Six Year Of Minamata Convention: The Minamata Convention on Mercury, which marks its sixth anniversary, is a significant global agreement aimed at safeguarding people and the environment from the harmful impacts of mercury exposure. Mercury is a naturally occurring element that is found in air, water and soil. It may have toxic effects on the […]
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Tachymenoides harrisonfordi : New Snake Species
Tachymenoides harrisonfordi : New Snake Species A newly discovered snake species has been named Tachymenoides harrisonfordi in honour of the actor Harrison Ford. This recognition is due to Ford’s environmental advocacy. The snake, measuring 16 inches in length, is yellowish-brown with black blotches, a black belly, and a vertical streak over its copper-coloured eye. Harrison […]
Pong Dam : Release Of a Substantial Amount Of Water
Pong Dam : Release Of a Substantial Amount Of Water Several villages within the Beas River catchment area in Punjab have been submerged following the release of a substantial amount of water from the Pong Dam. Pong Dam also known as the Beas Dam, is an earth-fill embankment dam on the Beas River in the […]
Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme
Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme: The Minister of State in the Defence Ministry recently said the Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme has so far supported 41 MSMEs and 20 startups. Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme has been established to promote self-reliance in defense technology as a part of the ‘Make in India’ initiative. It is […]
PM-eBus Sewa Scheme
PM-eBus Sewa Scheme: The union cabinet recently approved the ‘PM-eBus Sewa’ scheme for augmenting city bus operations. Under the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme, 10,000 e-buses will be deployed across cities in the country. Under this scheme, city bus operations will be done on a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model. This scheme will support bus operations for […]
Centralized Public Grievance Redressal And Monitoring System
Centralized Public Grievance Redressal And Monitoring System: The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) released the Centralized Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) 12th monthly report for States for July, 2023. DARPG has integrated the AI based language tool, Bhashini with the CPGRAMS portal. This integration would facilitate the Grievance Redressal Officers […]
Decisions Of Monetary Policy Committee
Decisions Of Monetary Policy Committee: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently opted to maintain the policy repo rate at 6.5%, while simultaneously revising its projection for retail inflation in the current fiscal year (2023-24). Additionally, a temporary 10% Incremental Cash Reserve Ratio (I-CRR) is imposed on banks […]
Lake Titicaca : Threat From Climate Change
Lake Titicaca : Threat From Climate Change Lake Titicaca is facing a serious threat from climate change and drought. It is the largest freshwater lake in South America and the highest of the world’s largest lakes. The lake, which lies on the border between Bolivia and Peru, has seen its water levels drop to near-record […]
Nutrition And TB Linkage : Lancet Study
Nutrition And TB Linkage : Lancet Study New studies published in The Lancet and The Lancet Global Health journals provide evidence that improved nutrition can significantly reduce tuberculosis (TB) incidence and mortality in India. The Reducing Activation of Tuberculosis by Improvement of Nutritional Status (RATIONS) trial conducted in Jharkhand (the state has a high TB […]
Koosina Mane Initiative : Karnataka Government
Koosina Mane Initiative : Karnataka Government Karnataka government has introduced the ‘Koosina Mane’ initiative, which aims to provide childcare support for women enrolled under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and other working mothers. This initiative aims to establish childcare centers across 4,000 gram panchayats, supporting working mothers under the MGNREGA and […]
