Global Plastic Treaty: Global plastic treaty talks failed to reach a consensus at the 5th meeting of the United Nations(UN) Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) in Busan, South Korea.A resolution adopted in 2022 at the UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi aimed to establish global rules to curb plastic pollution by the end of 2024, but nations […]
Day: December 4, 2024
WIPO World Intellectual Property Indicators 2024 Report
WIPO World Intellectual Property Indicators 2024 Report: India has gained notable recognition in the global intellectual property (IP) arena, ranking among the top 10 nations for patents, trademarks, and industrial designs, as per the WIPO World Intellectual Property Indicators (WIPI) 2024 report.The report highlights continued growth in global IP filings, reflecting innovation resilience despite economic […]
India Adopts CubeSat Standard
India Adopts CubeSat Standard: India adopted the global CubeSat standard, marking a significant step in its ambition to enhance its footprint in the global space economy.CubeSat standards define a modular satellite framework (1 unit (U) = 10 cm³, ≤1.33 kg) compatible with standard deployers, requiring uniform dimensions, low-outgassing materials, kill switches, and rigorous testing. The […]
Paryatan Mitra and Paryatan Didi
Paryatan Mitra and Paryatan Didi: The Ministry of Tourism highlighted a national responsible tourism initiative called Paryatan Mitra/Paryatan Didi in the Lok Sabha.Paryatan Mitra/Paryatan Didi launched in September 2024, aims to provide a better tourist experience through training local stakeholders to be tourist-friendly ambassadors and storytellers. It Special emphasis on training women and youth to […]
Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme : In News
Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme: In News India’s first indigenously designed 3GPP compliant modem system-on-chip (SoC), developed by WiSig Networks under the government’s Design Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme, faces production challenges despite significant funding.Supports the growth of domestic companies, startups, and MSMEs in semiconductor design, fostering import substitution and value addition in the electronics sector.Provides […]
Ratapani Tiger Reserve
Ratapani Tiger Reserve: The Madhya Pradesh government has officially notified the Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary as the state’s 8th Tiger Reserve. Ratapani Tiger Reserve Situated in the Vindhyachal Mountain Ranges across Raisen and Sehore districts of Madhya Pradesh. Initially declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1976, extended in 1983, and received NTCA’s approval for a tiger reserve […]
Inner Line Permit System
Inner Line Permit System: The Manipur government launched a review of the ILP system following violations, highlighting the importance of stringent implementation. Inner Line Permit (ILP) is a travel document required by Indian citizens from outside certain states to enter and stay for a limited period in protected regions. Originated during the colonial era under […]
India Launches First ‘Uber Shikara’ Service in Srinagar
India Launches First ‘Uber Shikara’ Service in Srinagar: Uber has launched Asia’s first water transport service, Uber Shikara, in the scenic Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. This innovative initiative aims to offer a seamless and modern way for tourists to experience the traditional shikara ride, a popular attraction in the region, combining technology […]
Oxford Picks “Brain Rot” as 2024’s Top Word
Oxford Picks “Brain Rot” as 2024’s Top Word: Oxford University Press (OUP) has announced ‘brain rot’ as the Oxford Word of the Year 2024, reflecting a defining cultural and societal theme of the year. The term gained prominence due to concerns over the detrimental effects of consuming excessive amounts of low-quality online content, especially via […]
RBI Lifts Supervisory Restrictions on Navi Finserv
RBI Lifts Supervisory Restrictions on Navi Finserv: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lifted the supervisory restrictions imposed on Navi Finserv, a non-banking financial company (NBFC) led by Sachin Bansal. This decision comes after the company took significant corrective measures to address the regulatory concerns that had led to the imposition of restrictions on October […]
