Synthetic Biology: As per study by USA, due to climate change one-third of all animal and plant species on the planet could face extinction by 2070. Environmentalists consider synthetic biology or ‘synbio’ as a potential tool to preserve biodiversity and restore the natural ecosystem. The term ‘synthetic biology’ was first used by Barbara Hobomin in […]
GOAL 2.0
GOAL 2.0: Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Meta (formerly Facebook) have launched the second phase of the GOAL Programme (GOAL 2.0). GOAL (Going Online as Leaders) was launched as a pilot project in May 2020 and it was completed by December 2021. It aimed at digital empowerment of tribal youth and women through the concept […]
Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan
Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has launched ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan’ in 272 most vulnerable districts since August 2020 to address the problem of Drug Abuse among youth of India. The Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment said, there has been a change in the pattern of […]
National Culture Fund
National Culture Fund: Since inception, NCF has completed 52 projects with various donors. Government of India has set up National Culture Fund (NCF) as a Trust on 28th November, 1996 under the Charitable Endowment Act, 1890. NCF is managed by a (Governing) Council and an Executive Committee. The Council is chaired by the Union Minister […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 21st July 2022
Today Current Affairs: 21st July 2022 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)
Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is in the process of implementing the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in a phased manner for wholesale and retail segments, an official said. The introduction of CBDC was announced in the Union Budget 2022-23, by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and necessary amendments to […]
Swavlamban : NIIO
Swavlamban: Swavlamban’, the maiden seminar of the Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO), was held at New Delhi The two day seminar saw enthusiastic participation by the academia, industry, policy makers, think tanks, students and senior government officials, in addition to the naval personnel. Personnel at Command Headquarters and outlying units of the Navy also […]
Amendment Of Environment Impact Assessment Rules
Amendment Of Environment Impact Assessment Rules: The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has notified amendment to the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Rules Changes: Any project which is 100 km from the Line of Control, among other locations, will be exempted from an environmental clearance before construction. It will do away with the need […]
US Inflation Hit a Record High Of 9.1% In June 2022
US Inflation Hit a Record High Of 9.1% In June 2022: US Inflation hit a record high of 9.1% in June 2022, the highest in 40 years. US observers have argued that the US central bank will not be able to achieve a soft landing for the economy if the yield curve inverts. Start of […]
NITI Aayog Releases Report On Digital Banks
NITI Aayog Releases Report On Digital Banks: NITI Aayog’s report makes a case and offers a template and roadmap for a licensing and regulatory regime for digital banks. It focuses on avoiding any regulatory or policy arbitrage and offers a level playing field to incumbents as well as competitors. The report recommends a carefully calibrated […]
