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Species in news: Bengal Florican

Environmentalists have recently written to the Assam government on the urgent need to prevent land-use changes at Kokilabari Seed Farm in the state to protect Bengal floricans and other species. Bengal Florican The Bengal florican also called Bengal bustard, is a bustard species native to the Indian subcontinent, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Fewer than 1,000 individuals… Continue reading Species in news: Bengal Florican

[pib] Geospatial Energy Map of India

The NITI Aayog has launched the Geospatial Energy Map of India. What is the GIS Energy Map? NITI Aayog in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has developed a comprehensive Geographic Information System (GIS) Energy Map of India. The GIS map provides a holistic picture of all energy resources of the country. It enables… Continue reading [pib] Geospatial Energy Map of India

[pib] Exercise Cambrian Patrol

A team from Gorkha Rifles which represented the Indian Army at the prestigious Cambrian Patrol Exercise at Brecon, Wales, UK, has been awarded a Gold medal. Ex Cambrian Patrol Organized by the UK Army, this exercise is considered the ultimate test of human endurance, team spirit and is sometimes referred as the Olympics of Military… Continue reading [pib] Exercise Cambrian Patrol

What the low rank on the Global Hunger Index means for India

Context This year’s Global Hunger Index (GHI) ranks India 101 out of 116 countries for which reliable and comparable data exist. Government’s stand Is India’s performance on hunger as dismal as denoted by the index or is it partly a statistical artefact? This question assumes immediacy, especially since the government has questioned the methodology and claimed… Continue reading What the low rank on the Global Hunger Index means for India

Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2021

The 17th edition of the India-U.S. bilateral exercise, Yudh Abhyas 2021, got underway in mountainous terrain and cold climate conditions of Alaska, US. Yudh Abhyas 2021 Exercise Yudh Abhyas is the largest running joint military training and defence cooperation endeavour between India and USA. The exercise aims at enhancing understanding, cooperation and interoperability between the… Continue reading Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2021

[pib] Maharatna status accorded to Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC)

The Centre has accorded ‘Maharatna’ status to the state-owned Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC), thus giving PFC greater operational and financial autonomy. About PFC Ltd. Power Finance Corporation Ltd. (PFC) is an Indian financial institution under the ownership of Ministry of Power. Established in 1986, it is the financial backbone of Indian Power Sector. PFC… Continue reading [pib] Maharatna status accorded to Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC)

What is a Small Finance Bank?

The Reserve Bank of India has issued a small finance bank (SFB) license to a consortium of fintech companies BharatPe and Centrum Financial Services Ltd. What is a SFB? Small finance banks (SFBs) are a type of niche banks in India. They can be promoted either by individuals, corporate, trusts or societies. They are governed… Continue reading What is a Small Finance Bank?

Kallakurichi Wood Carvings and Karuppur Kalamkari Paintings get GI tag

In Tamil Nadu, the Karuppur kalamkari paintings and the Kallakurichi wood carvings recently received the geographical indication (GI) tags. [A] Kallakurichi Wood Carvings The Kallakurichi wood carvings are a unique form of wood carving practiced in Tamil Nadu. It involves the application of ornamentation and designs, derived from traditional styles by the craftsmen. They are… Continue reading Kallakurichi Wood Carvings and Karuppur Kalamkari Paintings get GI tag

Is India’s current investor rush too much of a good thing?

Human traits driving financial markets To imitate and to conform — do what others around us are doing — are common and very powerful human tendencies.  In financial markets, “herd behaviour” is a warning sign: When markets are doing well, people invest for no other reason than their neighbours having become wealthier (and vice versa).… Continue reading Is India’s current investor rush too much of a good thing?

Explained: China-Taiwan tussle

Recently China flew over 100 fighter jets into Taiwan’s air defence identification zone setting off alarm around the world that it was preparing to take over the island by force. Taiwan: the Republic of China (RoC) Taiwan, earlier known as Formosa, a tiny island off the east coast of China, is where Chinese republicans of… Continue reading Explained: China-Taiwan tussle

Kunming Declaration on Biodiversity Conservation

The Kunming Declaration was adopted by over 100 countries at the first part of the ongoing virtual 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity. Kunming Declaration It calls upon the parties to “mainstream” biodiversity protection in decision-making and recognise the importance of conservation in protecting human… Continue reading Kunming Declaration on Biodiversity Conservation

[pib] One Sun One World One Grid

The Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has addressed the Ministerial session of the Green Grids Initiative-One Sun One World One Grid (OSOWOG) Northwest Europe Cooperative Event. One Sun, One World, One Grid The mega plan of OSOWOG calls for trans-national electricity grid supplying solar power across the globe. It will… Continue reading [pib] One Sun One World One Grid

India retains 3rd position in RE Investment Attractiveness Index

India has retained the third rank in the Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index released by consultancy firm EY. RE Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI) The RECAI ranks the world’s top 40 markets on the attractiveness of their renewable energy investment and deployment opportunities. The rankings reflect assessments of market attractiveness and global market trends. India’s performance… Continue reading India retains 3rd position in RE Investment Attractiveness Index

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