Drishti ias current affairs magazine in English
Drishti ias current affairs magazine in English published this article page no 36 ENVISTATS INDIA 2022Recently the National Statistics Office (NSO) came up with a publication EnviStats-India 2022 Vol. I Environment Statistics.EnviStats brings together a large number of statistics bracketed in a single publication which is sourced from the coordination of multiple public institutions.Environment statistics aims at providing statistical information to improve knowledge of the environment. It helpso to support evidence-based policy and decisionmaking. to provide information for the general public as well as for specific user groups.The data in EnviStats is categorized in six sections based on the division in Framework for Development of Environment Statistics (FDES 2013). Framework for Development of Environment Statistics (FDES 2013)The FDES 2013 is a multipurpose conceptual and statistical framework that is comprehensive and integrative in nature.The FDES is based on a conceptual foundation that considers people and their demographic social and economic activities as integral parts of and interacting with the environment drishti ias current affairs book buy.Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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knowledge quest magazine subscription
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knowledge quest magazine subscription Article was published in october GENETICALLY MODIFIED MUSTARD GEAC has recommended the environmental release of transgenic hybrid mustard Dhara Mustard Hybrid-11 (DMH-11). o The recommendation will now go for the approval of the MoEFCC. o Earlier in 2017 GEAC had cleared its proposal but it was vetoed by the Ministry. This paves the way for commercialisation of countrys first GM food crop. o The commercial use will be under the supervision of Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) and will be subject to the Seed Act 1966. About DMH-11 o DMH-11 has been developed by Delhi Universitys Centre for Genetic Manipulation of Crop Plants (CGMCP) containing two alien genes isolated from a soil bacterium called Bacillus amyloliquefaciens. o It has been developed by crossing a Indian mustard variety Varuna (the barnase line) with an East European Early Heera-2 mutant (barstar).In this the first gene (barnase) codes for a protein that impairs pollen production and renders the plant into which it is incorporated male-sterile.The second is the barstar gene that blocks the action of the barnase gene.The resultant F1 progeny is both high-yielding and also capable of producing seed/ grain. Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) GEAC is the apex biotech regulatory body in India under the Ministry of Environment Forests & Climate Change (MoEFCC). It has been notified under Environmental Protection Act 1986. GEAC is a body responsible for appraisal of proposals relating to the “release” of GM organisms and products (ordinarily considered hazardous) into the environment knowledge quest magazine subscription details.
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Sarita magazine online
Sarita magazine online Published this article page no 27 other suggestionsin case the direct cash transfer system is adopted the centre can save around rs 35000 crore besides checking pilferage of subsidythe entire food grain procurement in states should be handed over the state governments instead of the fcithe storage and transportation of food grains should be outsourced to agencies such as central warehousing corporationshut zonal offices such as one in noida beneficiaries of pds system be given ration for six months immediately after end of a procurement seasondepartmental labour be given option of voluntary retirementmovement of grain is done in containers instead of gunny bags. analysisunited nations agencies monitoring countrywise performances towards meeting the millennium goals have praised india for its reduction of malnutrition giving credit for this to food security systems like the icds [integrated child development services] as well as the public distribution system. in spite of the reduction which brings india from the most alarming category to the seriously affected categorythe country is still home to the largest malnourished population in the world its rank in the global hunger index at 55 out of 76 emerging economies is only slightly ahead of pakistan and bangladesh but worse than sri lanka and Nepal sarita magazine subscription.
Sunday, October 2, 2022
Junior Science Refresher
Junior Science Refresher Published this article it was released by international labour organization(ilo).key findings of the report o pandemic has worsened the labour market challenges for those aged between 15 and 24 years. o in india 92% of children on average lost at least one foundational ability in language and 82% lost at least one foundational ability in mathematics o mgnrega played an important rolein providing paid employment particularly to women junior science refresher magazine buy.
