1)A group of U.S. researchers is working on a system to map undulating pollution trends in the Godavari, India’s second longest river.
Method's involved:- Using a mix of methods, including satellite-monitoring, traversing stretches of the river to collect water samples and using special sensors to measure bacterial and chemical pollution, the researchers are trying to develop a cost-effective forecast system.
Some Importaant Facts about Godavari:-
The Godavari is the second longest river in India after the river Ganges having its source at Triambakeshwar, Maharashtra.
It starts in Maharashtra and flows east emptying into Bay of Bengal draining the Indian states Maharashtra (48.6%), Telangana (18.8%), Andhra Pradesh (4.5%), Chhattisgarh (10.9%), Madhya Pradesh (10.0%), Odisha (5.7%), Karnataka (1.4%) and Puducherry (Yanam).
Tributaries:-
Left Bank Tributaries: Dharna, Penganga, Wainganga, Wardha, Pranahita [conveying the combined waters of Penganga, the Wardha and Wainganga], Pench, Kanhan, Sabari, Indravati etc.
Right Bank Tributaries: Pravara, Mula, Manjra, Peddavagu, Maner etc.
2)Rajasthan has become the country's first State to lay down the minimum educational qualifications for contesting elections to village cooperative societies and various other cooperative bodies.
Some constitutional provisions regarding cooperative Societies:-
As per the amendment the changes done to constitution are:-
All this was done in Constitution's 97th CAA.
In Part III of the constitution, after words "or unions" the words "Cooperative Societies" was added.
In Part IV a new Article 43B was inserted, which says: The state shall endeavour to promote voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic control and professional management of the co-operative societies".
After Part IXA of the constitution, a Part IXB was inserted to accommodate state vs centre roles.
3)Union Cabinet approves JIN pact between India and Bangladesh:=
The Union Cabinet has given its approval for the Joint Interpretative Notes (JIN) on the Agreement between India and Bangladesh for the Promotion and Protection of Investments
Purpose of JIN In general, JIN plays an important supplementary role in strengthening the investment treaty regime.
Looking at increasing trend in Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) disputes, issuance of such statements is likely to have strong persuasive value for resolving disputes before arbitration tribunals.
4)The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed nationwide blanket ban on the use of kite strings (manja), made of nylon or any synthetic material on the grounds that it poses a threat to animals and humans.
The NGT was established in 2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources.
India is the 3rd Country to have such Tribunals after Australia and New Zealand.
5)The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) initiative was in News, Lets understand what is it and what purpose it will serve:-
GeM is an Online Market platform to facilitate procurement of goods and services by various Ministries and agencies of the Government.
It aims to enhance transparency, efficiency and speed in public procurement of goods and services and eliminate corruption.
It functions under Directorate General of Supplies and Disposals (DGS&D), Union Ministry of Commerce and Industries. GeM is a completely paperless, cashless and system driven e-market place that enables procurement of common use goods and services with minimal human interface.
Method's involved:- Using a mix of methods, including satellite-monitoring, traversing stretches of the river to collect water samples and using special sensors to measure bacterial and chemical pollution, the researchers are trying to develop a cost-effective forecast system.
Some Importaant Facts about Godavari:-
The Godavari is the second longest river in India after the river Ganges having its source at Triambakeshwar, Maharashtra.
It starts in Maharashtra and flows east emptying into Bay of Bengal draining the Indian states Maharashtra (48.6%), Telangana (18.8%), Andhra Pradesh (4.5%), Chhattisgarh (10.9%), Madhya Pradesh (10.0%), Odisha (5.7%), Karnataka (1.4%) and Puducherry (Yanam).
Tributaries:-
Left Bank Tributaries: Dharna, Penganga, Wainganga, Wardha, Pranahita [conveying the combined waters of Penganga, the Wardha and Wainganga], Pench, Kanhan, Sabari, Indravati etc.
Right Bank Tributaries: Pravara, Mula, Manjra, Peddavagu, Maner etc.
2)Rajasthan has become the country's first State to lay down the minimum educational qualifications for contesting elections to village cooperative societies and various other cooperative bodies.
Some constitutional provisions regarding cooperative Societies:-
As per the amendment the changes done to constitution are:-
All this was done in Constitution's 97th CAA.
In Part III of the constitution, after words "or unions" the words "Cooperative Societies" was added.
In Part IV a new Article 43B was inserted, which says: The state shall endeavour to promote voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic control and professional management of the co-operative societies".
After Part IXA of the constitution, a Part IXB was inserted to accommodate state vs centre roles.
3)Union Cabinet approves JIN pact between India and Bangladesh:=
The Union Cabinet has given its approval for the Joint Interpretative Notes (JIN) on the Agreement between India and Bangladesh for the Promotion and Protection of Investments
Purpose of JIN In general, JIN plays an important supplementary role in strengthening the investment treaty regime.
Looking at increasing trend in Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) disputes, issuance of such statements is likely to have strong persuasive value for resolving disputes before arbitration tribunals.
4)The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed nationwide blanket ban on the use of kite strings (manja), made of nylon or any synthetic material on the grounds that it poses a threat to animals and humans.
The NGT was established in 2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources.
India is the 3rd Country to have such Tribunals after Australia and New Zealand.
5)The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) initiative was in News, Lets understand what is it and what purpose it will serve:-
GeM is an Online Market platform to facilitate procurement of goods and services by various Ministries and agencies of the Government.
It aims to enhance transparency, efficiency and speed in public procurement of goods and services and eliminate corruption.
It functions under Directorate General of Supplies and Disposals (DGS&D), Union Ministry of Commerce and Industries. GeM is a completely paperless, cashless and system driven e-market place that enables procurement of common use goods and services with minimal human interface.
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