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Nobel Prize for Medicine

In News  Recently, the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2021 was awarded jointly to David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian “for their discoveries of receptors for temperature and touch.“ Why were they awarded? Image Courtesy: TH Julius discovered TRPV1, a heat-sensing receptor, while Patapoutian discovered two mechanosensitive ion channels known as the Piezo channels. In […]

One District One Product (ODOP) Scheme

In News  Recently, the Uttar Pradesh government named actor Kangana Ranaut as the brand ambassador of its ambitious ‘one district-one product’ programme. About  One District One Product (ODOP) is an initiative that is seen as a transformational step forward towards realizing the true potential of a district, fueling economic growth and generating employment and rural […]

North-Eastern Council

In News  Recently, the Vice President of India advised the North-Eastern Council to propel the NE region on a resurgent phase of accelerated development by quickly resolving issues that have been impeding its progress. About North Eastern Council (NEC) It is the nodal agency for the economic and social development of the North Eastern Region […]

Species in News: Peafowl

In News In an incident, a man was hit by a peafowl (pavocristatus) while driving a bike, which has turned the spotlight on the increasing population of peafowls in the Kerela state. Peafowl Species About: The term “peacock” is commonly used to refer to birds of both sexes. Technically, only males are peacocks. Females are […]

Proposed Changes to Forest Conservation Act

In News  The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has proposed several amendments to the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 (FCA), which may enable infrastructure projects to come up in the forest areas more easily. About  The government has proposed absolving agencies involved in national security projects and border infrastructure projects from obtaining prior […]

Madrid Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty

In News Recently, the Union Minister of India addressed the International Conference commemorating the signing of the Madrid Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty. About India has completed 30 years of adoption of signing and implementation of the Madrid Protocol, which reaffirms its commitment to preserving Antarctic environmental and dependent ecosystems. India is […]

CPEC Expansion to Afghanistan

In News Recently, Pakistan has discussed Taliban-led Afghanistan joining the multibillion-dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) infrastructure project. About the issue China has proposed the construction of the Peshawar-Kabul motorway as an extension of CPEC in Afghanistan. Taliban takeover of Afghanistan and China emerging as a major challenge in the form of the extension of its […]

Landslide and Flood Early Warning System

In News  Recently, the Council of Scientific And Industrial Research National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIRNGRI) has launched an ‘Environmental Seismology’ group to develop a ‘Landslide and Flood Early Warning System’ for the Himalayan region. Relevancy Its need was necessitated following the flash floods at Chamoli district in February when a steep glacier on the Nandadevi […]

Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) Programme in Seychelles

In News Recently, Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) launched its programme in Seychelles.  India was chosen as the Partner Administration and has provided a Tax Expert for this programme. About the Programme This programme is expected to be of 12 months duration. In this duration, India will collaborate with the TIWB Secretariat and the UNDP […]

Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 & AMRUT 2.0

In News Recently, the Prime Minister has launched the second phases of Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U) and Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT). Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U) About: It was announced by the PM on 15th August 2014 but the mission was formally launched on 2nd October 2014. Objectives: Eradication of open defecation […]

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