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‘Spatial Mark-Resight'(SMR) model to estimate Leopard population
What is the news? Scientists from three organizations namely Aaranyak, Panthera, and WWF-India have developed a model called ‘Spatial Mark-Resight'(SMR). It will precisely estimate the population size of leopards. Why ‘Spatial Mark-Resight'(SMR) model developed? Leopards can be identified like tigers with the help of their unique shape and size of the rosettes (black circular marks).… Continue reading ‘Spatial Mark-Resight'(SMR) model to estimate Leopard population
Defence Minister launches “E-Chhawani portal”
What is the news? Union Defence Minister has launched the e-Chhawani portal. About the Portal: The portal aims to provide online municipal services to more than 20 lakh citizens across 62 Cantonment Boards. Developed by: The portal developed jointly by eGov Foundation, Bharat Electronics Limited(BEL), Directorate General Defence Estates(DGDE) and National Informatics Centre(NIC). Features: Through… Continue reading Defence Minister launches “E-Chhawani portal”
“International Criminal Court (ICC)” has jurisdiction in Palestinian Territories
What is the News? The International Criminal Court has said that it has jurisdiction over war crimes committed in the Palestinian Territories. About ICC: It is the world’s first permanent International Criminal Court (ICC). It was created by the 1998 Rome Statute and entered into force on July 1,2002. Furthermore, it was created on the principle… Continue reading “International Criminal Court (ICC)” has jurisdiction in Palestinian Territories
ISRO, MapmyIndia to develop India’s “indigenous mapping portal”
What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and MapmyIndia announced a collaboration. They will launch an indigenous mapping portal and geospatial service. It will be an Indian alternative to Google Maps. Read about new Geospatial policy About collaboration on indigenous mapping portal and geospatial service: MapmyIndia is one of India’s oldest players in… Continue reading ISRO, MapmyIndia to develop India’s “indigenous mapping portal”
What is “Sandes” platform?
What is the News? National Informatics Centre(NIC) launched an instant messaging platform called Sandes. About the Sandes platform: It is an instant messaging platform like WhatsApp. It was previously named Government Instant Messaging System(GIMS). The platform can be used for all kinds of communications by anyone with a mobile number or email id. Initially, the platform… Continue reading What is “Sandes” platform?
[UPSC Interview Transcript #20] :Manoj Soni Board, Tamil Nadu Home State, Growing potted plants Hobby
Contributed by ForumIAS community member IFS Interview 2019 Duration: 25-30 mins Board: Manoj Soni Home State: Tamil Nadu Hobby: Growing potted plants Chairman Is your native village or town You didn’t get any placement Tell me thirukural on forest Novel wat your reading last Member 2 Tell me something about the Chola dynasty Climate change… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #20] :Manoj Soni Board, Tamil Nadu Home State, Growing potted plants Hobby
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Deregulation of Geospatial Data: Prospects
Synopsis: Recently, the Ministry of Science and Technology deregulated the geo-spatial data and map-making in India. What is geospatial data? Geospatial data is the data about objects, events, or phenomena that are located on the surface of the earth. Read More about Geospatial data and Geospatial policy What is the present policy on geospatial data?… Continue reading Deregulation of Geospatial Data: Prospects
Vaccination of manual scavengers must be prioritised
Synopsis: The government is focussing on the vaccination of frontline sanitation workers. However, the most vulnerable among them, Manual scavengers, did not gethe attention they deserve. Introduction India is far behind in understanding sanitation workers and their different categories. Manual scavengers belong to the lowest strata of unprotected sanitation workers. Many people in India believe… Continue reading Vaccination of manual scavengers must be prioritised
