Rhinos to be re-introduced in Uttarakhand
News: The Uttarakhand State Wildlife Board has cleared a proposal by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) to introduce rhinoceroses in the Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR) Facts: About Jim Corbett …
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EChO Network launched to catalyze cross-disciplinary leadership in India
News: Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India has launched EChO Network Facts: About EChO Network: It is a national program to foster cross-disciplinary leadership to increase research, knowledge, …
Read MoreNITI Aayog to draft roadmap for achieving population stabilisation
News: NITI Aayog, in partnership with Population Foundation of India (PFI), is organizing a National Consultation titled “Realizing the vision of population stabilization: leaving no one behind”. Facts: Different Approaches …
Read MorePakistan allows Qatari Emir, other royal members to hunt endangered bird species: Report
News: Pakistan has issued special permits to the Emir of Qatar and nine others to hunt 100 houbara bustards. Facts: The houbara bastard lives in arid climates and comes in …
Read MorePhase 3 of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) launched
News: The government has launched Phase-3 of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). Facts: About PMGSY PMGSY is a scheme of Ministry of Rural Development. It was launched in 2000. …
Read MoreArticle 371
News: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and J&K administration’s have different viewpoint on the application of Article 371 in J&K Facts: Article 371, contained in XXI of the Constitution, …
Read MoreKey takeaways from CoP 25
News: UNFCC CoP25 concluded in Madrid, Spain Facts: Key takeaways No agreement on carbon markets: No agreement was reached on Article 6 of the Paris Agreement which enables the Sustainable …
Read MoreExplained: What is the UN body that has criticized India for the new citizenship Act?
News: The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) expressed concern over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act for being fundamentally discriminatory in nature. Facts: About the Office of the …
Read MorePlanting trees, managing plastic waste helping this Kerala village to become carbon-neutral
News: Meenagnadi village panchayat, Wayanad, Kerala has taken initiative to become a carbon-neutral village Facts: Carbon-neutral Meenangadi project: Started in 2016, it involves afforestation programs, recycling of plastic waste, providing …
Read MoreAndroid vulnerable to cyberattack: Union Home Ministry
News: Union Home Ministry has warned states about the vulnerability of the Android operating system to a bug called ‘StrandHogg’. It is a vulnerability in Android devices that allows malware …
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