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NAVigation with the Indian Constellation (NavIC)

In News The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is introducing the L1 frequency in all its future satellites with an aim to promote the civilian use of NAVigation with the Indian Constellation (NavIC).  About  The seven satellites in the NavIC constellation so far use two frequencies for providing positioning data — L5 and S band. […]

Namami Gange Programme

In News The Union government’s flagship Namami Gange programme, conceived to improve the sanitation levels in the Ganga river is now geared towards conservation, tourism, and providing economic livelihoods. the thrust of decisions focused on having the Tourism Ministry develop a “comprehensive plan” for developing tourism circuits along the Ganga in line with “ Arth […]

Distorted use of fertilisers

In News Recent data from the Department of Fertilisers shows a 3.7 per cent increase in the sale of urea during April-October 2022 over the corresponding seven months of the previous year.  More about the news Issue: Two ambitious schemes of the incumbent government — Soil Health Card and mandatory neem-coating of urea — were […]

Expanding Public Distribution System (PDS) coverage

In News  Critics of the  Public Distribution System (PDS) appreciated its services during the COVID-19 lockdown. About Public Distribution System (PDS) It evolved as a system of management of scarcity through the distribution of food grains at affordable prices.  Over the years, PDS has become an important part of the Government’s policy for the management […]

Okavango delta

In Context Recently, Oil companies are seen threatening Africa’s iconic biodiversity hotspots like the Okavango delta in an effort to drill for oil. More about the Okavango delta About: This delta is located in north-west Botswana comprises permanent marshlands and seasonally flooded plains.  The Okavango delta is formed by the Okavango river, which originates in […]

Extension of PM SVANidhi Scheme

In News: The Government of India has extended the PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme beyond March 2022  About  PM SVANidhi Scheme PM SVANidhi is a Central Sector Scheme to facilitate street vendors to access affordable working capital loan for resuming their livelihoods activities, after easing of lockdown. It has been extended  with […]

Scramjet engine

In News Scramjet engine’s hot test was conducted successfully at ISRO’s Propulsion Research Complex in Tamil Nadu About scramjet A scramjet engine is an improvement over the ramjet engine as it efficiently operates at hypersonic speeds and allows supersonic combustion.  Thus it is known as Supersonic Combustion Ramjet, or Scramjet. It allows supersonic combustion by […]

Inclusion of Medicinal plant species in IUCN Red List

In News  Three medicinal plant species found in the Himalayas have made it to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species following a recent assessment.  About  Meizotropis pellita, commonly known as Patwa, is a perennial shrub with restricted distribution that is endemic to Uttarakhand.  The species is listed as ‘critically endangered’ based on its limited […]

Bt Brinjal Biopiracy Case

In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) has ordered the Karnataka High Court to continue hearing public interest litigation (PIL) on biopiracy which it had sent to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in 2013. About  Original PIL: A decade ago, Environment Support Group (ESG) filed a PIL before the Karnataka High Court. It had stated […]

Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Bill

In News Recently, the Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Bill 2022, was passed by Rajya Sabha.  Key Points Present scenario:  Rajya Sabha has invited scrutiny on two major issues:  The exemption made to allow the transfer of captive elephants, and  The sweeping powers given to the Centre to declare species as vermin.  Elephant dilemma: Legal angle:  […]

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