World Environment Day 2021: The World Environment Day is observed on the 5th of June annually to encourage awareness and environmental protection. World Environment Day: The United Nations Assembly established World Environment Day in 1972, which was the first day of the Stockholm Conference on the human environment. The theme for 2021: ‘Ecosystem Restoration’. It […]
Black Carbon And Glacier Melting
Black Carbon And Glacier Melting: The report titled “Glaciers of the Himalayas: Climate Change, Black Carbon and Regional Resilience” says that the glaciers are melting faster than the global average ice mass. However, the strong policy on black carbon can sharply cut glacier melt. The research report is released by the World Bank and covers […]
World Energy Investment Report, 2021
World Energy Investment Report, 2021: The International Energy Agency (IEA) published the World Energy Investment Report, 2021. Increased Investment in Energy Sector: Global energy investment is expected to rebound in 2021 and increase 10% year-on-year to around USD 1.9 trillion. Most of this investment will flow towards power and end-use sectors, shifting out of traditional […]
Hisaab Ki Kitaab
Hisaab Ki Kitaab: Union Minister of Corporate Affairs launched “Hisaab Ki Kitaab”. Hisab Ki Kitaab is a series of 6 short films/modules of Investor Education & Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA). It has been developed by CSC eGov as a part of their training tool. There are 6 short films/ modules of 5 minutes duration each […]
Operation Sagar Aaraksha-II.
Operation Sagar Aaraksha-II.: Indian Coast Guard (ICG), in coordination with Sri Lankan authorities, has been tirelessly engaged in fighting a major fire on board the Chemical laden container vessel MV X-Press Pearl anchored off Colombo since 25 May 2021. The coordinated joint operation between India and Sri Lanka undertook to respond to potential environmental danger […]
Devika River Project
Devika River Project: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh reviewed the progress of the Devika River Project of Udhampur in J&K and called for speedy execution of this model project. Devika river Udhampur in J&K is also a well-known city for the Devika river. As it appears and disappears in many places, Devika is also known […]
Fixation Of Minimum Wages And National Floor Minimum Wages.
Fixation Of Minimum Wages And National Floor Minimum Wages: The Ministry of Labour & Employment has constituted the Expert Group to provide recommendations to the government on the fixation of Minimum Wages and National Floor Minimum Wages. The Group has been constituted for a period of three years from the date of notification. The Expert […]
What is Green Gold Collection?
The Green Gold Collection’ On the GeM (Government e-Marketplace) Portal For The Marketing of Bamboo Good: The government of India has dedicated a window to ‘The Green Gold Collection’ on the GeM (Government e-Marketplace) portal for the marketing of Bamboo Goods. This window is the collective work of the National Bamboo Mission (NBM) and GeM. […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 4th June 2021
Today Current Affairs: 4th June 2021 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
SINOVAC Covid Vaccine : China
SINOVAC Covid Vaccine: China: The World Health Organization approved China’s SINOVAC Covid vaccine for Emergency Use Listing, EUL. This makes SINOVAC the 8th vaccine to receive EUL from the WHO. WHO’s Emergency Use Listing (EUL) is a prerequisite for COVAX Facility vaccine supply and international procurement. It opens the door for the jab to be […]
