A CASE OF WHOLEHEARTED BIOTECHNOLOGY ADOPTION
Context : GM cotton covers 95% of the area under cotton and that there are very limited choices for farmers The fact: Indian farmers have voted for choice of seeds with biotechnologies by planting hybrid cotton biotech seeds on over 90% of the country’s cotton acreage. Several key studies by third-party economists and sociologists have […]
PIB 15th January
Contents: Saksham Campaign Indian Heritage in Digital Space SAKSHAM CAMPAIGN Why in news? an annual one-month long, people-centric fuel conservation mega campaign of Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) under the aegis of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. More about SAKSHAM PCRA and Oil & Gas companies shall carry out various interactive programs during this […]
CRZ RULES EASED FOR ‘BLUE FLAG’ BEACHES
Why in news? ‘Blue Flag’ to restrict the construction, The Environment Ministry has relaxed Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules that restrict construction near beaches to help States construct infrastructure and enable them to receive ‘Blue Flag’ certification. More about Blue Flag Certification The certification of Blue Flag Programme started in France in 1985 and has […]
ISLAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Why in news? The Union Home Minister chaired the sixth meeting of the Island Development Agency (IDA) and reviewed the progress made towards the programme “Holistic development of islands” For the first time initiative of sustainable development in the identified Islands within scientifically-assessed carrying capacity has been taken-up. Development Plans with focus on creation of […]
PM AND WORLD LEADERS TO ATTEND RAISINA DIALOGUE
Why in news? Many foreign Dignitaries will attend the “Raisina Dialogue” organised by the External Affairs Ministry jointly with the Observer Research Foundation in Delhi India’s contribution The Dialogue has been India’s contribution to global efforts to discover solutions, identify opportunities and provide stability to a century that has witnessed an eventful two decades Theme […]
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FOREIGN ENVOYS IN J&K ON A FACT-FINDING VISIT
Why in news? A 15 member foreign envoys’ delegation arrived in Srinagar on a two day visit to J&K and met over 100 people, including senior Valley based politicians, top newspaper editors and grassroots representatives. Why did they come? They were seeking a feedback on the ground situation post the revocation of the State’s special […]
Week 1 Case study Answer
Action should be as follows: 1. Park the car- so that no disturbance to the traffic 2. Reach the spot where the man is beating the girl and immediately stop him and ask him not to beat or take law in his hand. Thank him for taking notice of the theft and taking action, but […]
REALITY CHECK: ON GOVT. PROJECTING SLOWER GDP GROWTH
Why in news? The National Statistical Office (NSO) has estimated that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will expand by 5% in the 12month period, in line with the Reserve Bank of India’s sharp downward revision last month in its full year growth forecast from 6.1% projected earlier, to 5%. GDP growth estimates Pace of growth slumped […]
TRUMP BACKS AWAY FROM FURTHER CONFLICT AFTER IRAN HITS U.S. TROOPS
Why in news? U.S. President Donald Trump Backing away from further conflict, said on 8th January 2020, that Iranian missile strikes on bases in Iraq had not harmed any U.S. troops stationed there and damage was minimal, an outcome he said showed Tehran wanted to prevent an escalation into conflict. Iranian Forces fired missiles at […]