Daily Current Affairs  – 4 March 2023

In News Recently, the World Bank released the  Women, Business and the Law 2023 report. Highlights Of The Report: The Report relies on eight indicators to measure if women are on an equal standing with men .A perfect score of 100 on the Index means that women are on an equal standing with men.only 14 […]

In Context India has taken several steps to boost the output, create a niche brand for Indian tea, and ensure the welfare of the families associated with the tea industry. About Despite numerous geopolitical, geoeconomic, and logistical difficulties, it is anticipated that Indian tea exports will surpass 95% of the US$ 883 million goals set […]

In News The Ministry of Textiles has invited proposals for empanelment from the textile industry and industry associations to broad base the panel of implementing partners for Samarth. About the Scheme Samarth is a demand driven and placement-oriented umbrella skilling programme of the Ministry of Textiles. Aim:  To incentivize and supplement the efforts of the […]

In News Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed the impact of the Cochlear Implant Scheme where children up to the age of 5 years are operated free of cost. The cost of one operation is Rs six lakh which is borne by the Central Government. Cochlea The cochlea is a hollow, spiral-shaped bone found […]

In News Recently, the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry has received the Porter Prize 2023. Key Points The prize was awarded in recognition of: the government’s strategy in managing COVID-19,  also the approach, and involvement of various stakeholders, especially involvement of ASHA workers in the industry to create PPE Kits. It’s contribution in developing […]

In News Huge blooms of phytoplankton — microscopic algae floating on the ocean’s surface — have become larger and more frequent along the world’s coastlines. About Marine animals such as fish and whales eat phytoplankton. It can also prove toxic in large amounts, starving the ocean of oxygen and leading to “dead zones” that wreak […]

In News Deforestation has become a critically sensitive issue globally in recent years, and there is a greater need for the certification of forests. What is Forest Certification?  Forest Certification offers a multi-layer audit system that seeks to authenticate the origin, legality, and sustainability of forest-based products such as timber, furniture, handicraft, paper and pulp, […]

In News IEA Report Highlights Failure of Fossil Fuel Firms to Curb Methane Emissions. About IEA’s annual Methane Global Tracker report has recently highlighted that the fossil fuel companies have failed to take substantial action to curb methane emissions Report also shows that 75% of methane emissions can be reduced with cheap and readily available […]

In News Recently the Government of India and World Bank signed two complimentary loans worth $1 billion to support and enhance India’s healthcare infrastructure. About The World Bank is lending two complementary loans of $500 million to help India with preparedness for future pandemics as well as to strengthen its health infrastructure. The $500-million Public […]

In News Recently, an exhibition featured artifacts and objects in silver from India and Denmark About The exhibition on India-Denmark friendship was held in New Delhi and displayed several artifacts over 250. The exhibits displayed at the National Museum were inaugurated by the Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Denmark and Foreign Minister of Denmark […]