64th Global Environment Facility: At the 64th Global Environment Facility (GEF) council meeting in Brazil, the governing body approved the disbursement of $1.4 billion to accelerate efforts to tackle the climate, biodiversity and pollution crises. Other decisions: Of the total 4 billion, $653 million has been allocated specifically for biodiversity, aiming to support countries in […]
Category: Current Affairs
PM-PRANAM Scheme
PM-PRANAM Scheme: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness, Generation, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother Earth (PM-PRANAM) scheme. PM-PRANAM scheme aims to reduce the use of chemical fertilisers by incentivising the state. Under the scheme, the states which will adopt alternative fertilisers will be incentivised with the subsidy […]
Sea lion : Found Dead Or Sick On California Beaches
Sea lion : Found Dead Or Sick On California Beaches Hundreds of sea lions are found dead or sick on California beaches due to toxic offshore algae blooms. Sealion is a marine mammal that belongs to the family Otariidae. These are known for their semi-aquatic lifestyle, spending a significant amount of time both on land […]
Autonomous District Councils : Mass Migration
Autonomous District Councils : Mass Migration The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) recently flagged the “mass migration” of people from ethnic strife-torn Manipur to the State’s capital Shillong and adjoining areas. Autonomous District Councils (ADC): The Sixth Schedule provides a list of ten tribal areas in Assam (3), Meghalaya (3), Tripura (1) and Mizoram […]
National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission
National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission: Prime Minister will launch the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission at a public programme in Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh. National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission was announced as part of the Union Budget 2023. Vision is to eliminate sickle cell disease (SCD) as a public health problem in India […]
Unicorn Startup : Declined Sharply In 2023
Unicorn Startup : Declined Sharply In 2023 According to a recent report, new additions to the unicorn list declined sharply in 2023, indicating a slowdown in the Indian startup ecosystem. The term unicorn refers to a privately held startup company with a value of over $1 billion. It is commonly used in the venture capital […]
CHAMPIONS 2.0 Portal
CHAMPIONS 2.0 Portal: On the occasion of International MSME Day, the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, MSME launched ‘CHAMPIONS 2.0 Portal. Champions portal is a single-window grievance redressal portal for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises. The CHAMPIONS stands here for the Creation and Harmonious Application of Modern Processes for Increasing Output and National […]
Report Fish Disease App
Report Fish Disease App: The Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying will launch the Report Fish Disease (RFD) App at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. Report Fish Disease App will strengthen the farmer-based disease reporting system and for improving the reporting of aquatic animal diseases in the country. The app has been developed by […]
UTPRERAK : Centre Of Excellence To Accelerate Adoption Of Energy Efficient
UTPRERAK : Centre Of Excellence To Accelerate Adoption Of Energy Efficient The Union Minister of State for Power inaugurated UTPRERAK, a dedicated Centre of Excellence, to accelerate industry adoption of clean technologies in New Delhi. The Unnat Takniki Pradarshan Kendra (UTPRERAK) is the Centre of Excellence to Accelerate Adoption of Energy Efficient Technologies and seeks […]
Sagar Samajik Sahayyog : New CSR Guidelines
Sagar Samajik Sahayyog : New CSR Guidelines The Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways has launched ‘Sagar Samajik Sahayyog,’ its new guidelines for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), aiming to empower ports to address local community issues in a more cooperative and swift manner. Key Highlights of the Guidelines: Ports in India will allocate a specific […]
