Environment and Ecology; Pollution In news: Yesterday we read about Green Skill Development Programme (GSDP); theme for the World Environment Day 2018 – “Beat Plastic Pollution”. India is committed to reducing the use of plastic and would join the Clean Seas programme — a Sweden-led initiative to reduce littering of marine ecosystems. Delegation of the European Union (EU) and... Continue Reading →
Public credit registry
In news: To provide a single-point and real-time source for financial liabilities of a person or entity, the Reserve Bank of India has decided to set up a public credit registry (PCR) in a modular and phased manner. The decision is based on the report of RBI appointed task force led by YM Deosthalee. About PCR? The... Continue Reading →
Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle by ISRO
Indigenization of technology. In news: In a big boost to the country’s space programme, the Union Cabinet has given the financial approval of Rs 10,911 crore for the launch of 30 PSLV and 10 GSLV Mk III rockets in the next four years. About PSLV: PSLV has emerged as a versatile launch vehicle to... Continue Reading →
Global Peace Index 2018 by IEP
In news: Australia-based Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), world’s leading think tank that develops metrics to analyse peace and quantify its economic value, has released the 12th edition of the Global Peace Index (GPI), or measure of global peacefulness. Performance of India: India has moved up four places to the 137th rank among... Continue Reading →
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