Leadership Group for Industry Transition: The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change addressed the Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT) Industry Leaders’ Roundtable, during UNFCCC CoP30 at Belém, Brazil. It was jointly launched by the governments of Sweden and India at the UN Climate Action Summit in September 2019. It is supported by […]
Category: Current Affairs
Tetrachloroethylene
Tetrachloroethylene: Researchers have identified Tetrachloroethylene commonly used in dry cleaning and household items that could lead to increased risk of liver diseases. It appears as a clear colorless volatile liquid having an ether-like odor. It is noncombustible and insoluble in water. Other names for tetrachloroethylene include perchloroethylene, PCE, perc, tetrachloroethene, and perchlor It breaks down […]
Viscose Staple Fibre
Viscose Staple Fibre: The Central Government has revoked the Quality Control Order (QCO) requirement for Viscose Staple Fibre (VSF) with immediate effect. It is a natural and biodegradable fiber which has characteristics that are similar to cotton. It is produced by regenerating natural materials, such as cotton linter or wood pulp. It is made by […]
Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012
Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012: The Supreme Court issued notice in a case where a woman is accused of ‘penetrative sexual assault’ on a minor boy under Section 3 of the POCSO Act, 2012. The case has renewed debate on the Act’s gender neutrality, especially whether it covers female perpetrators of […]
Ginkgo-Toothed Beaked Whale
Ginkgo-Toothed Beaked Whale: A team of scientists has spotted the rare ginkgo-toothed beaked whales (Mesoplodon ginkgodens) for the first time in the wild along the coast of Baja California in Mexico. It is one of 24 species of beaked whales, which are the second most diverse group of cetaceans after dolphins. It resides in tropical […]
Trade Intelligence and Analytics Portal
Trade Intelligence and Analytics Portal: The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry launched the Trade Intelligence & Analytics (TIA) Portal in New Delhi. It is a one-stop trade intelligence and analytics platform that integrates multiple global and national databases. It is developed by the Department of Commerce. It serves as a centralized digital hub that […]
Towards Long-Term Clean-Air Strategy
Towards Long-Term Clean-Air Strategy: The Supreme Court India told the Centre that enforcing a perennial Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the year is not practical for the National Capital Region (NCR) air pollution and stressed the need for a long-term pollution strategy. At the same time, China’s offer to sahare its urban pollution control […]
UNESCO’s Neurotechnology Ethics Framework
UNESCO’s Neurotechnology Ethics Framework: UNESCO issued the first global normative framework on the ethics of neurotechnology, aiming to balance innovation with human rights by protecting the brain and neural data from misuse.The move comes as neurotech rapidly expands, offering major medical benefits but also raising concerns about privacy, autonomy, and manipulation. Neurotechnology refers to devices […]
108th Birth Anniversary of Indira Gandhi
108th Birth Anniversary of Indira Gandhi: India paid tributes to former Prime Minister late Indira Gandhi at Shakti Sthal, her memorial site in New Delhi on the occasion of her 108th birth anniversary. Born on 19th November 1917 in Allahabad to Jawaharlal Nehru and Kamala Nehru, Indira Gandhi became India’s first and only woman Prime […]
The Meerut Bugle
The Meerut Bugle: The Meerut bugle, traditionally used in India’s military parades, ceremonies, and regimental bands, has received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.The Meerut bugle is a brass wind instrument used in military drills, parades, ceremonies, and signals across the Army, paramilitary forces, and police units in India.It is known for its commanding sound and […]
