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Central Public Health and Environmental Engineering Organisation (CPHEEO)

In News  CPHEEO is organising  first of its kind regional workshop on 24×7 Water Supply System at Puri in Odisha  About CPHEEO It has been in existence for more than 60 years since its raising under the Ministry of Health in 1954, as per the recommendations of the Environmental Hygiene Committee.  In 1973-74, the CPHEEO […]

International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI)

In News  The government has amended the prevention of tampering of the Mobile Device Equipment Identification Number, Rules, 2017, in which it is making it mandatory for mobile manufacturers to register International Mobile Equipment Identity number (IMEI) for every handset made in India with the government.  Importers, too, will have to register with the government […]

Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary

In News  National Green Tribunal(NGT ) has given the Government of Uttar Pradesh 45 days to finalise a notification under Section 26A of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 for protection of the Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary. About Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary It is spread across Meerut, Ghaziabad, Bijnor and Jyotiba Phule Nagar districts of Uttar Pradesh.  […]

Mahakaleshwar Corridor

In News The Prime Minister is to inaugurate the Mahakaleshwar Corridor constructed in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain at a cost of Rs 350 crore, on October 11. Background The temple in its present form was built by the Maratha general Ranoji Shinde in 1734 CE.  Before Independence, the Devasthan Trust used to look after the temple.  […]

Silphion

In News Recently, a study claimed that the Mediterranean medicinal plant considered a cure-all that mysteriously vanished 2,000 years ago may still be around. About Silphion About the plant It was found in the Mediterranean. It was a golden-flowered plant.  Anatolia (Turkey)  A researcher from Istanbul University found a plant species in 2021 at three […]

National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)

In News Under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), the MOEFCC has set a new target of a 40% reduction in particulate matter concentration in cities by 2026. About The target was updated due to an overall improvement in PM10 levels in 2021. 20 cities have met the national standards for annual average PM10 concentration […]

Moonlighting

In News Recently, the DXC Technology India MD said that the Moonlighting is only one challenge and that is not reason enough for a company to put an end to work from home that had proved to be beneficial for a large chunk of employees. Wipro has recently sacked around 300 employees for ‘moonlighting’.  What […]

Climate Change Fuelling Hurricanes

In Context Recently, Hurricane Fiona hit the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. Correlation of Climate change & hurricanes  About: Although scientists have not yet concluded that Fiona’s behaviour or severity was influenced by climate change, there is compelling evidence that these catastrophic storms are getting worse. Change in nature of hurricanes: Hurricanes are becoming wetter, […]

Appointment of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)

Context The Government of India has appointed Lt General Anil Chauhan (Retired) as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).  He will also function as a Secretary to the Department of Military Affairs.  Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Genesis: The CDS was created in 2019 for a dual role, as the most senior uniformed officer […]

Taj Mahal & Pollution Warning

In News Recently, the Supreme Court directed to stop all commercial activities within a 500-metre radius of the Taj Mahal. More about the news The Supreme Court recently directed the Agra Development Authority to stop all commercial activities within a 500-metre radius of the Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The apex court has […]