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38th India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol

38th India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol: The 38th India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol (IND-INDO CORPAT) is being conducted in the Andaman Sea and Straits of Malacca. The two Navies have been carrying out CORPAT along their International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) since 2002. It highlights the mutual trust, synergy and cooperation between the two friendly Navies. India and Indonesia […]

Regulations Review Authority

Regulations Review Authority: The Regulations Review Authority of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recommended withdrawal of 714 regulatory instructions which have either become obsolete or redundant. This is part of the RRA 2.0 recommendations on issues such as, Ease of compliance, Reduction of regulatory burden Rationalization of reporting mechanism, Streamlining instructions and communication. […]

Microplastics In Antarctica Snow

Microplastics In Antarctica Snow: Scientists have found Microplastics — plastic pieces smaller than a grain of rice — in freshly fallen Antarctic snow for the first time, which can influence the climate by accelerating melting of ice. Previous studies have found that microplastics have negative impacts on the health of the environment, limiting growth, reproduction, […]

Draft Anti-Trafficking Bill

Draft Anti-Trafficking Bill: Activists from different part of the country are planning to travel to the national capital and press for the passage of the Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Care and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2021. Highlights of the Bill: The bill proposes stringent punishments for offenders, including hefty fines and seizing of their properties. The Bill […]

Gaganyaan And Human Ocean Mission

Gaganyaan And Human Ocean Mission: Union Space and Earth Sciences minister Jitendra Singh said India will achieve the unique distinction of simultaneously launching the first human space mission “Gaganyaan” as well as the first manned human ocean mission in 2023. Trials for both the space and ocean manned missions have reached an advanced stage and […]