Performance Grading Index (PGI): The Union Education Minister has approved the release of the Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2019-20 for States and Union Territories. The PGI is a tool to provide insights on the status of school education in States and UTs including key levers that drive their performance and critical areas for improvement. About […]
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Srivilliputhur-Megamalai Tiger Reserve and Vaigai River
Srivilliputhur-Megamalai Tiger Reserve and Vaigai River: The recently declared Srivilliputhur-Megamalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu will provide protection to Megamalai, the Vaigai’s primary catchment, in turn helping water levels to rise in the river. About Vaigai River: It originates in the Western Ghats (Varushanad Hills). It travels through the Pandya Nadu region of Tamil Nadu. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Environment Day 2021
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 […]
SAGE Portal
SAGE Portal: The Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, launched the SAGE (Seniorcare Aging Growth Engine) initiative and SAGE portal to support India’s elderly persons. The SAGE portal will be a “one-stop access” of elderly care products and services by credible start-ups. The SAGE portal will be opened for applications from 5th June 2021 onwards. […]
Council Of Scientific And Industrial Research (CSIR)
Council Of Scientific And Industrial Research (CSIR): The Prime Minister chaired a meeting of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Society through video conference. Earlier CSIR Floriculture Mission was approved for implementation in 21 States and Union Territories of India. It is also planning to undertake genome sequencing of a sample of nearly […]
Sounding Rocket:NASA
Sounding Rocket: A NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) funded CIBER-2 sounding rocket’s launch window will open at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, USA. The aim of CIBER-2 mission is to look for evidence of extra stars that may have been missed in stellar head counts. The ESA (European Space Agency) infrared […]
