#Environment_Current #2MinRead #PT2020
Green New Deal (GND)
- It is a proposed initiative of United States that aims to address climate change and economic inequality
- Name refers back to the New Deal, a set of social and economic reforms initiated by US President Franklin D. Roosevelt in response to the Great Depression(1929)
- The Green New Deal combines Roosevelt's economic approach with modern ideas such as renewable energy and resource efficiency
Green New Deal (GND)
- It is a proposed initiative of United States that aims to address climate change and economic inequality
- Name refers back to the New Deal, a set of social and economic reforms initiated by US President Franklin D. Roosevelt in response to the Great Depression(1929)
- The Green New Deal combines Roosevelt's economic approach with modern ideas such as renewable energy and resource efficiency
#Govt_Initiative #2MinRead
Nagar van (Urban Forest) Programme
- Recently launched by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) on World Environment Day
- For Increasing the forest cover in urban areas
- 200 corporations and cities are to be developed all over the country in the next five years.
- It is a collaborative programme of the Forest Department, Municipal bodies, NGOs, Corporates and local citizens.
- Warje Forest in Pune is set as a Model.
Significance of Urban Forests
- Builds climate change resilient ecosystem
- shelter to wildlife and biodiversity conservation
- Recreational area for city dwellers
- Reducing Air pollution
Nagar van (Urban Forest) Programme
- Recently launched by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) on World Environment Day
- For Increasing the forest cover in urban areas
- 200 corporations and cities are to be developed all over the country in the next five years.
- It is a collaborative programme of the Forest Department, Municipal bodies, NGOs, Corporates and local citizens.
- Warje Forest in Pune is set as a Model.
Significance of Urban Forests
- Builds climate change resilient ecosystem
- shelter to wildlife and biodiversity conservation
- Recreational area for city dwellers
- Reducing Air pollution
#Reports #PT2020
World Economic Forum - Reports and Indexes
1. Inclusive growth & Development Report
2. Environmental Performance Index
3. Global Competitiveness Index
4. Global Energy Architecture Performance Index Report
5. Global Gender Gap Report
6.Global Information Technology Report
7. Human Capital Report
8. Inclusive growth & Development report
9. Outlook on Global Agenda
10. The Global Risk Report
11. Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report
World Economic Forum - Reports and Indexes
1. Inclusive growth & Development Report
2. Environmental Performance Index
3. Global Competitiveness Index
4. Global Energy Architecture Performance Index Report
5. Global Gender Gap Report
6.Global Information Technology Report
7. Human Capital Report
8. Inclusive growth & Development report
9. Outlook on Global Agenda
10. The Global Risk Report
11. Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report
#SnT_Currents #PT2020
Magnetocaloric materials
- These materials gets warmer on the application magnetic field and get cool on removal. e.g. Gadolinium
Some alloys made of Gadolinium, Germanium, Silicon, Manganese, Iron, Phosphorous and Arsenic
News
International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI), Under Department of Science and Technology (DST) has developed a rare-earth-based magnetocaloric material that can be effectively used for cancer treatment.
Magnetocaloric materials
- These materials gets warmer on the application magnetic field and get cool on removal. e.g. Gadolinium
Some alloys made of Gadolinium, Germanium, Silicon, Manganese, Iron, Phosphorous and Arsenic
News
International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI), Under Department of Science and Technology (DST) has developed a rare-earth-based magnetocaloric material that can be effectively used for cancer treatment.
#Facts_Prelims #PT2020
Reports/Indices by United Nations Department for Economic and Social
Affairs (UNDESA)
1. International Migration Report
2. E-Government Development Index
3. World Economic Situation and Prospectus Report
4. World's Women Report
5. World Population Prospects
Reports/Indices by United Nations Department for Economic and Social
Affairs (UNDESA)
1. International Migration Report
2. E-Government Development Index
3. World Economic Situation and Prospectus Report
4. World's Women Report
5. World Population Prospects
#PT2020 #Ancient_India
Symbols of 5 great events of Buddha’s Life
Event Symbol
१.Buddha's Birth - Lotus & Bull
२.Great Departure (Mahabhinishkramana) - Horse
३.Enlightment (Nirvana ) - Bodhi Tree
४.First Sermon (Dhammachakraparivartan) Wheel
५.Death (Parinirvana) - Stupa
Symbols of 5 great events of Buddha’s Life
Event Symbol
१.Buddha's Birth - Lotus & Bull
२.Great Departure (Mahabhinishkramana) - Horse
३.Enlightment (Nirvana ) - Bodhi Tree
४.First Sermon (Dhammachakraparivartan) Wheel
५.Death (Parinirvana) - Stupa
#Economy_Basics #PT2020
Forex Reserves
- RBI Act and the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 set the legal provisions for governing the foreign exchange reserves.
- RBI accumulates foreign currency reserves by purchasing from authorized dealers in open market operations.
- India's total Forex reserves stand at around US$ 493.48 Billion on 29th May 2020 (all time high).
Forex reserves are held by RBI in
1. Foreign Currency Assets
2. Gold
3. Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) of IMF
4. Reserve Tranche Position
Forex Reserves
- RBI Act and the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 set the legal provisions for governing the foreign exchange reserves.
