NPCA SCHEME Subject : Environment Context : Over Rs 1,000 crore has been released for the conservation of 157 wetlands in the country under the National Plan for Conservation of Aquatic Eco-systems (NPCA). Concept : Under the NPCA scheme, the central assistance is based on proposals received from state governments, in conformity with […]
TRISHNA MISSION Subject : Science & tech Context : India, France working on third joint space mission: ISRO Chairman. Concept : Officials said ISRO and CNES have completed the feasibility study to realise the earth observation satellite mission with thermal infrared imager, TRISHNA (Thermal infraRed Imaging Satellite for High resolution Natural resource Assessment) […]
WORLD HAPPINESS REPORT Subject : International Report Context : World Happiness Report 2021: Finland ranks first, India 139th. Concept : Finland has been declared the world’s happiest country for the fourth year running, according to the World Happiness Report 2021 published. Meanwhile, India ranked 139th out of the 149 countries in the list […]
SAAMAR CAMPAIGN Subject : Governance Context : The Jharkhand government announced the launch of SAAMAR (Strategic Action for Alleviation of Malnutrition and Anemia Reduction) campaign to tackle malnutrition in the state. Concept : The campaign aims to identify anaemic women and malnourished children and converge various departments to effectively deal with the problem […]
ALUMINIUM AIR BATTERY Subject : Science & tech Context : State-owned Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. has entered into a joint venture with Israel-based battery technology startup Phinergy to develop aluminium-air technology based battery systems for electric vehicles and stationary storage, as well as hydrogen storage solutions. Concept : Top automakers, including Maruti Suzuki […]
RANTHAMBORE TIGER RESERVE Subject : Environment Context : Seven Tigers Are ‘Missing’ From Rajasthan’s Ranthambore Since A Year, Activists Concerned. Concept : Ranthambore Tiger Reserve lies in the eastern part of Rajasthan state in Karauli and SawaiMadhopur districts, at the junction of the Aravali and Vindhya hill ranges. Parks and Sanctuaries Included: It […]
GLOBAL HUNGER INDEX Subject : International Reports Context : Union Minister for Agriculture questioned in the Rajya Sabha the methodology and data accuracy of the Global Hunger Index (GHI) report, which has placed India at 94th among 107 countries in 2020. Concept : The Minister said the government had written to the NGO, […]
DIATOM TEST Subject : Science & tech Context : Recently, the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has relied on a forensic test known as diatom tests for leads in the alleged murder case of Mansukh Hiran. Concept : A number of tests have been developed to confirm the cause of such deaths (death by […]
THE CONSTITUTION (SCHEDULED CASTES) ORDER (AMENDMENT) BILL 2021 Subject : Polity Context : The Lok Sabha passed The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2021 that seeks to put seven castes under one nomenclature of “DevendrakulaVellalars” with some exceptions for some of the castes in certain districts of Tamil Nadu. Concept : The […]
MMDR AMENDMENT BILL Subject : Legislations Context : Recently, the Lok Sabha has passed a Bill to amend the Mines and Mineral (Development and Regulation) Act (MMDR Act) through a voice vote. Concept : Key Changes under MMDR (Amendment) Bill 2021 It removes the distinction between captive and non-captive mines and seeks to […]