Dragon Fruit Cultivation: The Centre has decided to promote the cultivation of dragon fruit, known as a “super fruit” for its health benefits. The Centre plans to come up with an annual action plan to motivate more State governments. Mizoram tops among the States that cultivate this fruit The export of fruit has made a […]
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Open Acreage Licensing Programme (OALP)
Open Acreage Licensing Programme (OALP): Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas launches Open Acreage Licensing Programme Bid Round-VIII Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) along with the National Data Repository (NDR) was launched in June 2017 as the key driver to accelerate the Exploration and Production (E&P) activities in India. Under OALP, companies are given […]
Global Liveability Index 2022
Global Liveability Index 2022: The ranking is based on five broad categories: stability (25%), culture and environment (25%), healthcare (20%), education (10%), and infrastructure (20%) Findings: Best liveable city in the world: Vienna Best liveable city in India: Delhi Least: Bengaluru Released by: Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) Theme: Recovery and Hardship
Red Pandas
Red Pandas: The Singalila National Park in West Bengal, will soon get new red pandas. A zoo in the picturesque Darjeeling Hills has started an ambitious programme to augment the wild red panda population. In the first rewilding programme of red pandas (Ailurus fulgens) in India, the Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park will release 20 […]
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986: On July 1, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, put out a note, proposing amendments in the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. The EPA establishes the “framework for studying, planning, and implementing long-term requirements of environmental safety and laying down a system of speedy and adequate response to situations threatening […]
New Sherpa Of G-20
New Sherpa Of G-20: Former Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant will be the new Sherpa of G-20. Commerce minister Piyush Goel will give up the position as Sherpa of G-20. With the G-20 presidency coming to India, a full-time Sherpa is required who would be needed to devote a lot of time to meetings that […]
Mission Vatsalya
Mission Vatsalya: Government released guidelines for Mission Vatsalya and asked states to not temper with the name of the scheme in order to access Central funds and benefits under it. Mission Vatsalya is one of the new triads of schemes along with Mission Shakti, and Poshan 2.0, which aims at securing a healthy and happy […]
Mangarh Hillock As a Monument Of National Importance
Mangarh Hillock As a Monument Of National Importance: A report by the National Monuments Authority (NMA) called for the Mangarh hilltop in Rajasthan to be designated as a national monument in honor of 1500 Bhil tribal freedom fighters. Monuments of National Importance: National ancient Monuments are defined under the Ancient Monument and Archaeological Sites and […]
Safeguarding Of The Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH)
Safeguarding Of The Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH): India has been elected to the Intergovernmental Committee of UNESCO’s 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) for the 2022-2026 cycle. India has served as a member of the ICH Committee twice — from 2006 to 2010 and from 2014 to 2018. Earlier, Durga […]
Derecho : Storm System
Derecho : Storm System A few States of US were hit by a storm system called a Derecho, turning Sky Green. They mostly occur across central and eastern parts of the United States. In 2009 “Super Derecho” was one of the “most intense and unusual derechos ever observed” in the US as it swept from […]
