Monthly Archives: April 2022
Ban on Menthol Cigarettes and Flavoured Cigars
In News Recently, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed rules for banning menthol cigarettes and all flavoured cigars. Major Points The FDA clarified that it will not enforce against individual consumers for possession or use of menthol cigarettes or flavoured cigars”. The rules will only “address manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, importers and retailers who […]
Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0
In News Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 under the aegis of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched the ‘National Behaviour Change Communication Framework for Garbage Free Cities’ to strengthen the ongoing jan andolan for ‘Garbage Free Cities’. About National Behaviour Change Communication Framework for Garbage Free Cities It shall serve as a guiding […]
Opportunities for Semiconductor industry in India
In Context For India, Attaining self-sufficiency in semiconductor manufacturing can mean collective growth of the South Asian region. What is Semiconductor? It is a material product usually composed of silicon, which conducts electricity more than an insulator, such as glass, but less than a pure conductor, such as copper or aluminium. Semiconductors are critical technological […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 In a first, IndiGo uses Indian navigation system to land aircraft (Science and Technology) What is GAGAN (GPS Aided GEO Augmented Navigation)?Why is it important for India ? What are Space-Based augmentation systems available in the world? GS 1 1 […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 5G service roll-out likely in Aug.-Sept. (Science and Technology) What is 5G technology ,how is it different?and how prepared is India to adapt to this tech? GS 2 1 Keen on lifting AFSPA from northeast: Modi (Polity and […]
Chipko Movement
In Context Women in Chhattisgarh recreate the ‘Chipko movement’ to save Hasdeo Aranya Forest. Hasdeo forest The Hasdeo forest covering Chhattisgarh’s Korba, Sarguja and Surajpur districts, spans an area of 170,000 hectares. It is a noted migratory corridor and has a significant presence of elephants. It is also the catchment area of the Hasdeo river, […]
Farmer Distress Index (FDI): NABARD
In Context The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) is planning to formulate a Farmer Distress Index (FDI) to track, identify and support “needy and distressed farmers.” About Farmer Distress Index (FDI) It can integrate the available high-frequency data on key agricultural variables like deviation of monsoon rains, excessive rainfall, drought and dry […]
Malcha Mahal
In Context Delhi government is considering bringing Malcha Mahal for tourists after renovating the heritage structure. About Malcha Mahal It was built by the then Sultan Firoz Shah Tughlaq in the 14th century and was used as a hunting lodge by him. It is located in Delhi. It later became the residence of the descendants […]
Museums Grant Scheme
In News The Union Ministry of Culture granted ?3.75 crores under the ‘Upgradation of Museums Scheme’ for the ?5-crore project in Eluru town of Andhra Pradesh. What is a Museum? As per the ICOM (International Council of Museums), A museum is a non-profit, permanent institution in the service of society and its development, open to […]
