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Facts in News Banni Grassland (Environment) Recently, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered the removal of encroachments in Banni grasslands, Gujarat. The local nomadic people (Maldhari) have complained about non-forest activities in violation of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 and Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006. Banni Grassland Location: Rann of Kutch in […]

Procedure for Granting World Heritage Site Tag: UNESCO

In News Recently, the Maharashtra government has submitted a tentative “serial” nomination seeking the World Heritage Site tag for 14 forts. The 14 forts are from the era of 17th century Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the theme of Maratha Military Architecture in Maharashtra. 14 Forts in Maharashtra’s Proposal Raigad Fort Originally called Rairi, […]

India and Israel Program for Cooperation in Agriculture

In News India and Israel signed a three-year work program for cooperation in Agriculture. About India and Israel have had bilateral relations since 1993 in the agricultural sector. This is the 5th Indo-Israel Agriculture Action Plan (IIAP). Both India and Israel are implementing the “INDO-ISRAEL Agricultural Project Centres of Excellence” and “INDO-ISRAEL Villages of Excellence”. […]

Havana Syndrome

In News Recently, the number of reported cases of mysterious illness that is linked to Havana Syndrome has started growing . Havana Syndrome In late 2016, US diplomats and other employees stationed in Havana reported feeling ill after hearing strange sounds and experiencing odd physical sensations in their hotel rooms or homes. The symptoms included […]

Air India Data Breach

In News In News Recently, in a cyber-attack on Air India’s data processor, 10 years worth of the national carrier’s customer data have been leaked. About the Data Breach The incident affected around 45 lakh data subjects in the world and pertained to personal data registered between August 2011 and February 2021. Air India’s passenger […]

Kharif Strategy 2021

In News The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has adopted Kharif Strategy 2021, to achieve self-sufficiency in the production of oilseeds. Kharif Strategy 2021 It is an ambitious plan for the free distribution of high yielding varieties of seeds to the farmers for the Kharif season 2021 in the form of more than 8 […]

Increased FDI in India

In News Recently, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has highlighted the growth of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) flows into India. Key Highlights FDI grew 10 per cent in 2020-21 and touched a record USD 81.72 billion. In 2019-20, India had received USD 74.39 billion in FDI. FDI equity inflows rose 19 per cent […]

The Indian Express

Indian Express Subject Page No. Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 3 Central Vista revamp: 10 office complexes to be connected to Delhi Metro in the last phase (Polity and Governance) Central […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 1 1 Very severe cyclone Yaas to hit north Odisha coast (Geography) Know about the upcoming cyclone Yaas. What are cyclones, causes and favourable conditions for occurrence, impacts, mitigation and management and the naming system? GS 2 1 India to push for WHO, […]

Facts in News

Facts in News Bao Dhaan (Geography) Recently, the first consignment of ‘Bao Dhaan or Red Rice‘ was sent to the USA from Assam. Key Points The red rice is iron-rich and is grown in the Brahmaputra valley of Assam, without the use of any chemical fertilizer. The rice variety is referred to as ‘Bao-dhaan‘, […]

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