Hari Path app
- A mobile app
- launched recently by the National Highway Authority of India.
- To monitor plantation along national highways.
- It will monitor location, growth, species details, maintenance activities, targets and achievements.
- A mobile app
- launched recently by the National Highway Authority of India.
- To monitor plantation along national highways.
- It will monitor location, growth, species details, maintenance activities, targets and achievements.
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One Sun One World One Grid
- It is a trans-national electricity grid supplying solar power projects.
- idea is introduced by PM Modi in 2018
- Aims to facilitate global cooperation, building a global ecosystem of interconnected renewable energy resources.
- Technical assistance from World Bank.
Three Phases of the Plan
1st Phase
- fosters cross border energy trade under India’s Neighbourhood first policy.
2nd Phase
- deals with Middle East, South Asia and South East Asia, inter connected with African power pools.
3rd Phase
- includes global interconnection.
One Sun One World One Grid
- It is a trans-national electricity grid supplying solar power projects.
- idea is introduced by PM Modi in 2018
- Aims to facilitate global cooperation, building a global ecosystem of interconnected renewable energy resources.
- Technical assistance from World Bank.
Three Phases of the Plan
1st Phase
- fosters cross border energy trade under India’s Neighbourhood first policy.
2nd Phase
- deals with Middle East, South Asia and South East Asia, inter connected with African power pools.
3rd Phase
- includes global interconnection.
#PT2020 #IR_InNews
World Solar Technology Summit
-By International Solar Alliance
- in September 2020.
- Scientists and engineers to address affordability of energy.
World Solar Technology Summit
-By International Solar Alliance
- in September 2020.
- Scientists and engineers to address affordability of energy.
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National Council for transgenders
Composition
1. Chaired by the Union social justice minister
2. comprises representatives from 10 central departments, five states and members of the community.
3. formed under Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019
5 main functions
1. advising the central government on the formulation of policies,programmes, legislation and projects with respect to transgender persons;
2. monitoring and evaluating the impact of policies and programmes designed for achieving equality and full participation of transgender persons
3. reviewing and coordinating the activities of all the departments
4. redressing grievances of transgender persons
5. performing such other functions as prescribed by the Centre.
National Council for transgenders
Composition
1. Chaired by the Union social justice minister
2. comprises representatives from 10 central departments, five states and members of the community.
3. formed under Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019
5 main functions
1. advising the central government on the formulation of policies,programmes, legislation and projects with respect to transgender persons;
2. monitoring and evaluating the impact of policies and programmes designed for achieving equality and full participation of transgender persons
3. reviewing and coordinating the activities of all the departments
4. redressing grievances of transgender persons
5. performing such other functions as prescribed by the Centre.
#SnT_Currents #PT2020
Flavonoids
1. group of phytonutrients present in almost all vegetables and fruits.
2. They are responsible for the varied colours of fruits and vegetables.
Health benefits
1.good antioxidants,
2.anti-inflammatory properties,
3. Boosts immune system.
News
Recently, Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), has found a synthetic route for producing flavonoids molecules related to the treatment of tuberculosis and chikungunya.
Flavonoids
1. group of phytonutrients present in almost all vegetables and fruits.
2. They are responsible for the varied colours of fruits and vegetables.
Health benefits
1.good antioxidants,
2.anti-inflammatory properties,
3. Boosts immune system.
News
Recently, Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), has found a synthetic route for producing flavonoids molecules related to the treatment of tuberculosis and chikungunya.
#2MinRead #Art_n_Culture
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
- founded in 1861
- by Alexander Cunningham( Father of Indian Archaeology)
- under the Ministry of Culture
- premier organization for the archaeological research and protection of the cultural heritage of the nation.
Functions
- surveys of antiquarian remains
- exploration and excavation of archaeological sites
- conservation and maintenance of protected monuments etc.
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
- founded in 1861
- by Alexander Cunningham( Father of Indian Archaeology)
- under the Ministry of Culture
- premier organization for the archaeological research and protection of the cultural heritage of the nation.
Functions
- surveys of antiquarian remains
- exploration and excavation of archaeological sites
- conservation and maintenance of protected monuments etc.
#Art_n_Culture #PT2020
Pulikkali
- a recreational street folk art
- in Kerala
- performed on the fourth day of Onam celebrations.
( rice harvest festival of Kerala)
- The main theme - tiger hunting with participants playing the role of tiger and hunter.
Pulikkali
- a recreational street folk art
- in Kerala
- performed on the fourth day of Onam celebrations.
( rice harvest festival of Kerala)
- The main theme - tiger hunting with participants playing the role of tiger and hunter.
#IR_InNews #PT2020
Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative
- proposed by PM Modi in 2019
- at the East Asia Summit.
- for a safe and secure maritime of the region.
Significance of the initiative
- This will give confidence to minor players of ASEAN that their role in the region will not be diluted
- It will ensure freedom of navigation, freedom of overflights
- The disputes to be resolved as per international conventions
Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative
- proposed by PM Modi in 2019
- at the East Asia Summit.
- for a safe and secure maritime of the region.
Significance of the initiative
- This will give confidence to minor players of ASEAN that their role in the region will not be diluted
- It will ensure freedom of navigation, freedom of overflights
- The disputes to be resolved as per international conventions
#Polity_current #PT2020
GST Council
- constitutional body (Article 279A)
- Makes recommendations to the Union and State Government on issues related to Goods and Services Tax.
