Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)

What is CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) India’s top investigative police force is the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The Department of Personnel, Ministry of Personnel, Pension & Public Grievances, Government of India, which is a division of the prime minister’s office, is in charge of overseeing its operations.   However, the Central Vigilance Commission

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WHO BioHub Initiative

WHO BioHub Initiative

WHO BioHub Initiative Why in News: The World Health Organization (WHO) and Switzerland have launched a BioHub facility that will allow pathogens sharing between laboratories and facilitate “analysis and preparedness” against them. Key Points: About BioHub Facility: The facility will help in safe reception, sequencing, storage and preparation of biological materials for distribution to other

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21 more members of vulnerable tribal groups test Covid positive in Odisha

21 more members of vulnerable tribal groups test Covid positive in Odisha   Twenty-one more members of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in Odisha have tested positive for Covid-19, taking the total number to 45. Twenty-one more members of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in Odisha were afflicted with coronavirus, taking their number

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Carbon Sequestration

Carbon Sequestration There has been increasing investments to develop technology in the field of Carbon Sequestration and fight the menace of climate change. Key Points Need: The idea of funding artificial methods of carbon sequestration is growing as global warming intensifies and civilisation continues to release greenhouse gases. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change estimates that, in order to prevent

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Revealed: Bolsonaro’s plan to wipe out “the world’s most vulnerable uncontacted tribes”

 Revealed: Bolsonaro’s plan to wipe out “the world’s most vulnerable uncontacted tribes” Revealed: Bolsonaro’s plan to wipe out “the world’s most vulnerable uncontacted tribes” The Brazilian government is planning to open up the land of uncontacted tribes to deadly exploitation, by scrapping the emergency orders that currently protect their territories. Experts say the plan could drive

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