Surangam System The Karez System of Afghanistan is in threat whereas a similar system named Surangam in South India is thriving. Surangams resemble the karez System both in structure and spread. Key Points About Surangams: The surangam or suranga is usually found in northern Kerala and southern Karnataka. Surangam is basically a tunnel dug through […]
Cryptocurrencies Rise of Cryptocurrencies: The pioneer cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, was traded at just $0.0008 in 2010 and commanded a market price of about $65,000 in April 2021. Many newer coins have also been introduced since Bitcoin’s launch and their cumulative market value touched $2.5 trillion by May 2021. Significance of Cryptocurrencies: Corruption Check: As blocks run
World Meteorological Organization About: It is an intergovernmental organization with a membership of 192 Member States and Territories. India is a member. It originated from the International Meteorological Organization (IMO), which was established after the 1873 Vienna International Meteorological Congress. Establishment: Established by the ratification of the WMO Convention on 23rd March 1950, WMO
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National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition Recently, the Department of Biotechnology has launched the fifth edition of the National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition (NBEC). NBEC is conducted as a part of the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) Regional Entrepreneurship Centre, established at Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) in partnership with BIRAC. BIRAC is a Public
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Incel Movement Recently, the Incel Movement has been linked to serious violence around the world. The movement came into the spotlight yet again in the UK’s Plymouth, where a 22-year-old man shot dead five people, including a toddler. Key Points About: It is a dangerous online subculture comprising men who identify as ‘involuntary celibates’ and
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 Overview: The Environment (Protection) Act (EPA) was enacted in 1986 with the objective of providing the protection and improvement of the environment It empowers the Central Government to establish authorities charged with the mandate of preventing environmental pollution in all its forms and to tackle specific environmental problems that are peculiar
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UNITE Aware Platform India, in collaboration with the United Nations (UN), has launched a technology platform to ensure the safety and security of peacekeepers who are operating across the world. The launch of the UNITE AWARE platform came as India assumed the Presidency of the 15-nation UN Security Council for the month of August. Key
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UNESCO One of the United Nations’ specialised organisations is the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) (UN). Through worldwide collaboration in education, science, and culture, it aims to promote peace. Additionally, it is a part of the UNSDG, a coalition of UN agencies and organisations working to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Financial Inclusion Index Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has unveiled the first composite Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index). The annual FI-Index for the financial year ended March 2021 crossed the halfway mark to 9, as compared to 43.4 for the year ended March 2017. Key Points About: The index has been conceptualised as a
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Hunar Haats The Union Ministry of Minority Affairs has set a target to provide employment opportunities to 7 lakh 50 thousand artisans, craftsmen through 75 “Hunar Haat”. To be organised across the country, the 75 Haats will be a part of the ‘Amrit Mahotsav’ and will mark 75 years of India’s Independence. Also, 75 “Amrit