- It is chaired by the Union Finance Minister
- Members - Union State Minister of Revenue or Finance and Ministers in-charge of Finance or Taxation of all the States.
It is a federal body where both the centre and the states get due representation.
News
Recently, the 41st GST council meeting was conveyed on the issue of compensating states on account of revenue loss due to implementation of GST and fall in cess collections.
(40% shortfall between the compensation paid and cess collected.)
Projections for 2020-21
- state’s GST revenue gap - expected to be about Rs. 3 lakh crore
- cess collections to be Rs. 65,000 crore,
- leaving a shortfall of Rs. 2.35 lakh crore
GST Council
- constitutional body (Article 279A)
- Makes recommendations to the Union and State Government on issues related to Goods and Services Tax.
- It is chaired by the Union Finance Minister
- Members - Union State Minister of Revenue or Finance and Ministers in-charge of Finance or Taxation of all the States.
It is a federal body where both the centre and the states get due representation.
News
Recently, the 41st GST council meeting was conveyed on the issue of compensating states on account of revenue loss due to implementation of GST and fall in cess collections.
(40% shortfall between the compensation paid and cess collected.)
Projections for 2020-21
- state’s GST revenue gap - expected to be about Rs. 3 lakh crore
- cess collections to be Rs. 65,000 crore,
- leaving a shortfall of Rs. 2.35 lakh crore
#Polity_current #PT2020
National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language
- Established in 1996
- an autonomous body under the Ministry of Education.
- Nodal Agency for Promotion of Urdu ( and also promotion of Arabic and Persian)
Objectives
- making available the knowledge of scientific and technological development in Urdu
- To advise the Government on issues connected with Urdu language.
News
World Urdu Conference 2020 was organised by the NCPUL from 27th-28th August.
National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language
- Established in 1996
- an autonomous body under the Ministry of Education.
- Nodal Agency for Promotion of Urdu ( and also promotion of Arabic and Persian)
Objectives
- making available the knowledge of scientific and technological development in Urdu
- To advise the Government on issues connected with Urdu language.
News
World Urdu Conference 2020 was organised by the NCPUL from 27th-28th August.
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Supreme Court Judgement
- SC ruled that the states are empowered under the Disaster Management Act, 2005 (DM Act) to override UGC exam guidelines in order to protect human lives amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
- But, It also held that universities will have to conduct the final-year exams and cannot promote students on the basis of internal assessment.
University Grants Commission (UGC)
- Established in 1953
- became a statutory organization by the UGC Act, 1956, under the Ministry of Education.
Functions
- Promoting and coordinating university education.
- Determining and maintaining standards of teaching, examination and research in universities.
- disbursing grants to the universities and colleges.
- Advising the Central and State governments on the measures necessary for improvement of university.
Supreme Court Judgement
- SC ruled that the states are empowered under the Disaster Management Act, 2005 (DM Act) to override UGC exam guidelines in order to protect human lives amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
- But, It also held that universities will have to conduct the final-year exams and cannot promote students on the basis of internal assessment.
University Grants Commission (UGC)
- Established in 1953
- became a statutory organization by the UGC Act, 1956, under the Ministry of Education.
Functions
- Promoting and coordinating university education.
- Determining and maintaining standards of teaching, examination and research in universities.
- disbursing grants to the universities and colleges.
- Advising the Central and State governments on the measures necessary for improvement of university.
#Environment_Current #PT2020
Barn Owls (Tyto alba)
-It is the most widespread landbird species in the world, occurring in every continent except Antarctica.
-They are widespread in the Indian Subcontinent.
IUCN status- Least Concern.
News
The Lakshadweep Administration began the ‘Pilot project on Biological Control of Rodents by Using Barn Owls
Barn Owls (Tyto alba)
-It is the most widespread landbird species in the world, occurring in every continent except Antarctica.
-They are widespread in the Indian Subcontinent.
IUCN status- Least Concern.
News
The Lakshadweep Administration began the ‘Pilot project on Biological Control of Rodents by Using Barn Owls
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#PT2020 #security
Kavkaz-2020 Exercise
- It is a strategic tri-service exercise.
- also called Caucasus-2020.
- organised by Russian Army (every 4 years).
- Participants
Member countries of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and Central Asia.
News
Recently, India has withdrawn its participation from Kavkaz 2020, citing Covid-19 as the official reason
Kavkaz-2020 Exercise
- It is a strategic tri-service exercise.
- also called Caucasus-2020.
- organised by Russian Army (every 4 years).
- Participants
Member countries of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and Central Asia.
News
Recently, India has withdrawn its participation from Kavkaz 2020, citing Covid-19 as the official reason
#Polity_current #PT2020
National Pharmaceuticals Pricing Authority
- set-up in 1997 as an independent regulator
- for pricing of drugs and to ensure availability and accessibility of medicines at affordable prices.
- under Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers.
Functions
- fixation and revision of prices of Scheduled drugs under Drug (Price Control) Orders issued from time to time.
- monitoring and enforcement of prices
- ensuring availability and accessibility of all medicines and medical devices.
News
Foundation day of NPPA was recently observed.
National Pharmaceuticals Pricing Authority
- set-up in 1997 as an independent regulator
- for pricing of drugs and to ensure availability and accessibility of medicines at affordable prices.
- under Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers.
Functions
- fixation and revision of prices of Scheduled drugs under Drug (Price Control) Orders issued from time to time.
- monitoring and enforcement of prices
- ensuring availability and accessibility of all medicines and medical devices.
News
Foundation day of NPPA was recently observed.