Tag: GS 3
India’s Tourism Market
In Context Recently, The report’ titled ‘Outbound Travel and Tourism – An Opportunity Untapped‘ was released by Nangia Andersen LLP in association with FICCI. More about the report & its highlights About: The report highlights the up-and-coming Indian travel market and It outlines a framework for creating a more value for money experience for Indian […]
Purslane Weed
In Context A common weed named Portulaca oleracea, also commonly known as purslane, offers important clues about creating drought-tolerant crops in a world beset by climate change. About Purslane has the evolutionary adaptations that help it to be both highly productive and drought tolerant, an unlikely combination for a plant. Plants have independently evolved various […]
Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill
In Context Recently, the Lok Sabha passed the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022. The Bill seeks to amend the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. More about the news The Energy Conservation Act, 2001 promotes energy efficiency and conservation. It provides for the regulation of energy consumption by equipment, appliances, buildings, and industries. Key provisions of […]
Stablecoins
In News Recently, the Financial Stability Board (FSB), a body which advises major economies on international finance, promised to push for stablecoin regulation citing recent turmoil in the cryptocurrency market. About Stablecoins Digital currency: A stablecoin is a digital currency whose value is pegged to a ‘stable’ asset, such as the U.S. dollar or gold. […]
Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine
In News Recently, the Government of India has established the Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy (PCIM&H). About Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine Ministry It is a subordinate office under the Ministry of Ayush. Merger It was created by merging Pharmacopoeia Commission of Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy (PCIM&H) and the two central laboratories namely […]
Indian Virtual Herbarium
Context Indian Virtual Herbarium is generating a lot of interest and turning out to be an eye-catching endeavour. About Indian Virtual Herbarium It is a database of dried plants that maximises the usefulness of the collections. Apart from digital images of the herbarium specimens, the label data on each species include all information about the […]
Rock Agama
In News A study carried out by researchers from Indian Institute of Science (IISc) undertook to understand where the rock agamaresidese in and around Bengaluru specifically. About Peninsular Rock Agama (Psammophilus dorsalis) It is a type of garden lizard that has a strong presence in southern India. Description: It is a large animal, strikingly coloured […]
Combined Maritime Forces (CMF)
In News Recently, India began cooperation with Bahrain-based Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) . Background At the India-US 2+2 in April 2022, India had announced that it would join the CMF as an Associate Partner and will strengthen cooperation in regional security in the Western Indian Ocean. Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) About: It is a multinational […]
Great Barrier Reef’s Recovery and Vulnerability
In News Recently, an annual long-term monitoring report by the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) was released on the Great Barrier Reef’s recovery and vulnerability to climate threats. The reefs are surveyed through in-water and aerial techniques. Key Findings Background: The highest levels of coral cover, within the past 36 years, has been recorded […]
