Government Schemes in Environment for UPSC
Compensatory Afforestation Fund In 2006, adhoc CAMPA was established for the management of Compensatory afforestation fund. CAMPA Act: To compensate the loss of forest area and to maintain the sustainability, the Government of India came up with a well-defined Act, known as CAMPA (Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority). The law establishes the National Compensatory Afforestation […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 01 April 2020
Contents: ‘Three quasi-subspecies of virus in circulation’ Pre-monsoon crop cultivation takes a hit SC upholds right to discuss COVID-19 Andhra Bank fades into history Ministry, Scientific Adviser differ on mask use ‘Step up checking in patients’; Community transmission in Indore?; Middle-age COVID-19 mortality risk Hydroxychloroquine combination allowed Centre to borrow Rs. 4.88 lakh cr. in […]
WORLD’S RICHEST 2,000 PEOPLE HOLD MORE THAN POOREST 4.6 BILLION COMBINED: OXFAM
Why in news? In its “Time to Care” report, Oxfam said it estimated that unpaid care work by women added at least $10.8 trillion a year in value to the world economy – three times more than the tech industry. Details The Nairobi-headquartered charity said in a report released ahead of the annual World Economic […]
THANJAVUR GETS A SUKHOI SQUADRON
Why in news? IAF positions 6 BrahMos-armed SU-30MKIs at Thanjavur Details: The Indian Air Force inducted a squadron of Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter planes, with the capability to carry BrahMos missiles, at its Thanjavur airbase With the SU-30MKI Squadron getting positioned in Thanjavur, the Indian Air Force would get more air power to strike from long […]
MANIPUR TRIBES CALL TRUCE AFTER DECADES OF CONFLICT
Why in news? Umbrella Organisations of 2 tribes have called a truce in Manipur after almost 4 decades of violence Details: The conflict between the Nagas and the Kukis in 1993 had claimed more than 230 lives and displaced 1,00,000, mostly Kukis. The working committee of the Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs) and the Kuki […]
VIRUS OUTBREAK SPREADS TO BEIJING, SHANGHAI
Why in news? An outbreak of a new coronavirus has spread to more Chinese cities, including the capital Beijing and Shanghai, authorities said on 20th January, and a fourth case has been reported beyond China’s borders China’s National Health Commission confirmed that the virus, which causes a type of pneumonia, can pass from person-to-person, Spreading […]
IMF BRINGS DOWN INDIA’S GROWTH FORECAST TO 4.8%
Why in news? The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on 20th January, lowered India’s economic growth estimate for the current fiscal to 4.8% Reasons for slowdown. Decline in rural demand growth and an overall credit sluggishness for the lowering of India forecasts IMF The International Monetary Fund (IMF), is an international organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. […]
SUPREME COURT DECLINES TO STAY POLL BOND SCHEME
Why in news? SC said that, electoral bond scheme is not unconstitutional and thus it will not stay it More about electoral bonds As per provisions of the Scheme, electoral bonds may be purchased by a citizen of India, or entities incorporated or established in India. A person can buy electoral bonds, either singly or […]
SOCIAL MOBILITY INDEX: INDIA RANKS LOW AT 76TH PLACE; DENMARK TOPS
Why in news? India has been ranked very low at 76th place out of 82 countries on a new Social Mobility Index compiled by the World Economic Forum Details The report also lists India among the five countries that stand to gain the most from a better social mobility score that seeks to measure parameters […]
146 IRRAWADDY DOLPHINS SIGHTED IN ODISHA’S CHILIKA
Details India’s largest brackish water lake is home to their highest single lagoon population in the world The Chilika Development Authority (CDA) is elated that the direct sighting of 146 dolphins meant that its population in the lake would stabilise well above 150 The total population of these aquatic mammals in the world is estimated […]