Bordoibam-Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary: Assam bird sanctuary records 72% decline in bird species count in 27 years. The Bordoibam-Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary (BBBS) in Assam, once a thriving habitat for diverse avian species, has experienced a 72% decline in bird species count over the past 27 years. This alarming biodiversity crisis has been attributed to anthropogenic pressures […]
Tag: 23rd Dec 2024
Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme
Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme: The Minister of State for Home Affairs informed the Rajya Sabha about the Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme. Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme was launched on 15th August 1972 by the Ministry of Home Affairs. It provides the grant of pension to living freedom fighters and their families; if they […]
National Tansen Samman
National Tansen Samman: Renowned tabla player of Indian classical music Pt. Swapan Choudhary of Kolkata has been honoured with the “National Tansen Samman” for the year 2023. National Tansen Samman was established in the year 1980 by the Madhya Pradesh Government in the name of Music Emperor Tansen. It is the highest national music award […]
Rising Drug Abuse Among Youth
Rising Drug Abuse Among Youth: The Supreme Court of India has expressed concern over the rising drug abuse among youth, calling it a generational threat.This concern emerged during a verdict supporting the National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) probe into a heroin smuggling case linked to Pakistan.The court emphasized the need for urgent collective action from families, […]
Nanoplastics Causing Antibiotic Resistance
Nanoplastics Causing Antibiotic Resistance: A study revealed that nanoplastics derived from single-use plastic bottles (SUPBs) contribute to the spread of antibiotic resistance (AR), presenting an overlooked public health risk.Antibiotic resistance, a type of antimicrobial resistance, occurs when bacteria evolve to resist the effects of drugs that once killed them or inhibited their growth. Nanoplastics could […]
Underwater Cable
Underwater Cable: India is strengthening its digital connectivity with the launch of two new undersea cables, India Asia Xpress (IAX) and India Europe Xpress (IEX).Fiber-optic cables laid under the ocean to transmit data at high speeds globally. New Cables:IAX: Connects Chennai and Mumbai with Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia,IEX: Connects Chennai and Mumbai with France, Greece, […]
Declining Legislative Productivity
Declining Legislative Productivity: The recent Winter Session of Parliament was marked by significant disruptions, leading to a substantial reduction in legislative productivity. Lok Sabha functioned for only 52% of its scheduled time, while Rajya Sabha operated at 39%, with both houses frequently disrupted.Question Hour did not function for 15 out of 19 days in Rajya […]
Protected Area Pemit
Protected Area Pemit: The Indian government has reinstated the Protected Area Permit (PAP) regime in Manipur, Mizoram, and Nagaland due to security concerns stemming from the influx of people from neighbouring countries.An official document required for foreign nationals to visit certain “protected” areas in India under the Foreigners (Protected Areas) Order, 1958.
