UGI USER, Author at Universal Group Of Institutions

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Tamil Nadu’s mission to save the critically endangered vultures

The government of Tamil Nadu has constituted a State Level Committee to take comprehensive measures for Vulture Conservation in the State. Nine species of vultures are recorded from India. Oriental White-backed Vulture, Long-billed Vulture, Slender-billed Vulture, Himalayan Vulture, Eurasian Griffon, Red-headed Vulture, Egyptian Vulture, Bearded Vulture and Cinereous Vulture. In four species of vultures viz. …

20Oct 2022

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India, America and the China challenge

Why in News? Recently, America’s national security strategy issued by the Joe Biden Administration last week and the Chinese Communist Party’s 20th Congress this week promise to reshape the geopolitics of Asia and the Indo-Pacific. The US NSS has affirmed that China remains its greatest threat. The CCP this week is likely to double down …

20Oct 2022

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What is ‘meat’ from plants, and is ‘just like’ meat vegetarian?

Why in News? Recently, Various plant-based meat startups have come up such as Shaka Harry, Beyond Meat, and UnCrave. What is Plant-based meat? Plant-based meat (also referred to as a meat alternative or fake meat) is a food product eaten as a replacement for meat. It bio-mimics or replicates meat, seafood, eggs, and milk derived …

20Oct 2022

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75 Digital Banking Units across 75 districts to the nation

Why in News? Recently, the Prime Minister of India has dedicated 75 Digital Banking Units (DBU) across 75 districts to the nation. As part of the Union budget speech for 2022-23, the Finance Minister announced setting up the 75 DBUs in 75 districts to commemorate our country’s 75 years of independence. What are Digital Banking …

20Oct 2022

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Mars Orbiter craft non-recoverable, Mangalyaan mission over, confirms ISRO

Why in News? The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) confirmed that the Mars Orbiter craft has lost communication and is non-recoverable and the Mangalyaan mission has attained end-of-life. Despite being designed for a lifespan of six months as a technology demonstrator, the Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) has lived for about eight years in the Martian …

20Oct 2022

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MGNREGS made up for up to 80% of income lost during the pandemic

Why in News? Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) helped compensate 20-80% of the income loss incurred because of the Covid-19 induced lockdown, as per a study conducted by Azim Premji University across four states (Bihar, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh). However, 39% of the surveyed households didn’t get a single day of …

20Oct 2022

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India’s coal mines are severely under-utilized amid push

Why in News? According to Global Energy Monitor (GEM) Report, India’s Coal Mines are severely under-utilized amid push for new ones. GEM is a firm that tracks fuel-source utilization globally. It studies the evolving international energy landscape, creating databases, reports, and interactive tools that enhance understanding. What is the Background? In 2021, India experienced severe …

20Oct 2022

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Use of regional languages in the legal system to bring ease of justice

Why in News? Recently, the Prime Minister inaugurated the All-India Conference of Law Ministers and Law Secretaries via video conference. While Inaugurating the Conference, PM bats for use of regional languages in the legal system to bring ease of justice. He stressed that new laws should be written in a clear manner and in regional …

19Oct 2022

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Purple Revolution

Why in News? Recently, the Union State Minister for Science and Technology stated that the Purple Revolution offers attractive StartUp avenues. The Ministry of Science and Technology initiated the Purple Revolution or Lavender Revolution in 2016 through the Aroma Mission of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). What is Purple Revolution? About: It …

19Oct 2022

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International Day of Rural Women

Why in News? Every year, International Day of Rural Women is celebrated on 15th October. Why do we Celebrate the International Day of Rural Women? Background: The idea of honouring rural women with a special day was put forward by international NGOs at the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing in 1995. The first …

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