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Genome India Project

In News 10,000 genomes are expected to be completely sequenced by the end of the year 2023 under the Genome India Project. Genome India Project About: It is a Centre-backed, Department of Biotechnology’s (DBT) initiative to sequence 10,000 Indian human genomes in three years and create a database. Progress & the target: The project has […]

Gaj Utsav 2023: 30 years of Project Elephant

In News President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the ‘Gaj Utsav 2023′ at the Kaziranga National Park in Assam to mark 30 years of Project Elephant. Project Elephant is a Centrally-sponsored Scheme launched in 1992 by the Ministry of Environment to support states to ensure the long-term survival of elephants in their natural habitats. Asian elephants Scientific […]

Amendments to the Information Technology rules, 2021

In News The Ministry of Electronics and IT, notified amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. Aim & Objective To enforce greater due diligence by online gaming and social media intermediaries in respect of online games & fake or false misleading information related to Government business. What are […]

Indian Space Policy 2023

In News The Union government has approved the Indian Space Policy 2023. About Policy  The policy lays down the roles and responsibilities of organizations such as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), NewSpace India Limited, and private sector entities. The government had earlier opened up the space sector for the private sector to help boost […]

RBI’s Monetary Policy Statement

In News The Reserve Bank of India held its first bi-monthly monetary policy of 2023-24. What is the Monetary Policy Committee? About:  The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is a committee of the Central Bank in India (Reserve Bank of India), headed by its Governor, which is entrusted with the task of fixing the benchmark policy […]

Kirit Parikh panel recommendations on Gas Pricing

In Context Recently, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA)  approved the Kirit Parikh panel recommendations on natural gas pricing. The Kirit Parikh committee was constituted in 2022 to review the existing pricing formula for domestically produced natural gas in India. More about the Committee Composition :  The committee is headed by energy expert Kirit […]

International Finance Corporation (IFC)

In News The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of The World Bank, has said it will not support investments in new coal projects. The IFC is taking the next step toward alignment with Paris Agreement ambitions. About Earlier, in 2020, IFC had unveiled a policy requiring clients to reduce their exposure to […]

Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill 2023

In News The Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill 2023 was introduced in the Lok Sabha. Major Highlights of the Bill  The Bill seeks to amend the Coastal Aquaculture Authority Act 2005. The Bill seeks to decriminalise the offences under the Act for promoting ease of doing business and to fine-tune the operational procedures of the […]

Cybersecurity & Imports from NSO Group

In News The spyware maker Cognyte, often billed as an alternative to Pegasus, has been selling tech gear to the Signal Intelligence Directorate which comes under the Ministry of Defence. The firm in question is Cognyte Software Ltd, which faces a class action lawsuit in the U.S. from investors. About Cognyte regularly targeted journalists, dissidents, […]

The Forest Conservation Bill – Issues & Criticisms

In Context The government introduced The Forest (Conservation), Amendment Bill, 2023 in Lok Sabha to make changes to The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. The proposed amendments to the Act are criticised for weakening the very purpose of the legislation. Background of the legislation The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980: Following Independence, vast swathes of forest land […]