NORMS ISSUED FOR RESTART OF INDUSTRIAL UNITS: NDMA
Why in news? The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a series of guidelines for restarting manufacturing industries after the lockdown period. Certain economic activities have already been allowed on gradual lifting of restrictions in some zones. Highlights of the guidelines Instructions have been issued on safekeeping of hazardous and flammable materials. Guidelines also […]
INDIA SET TO COVER THE GLOBE WITH EXPORTS OF MASKS
Why in news? India is expected to emerge as one of the main exporters of masks with the habit of its wearing catching up on people worldwide in the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the major suppliers are China, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Brazil and Argentina. Opportunity for India India can be a fantastic […]
NFHS FOR POPULATION SURVEILLANCE FOR CORONAVIRUS
Why in news? There have been proposals for the use of the Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) framework to ascertain the prevalence of COVID-19. It has been suggested that the scientific and logistical infrastructure of India’s National Family Health Survey (NFHS) be leveraged to conduct a random sample-based population surveillance to track coronavirus. Used earlier […]
DEEP-SPACE ICE ON A COMET
Why in news? Deep-space ice formed in one of the coldest parts of the cosmos has been found in our solar system. 21-Borisov was in the news in the past: It was the first such identified interstellar comet to have come close to the Sun from another stellar system. Details Deep-space ice was carried on […]
SAL FOREST TORTOISE HABITAT
Why in news? Also known as the elongated tortoise (Indotestudo elongata), the sal forest tortoise, recently assessed as critically endangered, is heavily hunted for food. 23 of the 29 species of freshwater turtle and tortoise species found in India come under the threatened category in the IUCN red list and are under severe existential threat […]
INDIAN GREY WOLF SIGHTED
Why in news? A group of conservationists studying and camera-trapping leopards in the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary has stumbled upon an Indian grey wolf (Canis lumpus pallipes). Why is it significant? This is reckoned to be its first-ever documentation of Indian grey wolf in Chamarajanagar district. What is significant is that this indicates the presence of all four […]
ENABLE LONGER WORK HOURS: CII TO CENTRE
Why in news? The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has recommended that the government issue guidelines directing direct workers to rejoin duty. The recommendation, along with several more, were made at a meeting between CII representatives and Labour and Employment Minister. What were the recommendations made by the CII? Those failing to report for work […]
NEW ROAD TO KAILASH MANSAROVAR
Why in news? Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday dedicated to the nation a new 80-km road in Uttarakhand which connects close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and opens a new route for Kailash Mansarovar yatra via Lipulekh Pass, significantly reducing the travel time for yatris. Read More about the new Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra […]
MASS HATCHING OF OLIVE RIDLEY TURTLES: RUSHIKULYA ROOKERY
Why in news? Mass hatching of Olive Ridley turtles began at Odisha’s Rushikulya rookery, a major nesting site of these marine turtles, on 7th May night. Details Thousands of hatchlings came out of the nests buried in sand to crawl towards the sea to start their long journey. On an average 80 to 100 turtles hatch […]
EUROPE, US MARK 75 YEARS SINCE END OF WWII
Why in news? Europe and the United States mark 75 years since the end of World War II on 8th May 2020. Second World War (1939-1945) It was the most destructive war observed by the world which started in earnest on September 1, 1939 with the attack of Poland by Nazi Germany, and concluded on September […]