Beat Plastic Pollution Campaign: The Tourism department in Kerala has launched the ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’ campaign to maintain the cleanliness and environmental integrity of the state’s beaches. The initiative was introduced on World Environment Day as a collaborative effort involving various stakeholders from the tourism sector and local communities. As part of the campaign, the […]
Govt Bans 14 Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs
Govt Bans 14 Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs: The government has banned 14 fixed-dose combination drugs citing there is “no therapeutic justification” for these medicines and that they may involve “risk” to people. The decision was taken on the basis of the recommendations of an expert committee and the Drugs Technical Advisory Board. Prohibit the manufacture, sale […]
First Sustainability Report For FY 2021-22: National Highways Authority Of India
First Sustainability Report For FY 2021-22: National Highways Authority Of India National Highways Authority of India, has released its first ‘Sustainability Report for FY 2021-22’, showcasing its commitment to environmental sustainability. NHAI initiatives for sustainability include: Using recycled materials in highway construction, including fly-ash and plastic waste; Creating over 100 wildlife crossings to protect wildlife […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 6th June 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 6th Jun 2023 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Duty-Free Quota-Free (DFQF) Scheme
Duty-Free Quota-Free (DFQF) Scheme: According to a report by the least developed countries Group at the World Trade Organisation (WTO), the Duty-free quota-free (DFQF) scheme remains unutilized by the LDC nations. The decision to provide duty-free quota-free (DFQF) access for LDCs was first taken at the WTO Hong Kong Ministerial Meeting in 2005. India became […]
Foot Rot Disease
Foot Rot Disease: Several farmers raised the concern over “foot rot” disease in the saplings of the Basmati variety of paddy in the nurseries. Foot rot disease also known as Bakanae Disease. It is a soil and seed-borne deadly fungus which is seen only in the Basmati variety of paddy. It is caused by ‘Fusarium […]
Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary.
Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary.: The Indian Army generated a unique ecosystem for peaceful co-existence with wild elephants in Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary. Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the state of Assam. It comprises three Reserve forests-Khanapara, Amchang, and South Amchang. It stretches from the Brahmaputra River in the northto the hilly forests of Meghalaya in the […]
World Environment Day 2023
World Environment Day 2023: World Environment Day is being celebrated across the globe on June 5 every year. World Environment Day is observed on the 5th of June every year since 1973 as part of the United Nations Environment Programme to build awareness to save life on planet Earth. The event has been led by […]
Kathakali Dance Theatre: A Visual Narrative Of Sacred Indian Mime
Kathakali Dance Theatre: A Visual Narrative Of Sacred Indian Mime KK Gopalakrishnan has recently released a captivating book titled “Kathakali Dance Theatre: A Visual Narrative of Sacred Indian Mime.” The book offers a behind-the-scenes look into the world of Kathakali, focusing on the green room, artists’ struggles, and the unique bonds forged during long make-up […]
Draft Guidelines For Bima Vahak
Draft Guidelines For Bima Vahak: IRDAI (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India) has issued a draft Guidelines for Bima Vahak, which is a dedicated distribution channel to reach out to rural areas with the aim to improve insurance penetration in the Hinterland. Bima Vahak Program is one of the components of IRDAI’s “Insurance for […]
