Microplastics In human blood: A study by researchers from The Netherlands found the presence of Microplastics in human blood. Microplastics are tiny bits of various types of plastic found in the environment. The name is used to differentiate them from “macroplastics” such as bottles and bags made of plastic. There is no universal agreement on […]
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Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022
Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022: The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022 was introduced in Lok Sabha It would allow the police and prison authorities to collect, store and analyse physical and biological samples, including retina and iris scans. Resistance to or refusal to allow the taking of measurements under this Act shall be deemed to […]
What Are Animal Disease-Free Zones?
What Are Animal Disease-Free Zones? In order to boost exports of value-added meat products, the Government of India has called on stakeholders to work towards the creation of region-specific animal disease-free zones in the country. Animal Disease-free zone means a clearly defined part of a territory containing an animal subpopulation with a distinct health status […]
TEJAS Skilling Project
TEJAS Skilling Project: TEJAS (Training for Emirates Jobs And Skills), a Skill India International Project to train overseas Indias was launched at the Dubai Expo, 2020. Aim of the Project: Skilling, certification and overseas employment of Indians. Creating pathways to enable the Indian workforce to get equipped for skill and market requirements in the UAE. […]
What Are Articulated All Terrain Vehicles?
What Are Articulated All Terrain Vehicles? The Indian Army has issued a Request For Information (RFI) for the supply of Articulated All-Terrain Vehicles to be deployed in Ladakh and Kutch. An RFI is a formal process for gathering information from potential suppliers of a good or service. Articulated All Terrain Vehicles is a twin cabin, […]
Removal Of 1921 Malabar Rebellion Martyrs From The List Of India’s Freedom Fighters
Removal Of 1921 Malabar Rebellion Martyrs From The List Of India’s Freedom Fighters: The Indian Council for Historical Research (ICHR) has deferred its decision on a recommendation to remove the 1921 Malabar Rebellion martyrs, including Variamkunnaathu Kunhahamad Haji and Ali Musliyar, from the list of India’s freedom fighters. The panel was of the view that […]
Ghar Ghar Ration Yojna : Punjab Government
Ghar Ghar Ration Yojna : Punjab Government The new scheme was announced by the Punjab Government recently. Highlights of the new Scheme: It provides for home delivery of foodgrains to beneficiaries. The government gives 5 kg wheat to every individual beneficiary per month at Rs 2 per kg. The Centre will fund the scheme under […]
Committee To Prevent Elephant Deaths On Railway Tracks
Committee To Prevent Elephant Deaths On Railway Tracks: The Union Environment Ministry has constituted a “permanent” coordination committee that includes the Ministry of Railways and the Environment Ministry to prevent elephant deaths on railway tracks. 19 elephants were killed across the country on railway tracks in 2018-19, 14 in 2019-20 and 12 in 2020-21. Railway […]
UNESCO’s City Of Literature
UNESCO’s City Of Literature: Kozhikode was proposed by the Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA) to be branded as a ‘City of Literature’ with the help of UNESCO. It is among the six places that the KILA plans to develop as ‘Creative Cities’. Thiruvananthapuram is vying for the title ‘City of Peace’, Kollam ‘City of […]
Stockholm Water Prize 2022
Stockholm Water Prize 2022: The Stockholm Water Prize 2022 has been awarded by The Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) to Professor Wilfried Brutsaert for his innovative work in evaluating environmental evaporation. This prize is widely considered to be the Nobel Prize for Water. Professor Brutsaert was awarded this prize as he has developed methods for […]
