Air Quality And Covid-19: For the first time, a pan-India study has found a direct correlation between air pollution and Covid-19. The study found that areas with poor air quality and higher emissions of particulate matter (PM) 2.5 are more likely to have Covid-19 infections and related deaths. The study was conducted by scientists from […]
Category: Current Affairs
What is Agristack?
Agristack: The New Digital Push In Agriculture: The Ministry of Agriculture has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Microsoft to run a pilot programme for 100 villages in 6 states. The MoU requires Microsoft to create a ‘Unified Farmer Service Interface’ through its cloud computing services. This comprises a major part of the ministry’s plan […]
Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
Financial Action Task Force (FATF): The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) decided to retain Pakistan on “increased monitoring list’. “Increased monitoring list” is another name for the Grey List. The FATF had issued the 27-point action plan after placing Pakistan on the ‘Grey List’ in June 2018. The action plan pertains to curbing money laundering […]
The World Drug Report 2021: UNODC
The World Drug Report 2021: UNODC: The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in its World Drug Report 2021, has highlighted that the lockdown restrictions during Covid-19 have accelerated drug trafficking using the Internet. By drugs, the Report refers to substances controlled under international drug control conventions, and their non-medical use. Data Analysis: […]
What is Project Seabird?
Project Seabird: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh visited the Karwar Naval Base in Karnataka on June 24, 2021 to review the progress of ongoing infrastructure development under ‘Project Seabird’. RM says it will be Asia’s largest Naval Base and further strengthen the operational readiness of the Armed Forces. INS Kadamba is an Indian Navy base […]
Maritime State Development Council (MSDC)
Maritime State Development Council (MSDC): Union Minister of State (I/C) for Port, Shipping and Waterways Shri Mansukh Mandaviya chaired the 18th meeting of the Maritime State Development Council (MSDC) today through a video conference organized by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. MSDC is an apex advisory body for the development of the Maritime […]
Pinaka Rocket
Pinaka Rocket: DRDO successfully test fired extended range version of indigenously developed Pinaka rocket from a Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) on 24th and 25th June 2021 at Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. The enhanced range version of Pinaka Rocket System can destroy targets at distances up to 45 kms. The […]
Employee’s Compensation – Code On Social Security, 2020
Employee’s Compensation Under The Code On Social Security, 2020: Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified the draft rules relating to Employee’s Compensation under the Code on Social Security, 2020 for suggestions. The Code on Social Security, 2020 amends and consolidates the laws relating to social security to extend social security to employees and workers […]
Regulation Of Microfinance: RBI
Regulation Of Microfinance: RBI: Reserve Bank of India has released a Consultative Document on Regulation of Microfinance. It has been released for harmonising the regulatory frameworks for various regulated lenders in the microfinance space. The key proposals of the Consultative Document are enumerated below: A common definition of microfinance loans for all regulated entities. Capping […]
Inland Vessels Bill, 2021
Inland Vessels Bill, 2021: The Union Cabinet gave the nod to the Inland Vessels Bill, 2021. It will replace the Inland Vessels Act, 1917. The Bill will regulate safety, security and registration of inland vessels. A key feature of the Bill is a unified law for the entire country, instead of separate rules framed by […]
