SDG India Index 202-21: NITI Aayog Context: Recently, the third edition of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) India Index and Dashboard 2020–21 was released by NITI Aayog. The SDG India Index 2020–21 is developed in collaboration with the United Nations in India. About: SDG India Index The NITI Aayog launched its...
'Village rice' Context: Patented ‘village rice’ from Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu’s Thanjavur district exported to Ghana, Yemen. Two consignments 4.5 MT of patented 'village rice ' sourced by a start-up Udaya Agro Farm, was exported to Ghana & Yemen via air & sea routes. In March 2021, the first...
Mekedatu multipurpose project Context NGT has appointed a joint committee to look into allegations of unauthorised construction activity taking place in Mekedatu, where the Karnataka government had proposed to construct a dam across the Cauvery River. Acting Suo Motu, NGT has directed the panel to submit a report...
Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve Context: The Assam government has approved a proposal to increase the firepower of the guards of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve and provide commando training to them. These measures are aimed at preventing poaching. About Kaziranga National Park Location: It is...
Positive Indigenisation List Context The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has notified the second negative import list, now renamed as the ‘positive indigenisation list' of 108 items. The 'First Negative Indigenisation’ List comprising 101 items was notified in August 2020. About Second Positive Indigenisation List: Procurement: All the 108 items will now be procured from indigenous sources as per...
Issue of Chief Secretary Transfer Context The Central Government may initiate disciplinary action against the West Bengal Chief Secretary after he failed to report to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) in New Delhi as ordered. About Chief Secretary of State: Appointment: The Chief Secretary is ‘chosen’ by the Chief Minister. As the...
China's Three Child Policy Context: Recently China’s census data showed that its population growth slipping to slowest rate since the 1950s, so to maintain demographic balance the country has announced it will now allow three children per married couple. Five years ago in 2016, China first relaxed its controversial one-child...
The Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 Context The Government of India had framed the Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 in February this year. These rules require the social media intermediaries/ platforms to adhere to a...
The Climate Breakthroughs Summit Context World leaders convened at the Climate Breakthroughs Summit to demonstrate progress in critical sectors of the global economy, including steel, shipping, Green hydrogen and nature. About: This is collaboration between the WEF, Mission Possible Partnership, the United Nations Climate Champions, and the United Kingdom. ...
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Context Recently, the Central Government has appointed ‘Subodh Kumar Jaiswal’ as a new Director of the. The Director of the CBI is appointed as per section 4A of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act of 1946. About CBI CBI comes under the administrative control of Ministry of Personnel,...