- RBI accumulates foreign currency reserves by purchasing from authorized dealers in open market operations.
- India's total Forex reserves stand at around US$ 493.48 Billion on 29th May 2020 (all time high).
Forex reserves are held by RBI in
1. Foreign Currency Assets
2. Gold
3. Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) of IMF
4. Reserve Tranche Position
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#Govt_Initiative #PT2020
Airborne Rescue Pod for Isolated Transportation (ARPIT)
- developed by Indian Air Force.
- It is used for the evacuation of critical patients with infectious diseases from the high altitude, remote and isolated areas across the country.
- It uses High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) H-13 class filters and supports invasive ventilation using Transport Ventilator.
Airborne Rescue Pod for Isolated Transportation (ARPIT)
- developed by Indian Air Force.
- It is used for the evacuation of critical patients with infectious diseases from the high altitude, remote and isolated areas across the country.
- It uses High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) H-13 class filters and supports invasive ventilation using Transport Ventilator.
#PT2020
Jaya Jaitly task force
- Constituted recently by Ministry of Women and Child Development
- To examine issues related to age of motherhood, lowering Maternal Mortality Rate and improvement of nutritional levels.
Jaya Jaitly task force
- Constituted recently by Ministry of Women and Child Development
- To examine issues related to age of motherhood, lowering Maternal Mortality Rate and improvement of nutritional levels.
#SnT_Currents #PT2020
Coro-bot
- It's a Internet-controlled robot designed specifically to address the needs of hospitals treating COVID-19 patients.
- It can independently dispenses food, water, beverages, medicines – and even some good advice – to Corona patients without the needs for nurses, ward staff.
- Developed by Pratik Tirodkar, founder of a start-up PNT Solutions, Dombivali.
Coro-bot
- It's a Internet-controlled robot designed specifically to address the needs of hospitals treating COVID-19 patients.
- It can independently dispenses food, water, beverages, medicines – and even some good advice – to Corona patients without the needs for nurses, ward staff.
- Developed by Pratik Tirodkar, founder of a start-up PNT Solutions, Dombivali.
#History_Basics #PT2020
TATTWABODHINI SABHA
- Estb in 1839 by DEBENDRANATH TAGORE, as a splinter group of Brahmo Samaj (BS)
- Published Tattvabodhini Patrika
- amalgamated with the Brahmo Samaj in 1859
- Amongst its first members were AK DUTT and IC VIDYASAGAR
TATTWABODHINI SABHA
- Estb in 1839 by DEBENDRANATH TAGORE, as a splinter group of Brahmo Samaj (BS)
- Published Tattvabodhini Patrika
- amalgamated with the Brahmo Samaj in 1859
- Amongst its first members were AK DUTT and IC VIDYASAGAR
#Reports_InNews #PT2020 #2MinRead
Environment Performance Index (EPI Index 2020)
- India has secured 168 rank in the EPI Index 2020
- The EPI measures the environmental performance of 180 countries.
- EPI is a biennial index prepared by Yale University and Columbia University in collaboration with the World Economic Forum.
Environment Performance Index (EPI Index 2020)
- India has secured 168 rank in the EPI Index 2020
- The EPI measures the environmental performance of 180 countries.
- EPI is a biennial index prepared by Yale University and Columbia University in collaboration with the World Economic Forum.
#Geography_Basics #PT2020
Permafrost
- It is the land that remains completely frozen at 0 degrees Celsius or below for at least 2 years.
- It is defined solely based on temperature and duration.
- It is permanently frozen ground, consisting of soil, sand, and rock held together by ice.
- Its believed to have formed during glacial periods dating several millennia.
Permafrost
- It is the land that remains completely frozen at 0 degrees Celsius or below for at least 2 years.
- It is defined solely based on temperature and duration.
- It is permanently frozen ground, consisting of soil, sand, and rock held together by ice.
- Its believed to have formed during glacial periods dating several millennia.
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#Environment_Basics #PT2020
CITES- Convention
- It stands for the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
- It is as an international agreement aimed at ensuring “that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival”.
- It was drafted at a meeting of the members of the IUCN in 1963.
- The Convention is legally binding on the Parties.
- India is a signatory to and has also ratified CITES convention in 1976.
CITES- Convention
- It stands for the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
- It is as an international agreement aimed at ensuring “that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival”.
- It was drafted at a meeting of the members of the IUCN in 1963.
- The Convention is legally binding on the Parties.
- India is a signatory to and has also ratified CITES convention in 1976.
#Environment_Basics #PT2020
Global Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Fund
- It is a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) designed to maximise the private finance leveraged through public fund.
- It is Funded by the European Commission and managed by the European Investment Bank.
- It was proposed in 2006
-It Invests in private equity funds that specialize in financing small and medium-sized projects implementing energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in developing countries and economies in transition.
Global Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Fund
- It is a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) designed to maximise the private finance leveraged through public fund.
- It is Funded by the European Commission and managed by the European Investment Bank.
- It was proposed in 2006
-It Invests in private equity funds that specialize in financing small and medium-sized projects implementing energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in developing countries and economies in transition.