In News Recently, Foreign Investment Facilitation Portal (FIFP) completed 5 years since Union Cabinet decision to abolish Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB). The proposal for abolition of FIPB was approved by the Union Cabinet in its meeting on 24th May, 2017. About Foreign Investment Facilitation Portal (FIFP) It is the new online single point interface […]
In News To raise awareness of the importance of pollinators, the threats they face and their contribution to sustainable development, the UN designated 20 May as World Bee Day. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) celebrated World Bee Day under the theme ‘Bee Engaged: Celebrating the diversity of bees and beekeeping systems’. About Bees Bees […]
In News Recently, a draft notification by the Environment Ministry has been notified regarding e-Waste. Background India, which is unique among South Asian countries, in that it has a formal set of rules for electronic waste management. India first announced these rules in 2016 and amended it in 2018. The latest rules, which have been […]
In News Recently, the National Health Authority has launched revamped Ayushman Bharat Health Account, ABHA mobile application to manage health records under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission. About ABHA app It was previously known as the National Digital Health Mission’ Health Records app. The ABHA mobile application enables an individual to create an ABHA address, an […]
In News The Government of India and the Government of the United States of America have signed an Investment Incentive Agreement (IIA) at Tokyo, Japan. Background 1997: This IIA supersedes the Investment Incentive Agreement signed between the Government of India and the Government of the United States of America in the year 1997. Development Finance […]
In News The Union Government launched the Eighth Edition of Swachh Survekshan – SS-2023 under Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0. About Swachh Survekshan 2023 It is curated towards achieving circularity in waste management. The survey would give priority to the principle of 3Rs – Reduce, Recycle and Reuse. The theme of SS 2023 : ‘Waste […]
In News The Odisha government’s ambitious temple corridor project in Puri has become a subject of political controversy. About Archaeological Survey of India noted in a report submitted to the Orissa High Court that there was every possibility of archaeological remains at the heritage site being destroyed due to the excavation work for the corridor. […]
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 India joins Indo-Pacific economic bloc led by US to counter China (International Relations ) What is the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) ?its objectives and Stand of India . GS 2 5& 17 PM Modi in Tokyo, urges diaspora to be […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 India to join Biden’s new trade initiative for Indo Pacific region (International Relations ) Know about Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF),main purpose and where does India stand ? GS 3 1 India to be the leader of green […]
In News According to conservation experts, global warming and extreme weather events may lead to a decline in Olive Ridley turtles’ population over time. About Scientific name: Lepidochelys olivacea; also known as the Pacific ridley sea turtle. Location: Found in warm waters of the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian oceans. Features: One of the smallest sea-turtles […]