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Eco-Sensitive Zones

In News Recently, the Kerala State Assembly passed a resolution regarding Supreme Court’s directive regarding Ecologically Sensitive Zones (ESZ). The state of Karnataka is also opposing the Centre’s draft eco-sensitive area norms for the Western Ghats. More about the news Kerala: The resolution passed by Kerala urged the Central government to exclude the State’s human […]

Blockchain and Crypto Assets Council (BACC)

In News Recently, the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) , the industry body representing top Internet companies and tech platforms has dissolved a key unit set up four years ago to do public advocacy for the cryptocurrency and blockchain sector, citing regulatory uncertainty. About BACC BACC acted as an umbrella entity for over […]

Wildfires in Europe

In Context Recently, European countries like France, Greece, Portugal and Spain have been battling intense wildfires. More about the news Europe is battling intense wildfires with thousands of hectares of forest land burned to the ground amid a searing heatwave. The blaze forced thousands from their homes and killed several emergency personnel. It is the […]

Asiatic Black Bears

In News Recently, Scientists from the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun and the Himachal Pradesh forest department have calculated the density and population of Asiatic black bears in two Protected Areas (PAs) of Himachal Pradesh. About Asiatic Black Bears The scientists calculated the population density of the bears for Darangati Wildlife Sanctuary and Rupi Bhaba. […]

Dunagiri

In News Recently, the Defence Minister launched the fourth and latest ship of the Indian Navy’s 17A Frigates, the Dunagiri.  About Dunagiri Development: It is built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders Limited (GRSE) in Kolkata. Dunagiri is the fourth ship of P17A Frigates. The first two warships of Project 17A INS Nilgiri and INS Himgiri were […]

Female Labour Force Participation

In News Recently, the Vice President of India expressed concern over low female participation in the formal labour force in India. Key Points about Female Labour Force Participation It is a driver of growth and therefore, participation rates indicate the potential for a country to grow more rapidly.  The relationship between women’s engagement in the […]

Build-operate-transfer (BOT) model

In News  The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is set to return to funding through private investments and plans to offer at least two highway upgradation projects to private players using the build-operate-transfer (BOT) model during the current quarter. About Build-operate-transfer (BOT) model It refers to the initial concession by a public entity such […]

National Agriculture Market (e-NAM)

In News  The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare launched the Platform of Platforms (POP) under the National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) on the sidelines of the State Agriculture and Horticulture Ministers’ Conference in Bengaluru, Karnataka today.  About National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) It is a pan-India electronic trading portal which networks the existing APMC mandis […]

Debate over the new Forest Conservation Rules

In News Recently, the debate over the new Forest Conservation Rules brought in by the Central government is heating up ahead of Parliament’s monsoon session. Latest version of the rules will be placed in the Parliament in the Monsoon Session as the law requires that the rules be placed before both the Houses. Forest Conservation […]

Red Pandas

In News  Recently, Singalila National Park launched programme that aims to release about 20 red pandas in a period of five years About Red Pandas Scientific Name : Ailurus fulgens Red Panda is largely vegetarian, eating chiefly young leaves and shoots of bamboo.  It also takes fruit, roots, succulent grasses, acorns, lichens, birds’ eggs and […]

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