Tag: GS 3
RBI- Integrated Ombudsman Scheme
In News The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the Annual Report of the Ombudsman Schemes for April 01, 2021 – March 31, 2022. About Integrated Ombudsman Scheme The Scheme was framed by the Reserve Bank in exercising the powers conferred on it under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. The Scheme integrates […]
Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
In News Recently, it has been observed that the Asian elephant has lost most of their optimal habitat in the Nilgiri Reserve. About Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve It is a Biosphere Reserve in the Western Ghats and Nilgiri Hill ranges of Southern India. It is the first biosphere in India. The reserve encompasses a total of […]
Draft New Industrial Policy
In News Recently, the draft – Statement on Industrial Policy 2022 Make in India for the world – has been circulated to different ministries for their views and comments. Key Points of Draft New Industrial Policy Prepared By: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry Various ways […]
Silent Valley National Park
In News A bird survey conducted at the Silent Valley National Park identified 141 species, of which 17 were new. So far, 175 species of birds have been spotted in Silent Valley. Outcomes of Survey Brown wood owl, Banded bay cuckoo, Malabar wood shrike, White-throated kingfisher, Indian nightjar, Jungle nightjar, and Large cuckoo shrike were […]
SAIME Initiative
Context A new initiative of sustainable shrimp cultivation provides hope for mangrove restoration in Sundarbans. About SAIME is a community-based pilot project in West Bengal under which farmers are planting mangrove trees around shrimp ponds. The initiative — started in 2019 — has established a collaborative ecosystem integrating several key stakeholders from government departments, academia, […]
Utkarsh 2.0
In News The Reserve Bank of India’s Medium-term Strategy Framework for the period 2023- 2025 ‘Utkarsh 2.0’ was launched by the Governor of RBI. About Utkarsh 2.0 The first strategy framework (Utkarsh 2022) covering the period 2019-2022 was launched in July 2019. It became a medium-term strategy document guiding the Bank’s progress toward realisation of […]
Cabinet Approves National Green Hydrogen Mission
Context The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister has approved India’s Rs 20,000 cr National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM). National Green Hydrogen Mission (NHM) Genesis: NGHM is a part of National Hydrogen Mission (NHM) which was announced by the finance minister in the Union Budget 2021-22. The Prime Minister of India also announced the […]
108th Indian Science Congress
In News The Prime Minister of India addressed the 108th Indian Science Congress (ISC). The focal theme of this year’s ISC is “Science and Technology for Sustainable Development with Women Empowerment” which will witness discussions on issues of sustainable development, women empowerment, and the role of science & technology in achieving this. About Indian Science […]
Unexploded ordnance
In News An unexploded artillery shell was found near the official residence of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann in Chandigarh. What is an Unexploded Ordnance (UXO)? A military ammunition or explosive device that remains unexploded even after it has been primed and fired is known as Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) in military parlance. Such UXO can […]
