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Assessing Marine Protected Areas

In News Recently, Specialists drew attention to the importance of evaluating the effectiveness of Marine Protected Areas. Key Takeaways: Experts are calling for a closer look at the quality and performance of MPAs, emphasizing that a true assessment of their progress is only possible with a clear understanding of baseline data. Presently, only a small […]

Undersea Tunnel to Save Mangroves

In Context A seven-km undersea tunnel will be constructed for the bullet train project to save mangrove forests in Maharashtra. More about the news About: A seven-km undersea tunnel will be constructed for the bullet train project in a bid to save mangrove forests in Maharashtra’s Thane creek.  The tunnel will be a single tube […]

Vivad Se Vishwas-2 Scheme

In News The Ministry of Finance has circulated the draft scheme for a one-time settlement of contractual disputes in which an arbitral award is under challenge called Vivad se Vishwas 2. Arbitration is a mechanism to resolve disputes between parties without having to initiate a case in court. Need To settle long-pending litigation in cases […]

Gaganyaan: Human Spaceflight Mission

In News Recently, The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), along with the Indian Navy, has conducted a trial for the Gaganyaan. More about the mission About: ISRO & Indian Navy has carried out initial recovery trials of the Crew Module in the Navy’s Water Survival Test Facility (WSTF) in Kochi. The trials were part of […]

CAR T-cell Therapy

Context Oncologists explain the importance of CAR T-cell technology in curing people with leukemia and lymphomas. Key Takeaways Leukaemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, while lymphoma is a type of cancer that starts in the cells of the lymphatic system, which is part of the immune system. Ar […]

Status and Proceeds of Disinvestment

Context In the Union Budget 2023-24, the government has set a disinvestment target of Rs. 51,000 crore which is the lowest in 7 years and 21% less than the budget estimate for the current year. Disinvestment About: Disinvestment means the sale or liquidation of assets by the government like Central public sector enterprises (CPSE) and […]

Nisar Mission

In Context The NISAR satellite is all set to arrive in India as recently, the satellite got a send-off ceremony at NASA. About The SUV-size satellite will be shipped to India in a special cargo container flight later in February 2023 for a possible launch in 2024 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh. […]

Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS)

In Context Recently, the Union Budget has announced Rs 2,516 crore for computerisation of 63,000 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) over the next five years. Aim The step aims to  bring greater transparency and accountability in the operations of PACS. Also, to enable PACS to diversify their business and undertake more activities. What are PACS? […]

Global Climate Resilience Fund

Context The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) along with the SEWA, and other organisations announced a 50 million-dollar Global Climate Resilience Fund for women.  About Global Climate Resilience Fund: The fund will empower women and communities to fight climate change and help provide new livelihood resources and education. It aims to provide solutions to the problems […]

Left Wing Extremism

In News Recently, the Union Home Minister stated that the ministry is determined to destroy the entire ecosystem of Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) by “financial choking”. More about the news Reduction of deaths: According to the Union Home Minister, for the first time in four decades, the number of deaths of civilians and security forces in […]