EDEN IAS

January

NEWS IMPULSE -SIGUR PLATEAU| 28 JANUARY

Why in News? • The Supreme Court-appointed conservationist Nandita Hazarika as Member of a Technical Committee constituted by it on October 14 last year to hear complaints by landowners against the action taken by the Nilgris Collector, which included “arbitrary variance in the acreage of the elephant corridor.” Background: • On October 14, the top […]

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NEWS IMPULSE -NATIONAL BASELINE GEOSCIENCE DATA GENERATION PROGRAMMES (2020-2024)| 27 JANUARY

Why in News? To expedite exploration activities in the country, Geological Survey of India (GSI), has embarked upon an ambitious scheme to complete some major National level surveys by 2024: National Geochemical Mapping (NGCM), National Geophysical Mapping (NGPM), National Aero Geophysical Mapping Program (NAGMP). NGCM • It is an all-India programme to cover the entire

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NEWS IMPULSE -SARAL PENSION| 27 JANUARY

Syllabus section: economy Why in News? The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) has asked life insurers to offer a standard immediate annuity plan named Saral Pension. The regulator has already made standard plans mandatory in categories like term, health, and travel. About Saral pension • Anyone between 40 and 80 years can

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NEWS IMPULSE -WORLD ECONOMIC OUTLOOK| 27 JANUARY

Syllabus Section: Economy Why in news? The International Monetary Fund, in its latest World Economic Outlook report, raised the global growth forecast for this year to 5.5 percent from 5.2 percent seen in October Key highlights: • The report highlights that India will witness the strongest growth among the main economies. • India’s economy will

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NEWS IMPULSE -TREATY ON PROHIBITION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS| 25 JANUARY

Syllabus section: International Relation   Why in News? India Says It Doesn't Support Treaty On Prohibition Of Nuclear Weapons.   About: • As the first-ever treaty to ban nuclear weapons entered into force, India said that it does not support the treaty and shall not be bound by any of the obligations that may arise

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NEWS IMPULSE – UNGA ADOPTS RESOLUTION TO SAFEGUARD RELIGIOUS SITES| 23 JAN

Why in News? • The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution to promote a culture of peace and tolerance to safeguard religious sites. • It invites all member states, the UN system, regional and non-governmental organizations, and other relevant stakeholders to support UN initiatives that promote tolerance, including the UN Plan of Action to

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NEWS IMPULSE -MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS VIRTUALLY LAUNCHES “SHRAMSHAKTI” DIGITAL DATA SOLUTION FOR MIGRANT WORKERS| 23 JANUARY

Why in News? • The Union Minister of Tribal Affairs launched “ShramShakti”, a National Migration Support Portal at a program held at Panjim, Goa. It would effectively help in the smooth formulation of state and national level programs for migrant workers. • He also launched a tribal migration cell, a tribal museum at Goa, and

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NEWS IMPULSE -REGULATORY COMPLIANCE PORTAL| 22 JANUARY

Syllabus Section: Economy   Why in News? The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has launched a regulatory compliance portal that will act as a bridge between citizens, industries, and the government to minimize burdensome compliances. About: • It will also act as a first-of-its-kind central online repository of all central and

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