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Facts in News Project REPLAN (REducing PLAstic from Nature) Recently, the Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has secured Patent registration for its plastic-mixed handmade paper. The invention is aligned with the Prime Minister’s call for fighting the menace of single-use plastic. Key Points The plastic-mixed handmade paper was developed under Project REPLAN (REducing PLAstic […]

Standing Committee Report on Indus Water Treaty(IWT)

In News Recently, the Standing Committee on Water Resources submitted its 12th report to the Lok Sabha. Issues Highlighted by the report Change in rainfall patterns There is a change in rainfall patterns. There are instances of more high-intensity rainfall as well as long stretches where there is low rainfall. Glacial melt The second major […]

Stubble Burning

In News Experts said the Delhi government has to speed up implementation of alternatives to stubble burning. About The centre, facing criticism from farmers protesting against the farm laws, had committed to removing a clause in the Air Commission Bill, 2021 that would penalise farmers for burning stubble, an important contributor to noxious air quality. […]

Gamma Irradiation Technology For Food Preservation

In News Recently ,Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh stated that Gamma irradiation technology for food preservation has been shared with private players. About Gamma Irradiation Gamma Irradiation is the process of exposing various products to ionizing gamma rays (similar to UV and X-rays) in a highly controlled manner for a specific goal, such as elimination […]

Scrapping of Retrospective Taxation

In News Parliament recently passed Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill 2021 to bury retrospective taxation. What is Retrospective Taxation? “Retrospective” means ‘taking effect from a date in the past’ and “tax” refers to ‘a new or additional levy of tax on a specified transaction’. Therefore, retrospective tax means creating an additional charge or levy of tax […]

The Indian Express

Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 12 India joins select club of naval powers, first indigenous aircraft carrier starts sea trial The importance of IAC-1, the Made-in-India aircraft carrier (Defence, Economy) Why is indigenous manufacturing of Defence Equipments, Vessels and Weapons necessary? Learn about […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 2 ‘Need viable alternatives to stubble burning’ (Environment ) What is Stubble Burning, causes, effects, various measures taken by the government in this context and their significance? GS 3 5 Maiden indigenous aircraft carrier begins trials (Defence ) Need […]

Facts in News

Facts in News Fast Track Special Court (FTSCs) The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the continuation of 1023 Fast Track Special Court (FTSCs) including 389 exclusive POCSO Courts as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) from 01.04.2021 to 31.03.2023. FTSCs are set up for one year initially (subject to approval). Therefore, […]

Social Security For Workers

In News Recently, a Parliamentary panel recommended social security measures for informal workers in its report on the impact of the pandemic on rising unemployment and job loss. Objectives and Need The pandemic has devastated the labour market, denting the employment scenario and threatening the survival of millions of workers and their families. The reports […]

Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP-2)

In News Recently, the Government of India signed a $250 million loan agreement with the World Bank for the Second Phase of Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP Phase II). About The first phase of the DRIP programme covered 223 dams in 7 states which improved the safety and operational performance of selected dams, along […]

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