Article 370
Posted in Polity Legislations

Article 370 of the Constitution

Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing an “unprecedented era of peace, progress and prosperity” following the revocation of Article 370 in 2019.

GI Tag
Posted in Culture Economy

Lambani Embroidery and GI Tag

Lambani embroidery, a traditional craft from Karnataka, receives recognition and protection through the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.

Forest Cover
Posted in Environment

Decline in Global Tropical Primary Forest Cover

According to a report by the World Resources Institute’s (WRI) Global Forest Watch, there was a significant loss of tropical primary forests in 2022, totalling 4.1 million hectares.

India Semiconductor Mission
Posted in Science & Technology Physics

Semiconductors and India Semiconductor Mission

Foxconn withdrew from a semiconductor joint venture with the Vedanta Group in order to pursue a wider range of development prospects.

Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

Seek Facts Corner – 10 July 2023

RBI pressed ahead with VRRRs auctions to suck out surplus liquidity from the banking system. USA has decided to supply…

Microplastics
Posted in Environment Pollution

Microplastics and gut microbiome

Recently, FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) released the report “Impact of Microplastics and Nanoplastics on Human Health”.

PMMSY
Posted in Economy Schemes and Initiatives Economy

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)

Mobile App developed under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana for quick reporting of Fish Diseases and timely scientific advice to aqua-farmers.

Garo Tribe
Posted in Culture Environment Protected Sites Tiger Reserves

Garo Tribe and Buxa Tiger Reserve

Garo people of Alipurduar village (part of Buxa Tiger Reserve) have expressed their concern over lack of developmental effort for them.

Mosquirix
Posted in Science & Technology Biology

GAVI and Mosquirix

As per Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI), nearly 12 countries in Africa would receive 18 million doses of malaria vaccine (Mosquirix) over the next two years.

Ganga action plan
Posted in Environment Schemes and Initiatives Environment River

Ganga Action Plan and Namami Gange programme

Hundreds of turtles to be released into river Ganges under a joint aegis of the NamamiGange Programme, Forest and Wildlife Department and Wildlife Institute of India (WII).

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Posted in Economy Economy Institutions

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)

AIIB has concluded an internal review, which revealed no evidence of undue influence on the institution’s decision-making process.

PM Gati Shakti
Posted in Economy Economy Schemes and Initiatives

PM Gati Shakti

Government to share data on multi-modal connectivity and other infrastructure through the PM Gati Shakti platform with industry and potential investors.