for GSAT-7C Satellite and Ground Hubs for real-time connectivity of Software Defined Radios… Continue reading Defence Acquisition Council headed by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh approves proposal of value Rs. 2,236 Cr.
Sustainable agriculture
News: During the recent climate summit in Glasgow, India did not ratify “Action Agenda on Sustainable Agriculture”. India stated that it already has a “National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture” as part of its broad “National Action Plan on Climate Change”. However, these initiatives have failed to improve the condition of Indian agriculture. What are the… Continue reading Sustainable agriculture
Why Cities Must Lead The Climate Battle
News: Glasgow Climate Pact makes no explicit mention of the critical role of urban areas in finding solutions to the climate problem. Once again, the challenges of cities have taken a backseat in global negotiations on climate change. Why towns and cities will play a critical role in the fight against climate change? – More… Continue reading Why Cities Must Lead The Climate Battle
India’s drug chase could be on the wrong trail
What is the News? Data shows that India is struggling more with opioid problems rather than cannabis. What is the status of drug consumption in India? Data: India’s National Crime Records Bureau has data on the number of drugs seized every year under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. The data shows that over 60% of the… Continue reading India’s drug chase could be on the wrong trail
Use of facial recognition technology by police is dangerous
News: Hyderabad city police is deploying lakhs of cameras connected in a real-time network managed by Hyderabad’s Command and Control Centre and can be used for facial recognition technology. In Hyderabad, an Integrated Police Command Control Centre has been set up, with a cost of Rs 800 crore. The center will allow the police to… Continue reading Use of facial recognition technology by police is dangerous
