https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCuoCDDx_GU&list=PLVOgwA_DiGzoqQsGjmamTu6f453RWpm_I&index=11 The Union Civil Aviation ministry released the draft of the national drone policy, making it significantly easier for people and companies to own and operate drones, while also streamlining the certification process for manufacturers, importers and users.
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National Organ Transplant Programme (NOTP)
Under the National Organ Transplant Programme (NOTP) a National Level Tissue Bank (Biomaterial Centre) for storing tissues has been established at National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO), New Delhi. Further, under the NOTP, a provision has also been made for providing financial support to the States for setting up of Bio- material centre. As … Continue reading National Organ Transplant Programme (NOTP)
Dholavira – UNESCO’s World Heritage List
India’s nomination of Dholavira, the Harappan City in the Rann of Kutch, Gujarat has been inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage list. India submitted the nomination dossier for Dholavira: A Harappan City to the World Heritage Centre in January, 2020. The site was on the UNESCO’s tentative list since 2014. Dholavira: a Harappan city, is one of the very few … Continue reading Dholavira – UNESCO’s World Heritage List
Initiatives to Popularise the Treatment of Various Diseases through AYUSH
The Ministry of AYUSH under its Central Sector Scheme for promotion of International Cooperation, undertakes various initiatives for international promotion, propagation & Global acceptability of AYUSH systems of medicine such as Bilateral & Multilateral negotiations with different countries to undertake various steps for trade facilitation, recognition to Ayush System, establishing a dedicated AYUSH Export Promotion … Continue reading Initiatives to Popularise the Treatment of Various Diseases through AYUSH
Reducing the Steady Growth of Diabetes in India
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7idamG9LHg The growth of diabetes burden in India has been steady but has now assumed worrying proportions. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF), India, says that, with more than 77 million diabetics, the country now has the second highest number of people suffering from this chronic metabolic condition anywhere in the world.
Indigenisation and Self-reliance in Defence Manufacturing
The Government has taken several policy initiatives and reforms to promote indigenisation and self-reliance in defence manufacturing, under Atmanirbhar Bharat Mission in the defence sector. Important policy initiatives are as under:- Ministry of Defence has notified a ‘First Positive Indigenisation list’ of 101 items on 21 Aug 2020 and ‘2nd Positive Indigenisation list’ of 108 … Continue reading Indigenisation and Self-reliance in Defence Manufacturing
The Carbon Border Tax: What are the Issues that India Raises
At the two-day G-20 ministerial meeting on environment and climate change in Italy, developing countries, including India, are expected to raise their concerns over the European Union’s recent proposal on the first of its kind carbon border tax.Under this proposal, the 27 EU nations will impose border tax on imports of carbon-intensive goods.Yet to be … Continue reading The Carbon Border Tax: What are the Issues that India Raises
Water Scarcity in India and Remedial Steps Taken
The average annual water availability of any region or country is largely dependent upon hydro-meteorological and geological factors. However, water availability per person is dependent on population of the country and for India, per capita water availability in the country is reducing due to increase in population. Also due to high temporal and spatial variation … Continue reading Water Scarcity in India and Remedial Steps Taken
India – Ranked 10th in the Global Cyber Security Index 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M15WPSw_-V8 India has been ranked 10th in Global Cyber Security Index 2020. Meanwhile at UNSC India has also flagged sophisticated use of cyberspace by terrorists and reiterated its committed to open, secure, free, accessible & stable cyberspace.
‘Sahkar se Samriddhi’ – Cooperative Based Economic Development
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X8zz_xMCic A new Ministry of Cooperation has been created to strengthen cooperative movement. This separate administrative structure was proposed in Union Budget earlier this year. New ministry is expected to streamline processes for cooperatives and realise the vision of ' Sahkar se Samriddhi'.
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