South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP)

South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: About South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme Facts about South Asia News Flash The 15th meeting of the Governing Council of South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP) is going to be organised in Dhaka, Bangladesh. South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP) SACEP is an inter-governmental organization, established in 1982 by the governments of South Asia. The objective is to promote and…

Government sets up Rs.25000 crore Alternative Investment Fund

Alternative Investment Fund For: Mains Topics covered: What is the Alternative Investment Fund? What is an escrow account? News Flash FinMin announced that the government will set up an alternative investment fund (AIF) of Rs 25,000 crore to provide relief to developers with unfinished projects to ensure delivery of homes to buyers. In an internal survey, it is shown that around 4.58 lakh housing units were stuck in India with over 1,600 realty projects…

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Top 10 threats to global health this year: WHO

Vaccine hesitancy For: Mains Topics covered: Top 10 threats to global health this year released by WHO About Vaccine Hesitancy What is vaccination? News Flash In January 2019, the WHO (World Health Organization) listed “vaccine hesitancy” as among the top 10 threats to global health this year. Vaccine hesitancy has been a concern in India. Vaccine Hesitancy It is defined as a “reluctance or refusal to vaccinate despite the availability of vaccines”.…

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CSIR-NEERI launched Indian Air quality Interactive Repository (IndAIR)

Indian Air quality Interactive Repository (IndAIR) For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: About Indian Air quality Interactive Repository About NEERI News Flash The National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) along with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has launched India’s first web repository documenting air quality studies. Highlight The Indian Air quality Interactive Repository (IndAIR) conducted the research to provide a history of air pollution research and legislation. The repository on…

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What is the Danakil Depression? – Diligent IAS

Danakil Depression For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: What is the Danakil depression? Major findings News Flash A new study says that active and naturally occurring life cannot be sustained at Danakil. It identifies two barriers: magnesium-dominated brines that cause cells to break down; and an environment having simultaneously very low pH and high salt, a combination that makes adaptation highly difficult. What is the Danakil Depression? The Danakil Depression in northeastern…

A seperate Harmonized System (HS) code for Khadi – Diligent IAS

Harmonized System (HS) code The Ministry of Commerce and Industries has allocated a separate HS code for Khadi. HS stands for Harmonized System and it is a six-digit identification code. It was developed by the WCO (World Customs Organization) and customs officers use HS Code to clear every commodity that enters or crosses any international border. Governments use HS codes and product descriptions to detect fraudulent activities. Earlier, Khadi did not have its…

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British Academy Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards Scotland

‘BAFTA Scotland’ Awards 2019 For: Preliminary Topics covered: About BAFTA Scotland About BAFTA Awards About Real Kashmir Football Club News Flash BAFTA: British Academy Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards Scotland. The 2019 British Academy Scotland Awards ceremony took place recently. A BBC documentary on “Real Kashmir Football Club” won in the ‘Single Documentary’ category at the BAFTA Film Awards Scotland. It documented the journey of former Rangers ace David Robertson as the head…

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WHO will identify Online shopping as an addictive disorder

Online shopping predicted as an addictive disorder For: Preliminary Topics covered: Key findings of a research firm Gartner Inc. News Flash A research firm Gartner predicted that by 2024, the World Health Organisation (WHO) will identify online shopping as an addictive disorder, as millions abuse digital commerce and encounter financial stress. Highlights Consumer spending via digital commerce platforms will continue to grow over 10 percent year over year through 2022. The ease…

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High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune

High Energy Materials Research Laboratory Raksha Rajya Mantri Shripad Naik inaugurated the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) Igniter Complex at High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL) in Pune. HEMRL is a premier laboratory of DRDO. It will primarily engage in developing Rocket and Gun Propellants, Pyrotechnic Devices, High Explosive Systems and synthesis of high energy molecules. HEMRL has created a state of the art facility for design, processing and evaluation of ignition…

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China approves Alzheimer’s drug, GV-971 or Oligomannate

Alzheimer’s drug For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: About Alzheimer’s drug? What is Alzheimer’s and what are its symptoms and causes? What is Dementia? News Flash China announced that a new drug, meant to potentially treat Alzheimer’s disease, will be available to Chinese patients very soon. What is Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that typically affects people older than 65. The disease destroys brain cells and nerves, and disrupts the…

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