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In News Recently, the Union Minister of Civil Aviation released Krishi UDAN 2.0. to facilitate and incentivize the movement of Agri-produce by air transportation. About Krishi UDAN 2.0 It was formulated with support from AAICLAS – a 100% subsidiary of the Airports Authority of India and Invest India, India’s national Investment Promotion & Facilitation Agency, […]

Coronavirus Variant A-Y4.2

In News The latest mutation of the coronavirus variant, AY4.2 is “very infrequent” in India, according to a report by the India SARS-CoV-2 Genome Consortium (INSACOG). Key Points Delta (B.1.617.2) and its related sublineages (AY that numbered till 35) continues to be the main Variant of Concern (VOC) in India. No new VOI (Variant of […]

Sweden to Launch ‘Time for India’ Drive

In News Sweden set to launch the ‘Time for India’ drive as a trade promotion event to boost bilateral trade. About Under it, there shall be no requirement for vaccination for entry nor will there be a quarantine regime in place. But travellers need to take a COVID-19 test on arrival. India-Sweden Relations Diplomatic Relations: […]

Draft National Water Policy (NWP)

In News The new National Water Policy (NWP) calls for a multi-disciplinary, multi-stakeholder approach to water management. Background In November 2019, the Ministry of Jal Shakti had set up a committee to draft the new National Water Policy (NWP). This was the first time that the government asked a committee of independent experts to draft […]

Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA)

In News Key lawmakers continue to voice their support for a sanctions waiver for India for its purchase of the S-400 missile defence system from Russia. What is the issue? India is likely to begin taking delivery of the S-400 in November 2021. It would potentially activate U.S. sanctions under Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions […]

Pegasus Panel: Need and Mandate

In News The Supreme Court has set up a panel to investigate allegations of potential surveillance of mobile phones using the Pegasus spyware. Under the case, the Union Government is alleged to have used spyware for surveillance on private citizens. What is Pegasus Software? Pegasus was developed by the Israeli firm NSO Group that was […]

Section 124A IPC: Sedition Law

In News Recently, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister directed state police to file sedition charges against those celebrating Pakistan’s victory over India in the recent T20 World Cup match. About The sedition charge under IPC Section 124-A has now been added against the students and they earlier faced charges under IPC Sections 153-A (promoting enmity […]

World Heritage forests: Carbon sinks under pressure report

In News Recently, UNESCO, World Resources Institute (WRI) and International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) released World Heritage forests: Carbon sinks under pressure. It provides the first global scientific assessment of greenhouse gas emissions and sequestration by forests in UNESCO World Heritage sites. It is combining satellite-derived data with monitoring information at the site […]

Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM)

In News Recently, the Government has reconstituted the seven-member Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) by inducting three new members . It will continue to be chaired by economist Bibek Debroy. About Prime Minister of India inducted former deputy governor of Reserve Bank of India Rakesh Mohan, IIM Ahmedabad professor T.T Ram […]

Nag River Revitalization Project

In News The Nag River revitalization project has been approved by the Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC). About Nag River Revitalization Project Conceptualized by the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways and is an ambitious project for the region of Nagpur. Nag river flows through Nagpur city, hence giving it the name. It is now […]

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