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National Retail Trade Policy

In News Recently, The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has sought the views of 16 departments and ministries on its draft national retail trade policy. It is aimed at the overall development of all formats of the sector. About National Retail Trade Policy Data:  India is the world’s fifth-largest global destination […]

National AVGC-Extended Reality Mission

In News The Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comic (AVGC) Task Force has recently called for a National AVGC-XR Mission. More about the report recommendations The Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC) Promotion Task Force report has been submitted to the government for consideration. Draft national and State policies for the promotion of the […]

Bomb Cyclone

In News Recently, an intense blizzard or snowstorm is wreaking havoc across the United States and Canada. Forecasters have termed the blizzard as different from the usual weather events and called it a “bomb cyclone.”  More about the news Location: The scope of the storm has been nearly “unprecedented”, stretching from the Great Lakes near […]

Forest Rights and Heritage Conservation

In Context Majority of applications of lands claimed under the FRA are either rejected or are still pending.  More about the Forest rights Act (FRA) About the act: The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act 2006. It was adopted by Parliament in 2006 to ‘undo the past injustices’ endured […]

Scientists freeze Great Barrier Reef coral in a world-first trial

Context Scientists working on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef have successfully trialled a new method for freezing and storing coral larvae they say could eventually help rewild reefs threatened by climate change. Need The Great Barrier Reef has suffered four bleaching events in the last seven years, including the first-ever bleach during a La Niña phenomenon, […]

Patriot Missiles

In News Recently, the U.S. finally announced that it would send the Patriot, its most advanced ground-based air defence system, to Ukraine.  Patriot Missile System The Patriot (Phased Array Tracking Radar to Intercept on Target). Initially developed as a system to intercept high-flying aircraft, by U.S. aerospace and defence giant Raytheon Technologies Corp. The Patriot […]

Sacred Groves of Rajasthan

Context Recently, a unique yatra was taken out through remote villages and hamlets in western Rajasthan to raise demand for the protection of orans or sacred groves. About The participants in the march travelled for 225 km with the pledge to preserve the sacred groves as the lifelines for the desert. Tradition dictates that no […]

Dark Patterns on the Internet

In News Some Internet-based firms have been tricking users into agreeing to certain conditions or clicking a few links. About Dark Patterns These patterns are unethical user interface designs that deliberately make users’ Internet experience harder or even exploit them.  In turn, they benefit the company or platform employing the designs. By using dark patterns, […]

Regenerative Farming

In News Recently, the experience of farmers in Madhya Pradesh who follow regenerative farming methods finds the reduced need for frequent irrigation which conserves water and energy.  What is Regenerative Agriculture? Regenerative agriculture is a way of farming that focuses on soil health. When soil is healthy, it produces more food and nutrition, stores more […]

Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)

In News Non-tariff issues have recently flagged concerns in the ongoing FTA negotiations with the UK, the European Union, as well as the India-Australia Comprehensive Economic Co-operation Agreement (CECA). Some of the non-tariff issues are carbon emission norms, climate action, labour and gender balance standards. Background There are significant differences between the old FTAs negotiated […]