Recently, the Prime Minister paid tribute to the former President APJ Abdul Kalam on his 90th birth anniversary. Kalam Program for Intellectual Property Literacy and Awareness Campaign (KAPILA) was launched in 2020 on the occasion of his birth anniversary. About Born on 15thOctober 1931 at Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu. ...
India and the United States are set to start a 15-day mega military exercise in Alaska from October 15, 2021 in a bid to further deepen bilateral military cooperation between both the countries. Key Points Year 2021 will mark the 17th edition of the exercise...
Global Hunger Index 2021, which is prepared jointly by Irish aid agency called ‘Concern Worldwide’ and German organisation called ‘Welt Hunger Hilfe’, was released on October 14, 2021. The Index termed the hunger level in India as alarming. Where India has been placed? In the...
China and Russia are holding Joint naval drills called “Joint Sea 2021 naval exercise” in the Sea of Japan. Key Points The joint naval drill was kicked off from October 14, 2021. It highlights the latest sign of growing political and military alignment between Russia...
The central government on October 13, 2021 increased the upper limit of legal abortion to 24 weeks from earlier 20 weeks for special categories of women. The centre notified the new rules under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Rules, 2021, which was passed...
The International Energy Agency(IEA)has invited India, the world’s third-largest energy consumer, to become its full-time member. Implications: The proposal if accepted will require New Delhi to raise strategic oil reserves to 90 days requirement. India’s current strategic oil reserves equal 9.5 days of its requirement. Background: In March 2017, India became...
The Union environment ministry has released a draft notification to regulate the extended producer responsibility (EPR) under the “Plastic Waste Management Rules 2016”. Key facts The draft provides that, quantity of waste will have to be managed by producers, brand owners and importers, who are...
FIFA unveiled the official mascot of the U-17 Women's World Cup 2022 -'Ibha'- on October 11,2021 to mark exactly one year to go until the tournament kicks off. Ibha is an Asiatic lioness representing'Nari Shakti' or women power. As per an official release by FIFA,...
The Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, Rajiv Kumar, launched the “NITI Aayog – United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Handbook on Sustainable Urban Plastic Waste Management” on October 12, 2021. Key Points This handbook was launched in New Delhi. The handbook provides a comprehensive overview to manage plastic...
Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change released the “Vision Plan: 2021-2031” for Indian zoos. This plan was released during a two-day National Conference for zoo directors & veterinarians in Gujarat. Highlights The two-day conference was organized by Central Zoo Authority and was hosted by...