Saturday, August 6, 2022
Competition success magazine
Competition success magazine Published this article page no 1 transparency the purpose of the transparency framework is to provide a clear understanding of climate change action in the light of the objective of the paris convention. this includes clarity and tracking of progress towards achieving parties individual ndcs and parties adaptation actions including good practices and gaps to inform the global stocktake.moreover it provides clarity on support provided and received by relevant individual parties in the context of climate change actions and to the extent possible to provide a full overview of aggregate financial support provided to inform the global stocktake. o the final rulebook applies a single set of rules to all countries however with flexibility for those developing country parties that need it in the light of their capacities reflecting cbdrrc principle Competition success magazine buy.
Saturday, July 16, 2022
Junior Science Refresher
Junior Science Refresher Published this article page no 12 Access to free legal service Additional provisions for women prisoners Rights of prisoners sentenced to death Modernization and prison computerization Focus on after care services Provisions for children of women prisoners Organisational uniformity and increased focus on prison correctional staff Inspection of Prisons etc. 8 o Upgradation of hospital infrastructure such as beds equipment testing facilities vehicle during medical emergency etc. are needed. Staff All vacant staff positions need to be reassessed. Recruitment of additional staff including medical guarding correctional staff clerical etc. Strengthening the open prison system which has come as a very modern and effective alternative to the system of closed imprisonment. Strengthening PLVs In 2009 National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) brought out a scheme called the ParaLegal Volunteers Scheme which aimed at imparting legal training to volunteers to act as intermediaries between the common people and the Legal Services Institutions to remove impediments in access to justice ensure legal aid reaching all sections of people. Report on Women in Prisons by Ministry of Women and Child Development in 2018 recommended o a more robust grievance redressal system and access to female counsellors or psychologists o a separate accommodation for mothers in postnatal stage to maintain hygiene and protect the infant from contagion Law commission recommendations like o Amending the bail provisions in the Criminal Procedure Code with emphasis on the early release on bail of under trials. Under trials who have completed onethird of the maximum sentence for offences up to seven years be released on bail Junior Science Refresher buy.
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Master In Current Affairs Magazine
Master In Current Affairs Magazine
Master In Current Affairs Magazine Published this article page no 137 BETI BACHAO BETI PADHAO SCHEME Recently, the committee report titled "Empowerment of Women through Education with Special Reference to Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao (BBBP) Scheme" was tabled in Lok Sabha. Achievements of BBBP so far During the last 6 years since its inception, the progress in terms of monitorable targets as per Health Management Information System (HMIS) of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare are as followsParameter Details Status Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB) In 2021, SRB has improved by 19 points from 918 to 937. Some districts which have shown huge improvement are Mau (Uttar Pradesh), Karnal, and Mahendergarh, Rewari (Haryana), Patiala (Punjab). Improved Health Percentage of institutional deliveries has shown an improving trend from 87% to 94% in 2019- 20. Improved Education Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) of girls in the schools at secondary level and percentage of schools with functional separate toilets for girls has improved. Improved About BBBP Scheme It was launched in 2015 at Panipat, Haryana to address a decline in child sex ratio and related issues of empowerment of girls. It brings behavioural change in the society towards birth and rights of a girl child. Scheme aims to introduce mind set change with the help of nuanced communication with the following target groups: o Primary: Young and newly married couples; Pregnant and Lactating mothers; parents o Secondary: Youth, adolescents (girls and boys), in-laws, medical doctors/ practitioners, private hospitals, nursing homes and diagnostic centres Tertiary: Officials, PRIs; frontline workers, women SHGs/Collectives, religious leaders, voluntary organizations, media, medical associations, industry. It is a tri-ministerial convergent effort of Ministries of Women and Child Development (MoWCD), Health & Family Welfare and Education. MoWCD is the nodal ministry. 2 major components of BBBP:- o Advocacy and Media Campaign on BBBP o Multi-Sectoral intervention in selected Districts: It has no provision for individual cash incentive components and thus is not a DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) scheme Master In Current Affairs Magazine buy.
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