Point-Wise Current-Affairs & GS (Includes Important PIB Updates) 2023 with Maps & Data- IAS, SSC Etc

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Aug 20, 2021

🌟 Steps Taken by Union Government for Promotion of Bamboo: India՚s Top Bamboo (Important) 

In a meeting with the representatives of International Bamboo and Rattan Organisation (INBAR) , held in New Delhi, the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, said that India has the potential to become a significant pla…

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Agriculture, Agro Industry & Allied ActivitiesGovernment Schemes/Projects

Integrated Multi Modal Logistics Hub: Freight Village at Nangal Chaudhary in Haryana 

CCEA approved Trunk Infrastructure Components for Integrated Multi Modal Logistics Hub known as “Freight Village” at Nangal Chaudhary in Haryana under Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project.

Details of Freight Village

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Government Schemes/Projects

What is Asita? Yamuna River Front Development Project 

National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has asked Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to expedite “Asita” , its Yamuna River Front Development Project. People-friendly bio-diversity zone will be created for people to interact freely w⟋river՚s eco-system.

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EnvironmentGovernment Schemes/Projects

MoU between India and Indonesia on Technical Cooperation in the Field of Railways Sector 

Union Cabinet apprised MoU b⟋w India & Indonesia on Technical Cooperation in field of railways sector. Cooperation is achieved thru exchange of information on developments in areas of railways technology & operations, knowledge sharing, technical visits, training & seminars & wor…

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International Relations & OrganizationsRailways

Zoological Society of London՚s (EDGE) : Genital-Breathing Punk Turtle Joins Endangered Species List 

Australian river turtle w⟋bright green hair, spikes under its chin & ability to breathe thru its genitals is featured on new list of endangered reptiles. Mary River turtle, native to Australian state of Queensland, is placed at 30th on Zoological Society of London՚s Evolutionaril…

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Environment

Cabinet Approves Establishment of Medical College, Salempur at Deoria, Uttar Pradesh 

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved proposal for establishment of new medical college at Deoria on 18th July, 2018. This college would be built at cost of ₹ 250 cr. under Phase-II of Centrally Sponsored Scheme.

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EducationGovernment Schemes/Projects

Asia Pacific CERT (APCERT) Discuss Building Trust in Digital Economy 

First ever Asia Pacific Computer Emergency Response Team (APCERT) Open Conference was held in India in New Delhi on November 15,2017. Indian Compute Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) received the host country award from the APCERT, handed over by Japan CERT (JPCERT) .

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Science & Technology

Navika Sagar Parikrama - Circumnavigating the Globe on Indian-Built Sail Boat INSV “Tarini” 

A 6-member all-woman Indian Navy team is sailing around the globe on INSV Tarini in a first-ever first ever such effort by Indian women. Following are important facts: Sailing around the world is called circumnavigation.

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Defense

🌟 Locky Ransomware and Xafecopy 

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) issued alert Locky ransomware that can lock computers and demand ransom for unlocking them. Advanced malware uses cryptoviral extortion encrypting victim՚s files, making them inaccessible.

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Science & Technology

What is Geospatial Approach for Suitable Site Identification of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants (Maps) ? 

Remote Sensing & Geographic Information System (GIS) & Global Positioning System (GPS) are used for survey & inventorisation of medicinal plants. Technologies are used for identification of specific location of plants species.

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Science & TechnologyHealthAgriculture, Agro Industry & Allied Activities