
MAHARASHTRA
- Maharashtra to launch weather advisory system for farmers
- The Maharashtra government is all set to introduce a system to issue daily district-wise weather advisory to farmers across the state.
- The system has a capacity to generate weather alerts for every ten minutes, if required.
- The state is taking a step forward to explore the possibility of issuing weather advisory for farmers to minimise their crop losses due to adverse weather conditions,” Agriculture Commissioner Sachindra Pratap Singh told.
INTERNATIONAL
· Rachel Morrison 1st Oscar nominated female cinematographer
- Rachel Morrison has become the first female cinematographer to receive an Oscar nomination in the 89-year-old history of the Awards. She has been nominated for her work in the film ‘Mudbound’. “The job of the cinematographer is to visualise emotion – things we as women are inherently good at,” said Rachel.
· India inks $120 million loan agreement with World Bank to fund improved water supply in Uttarakhand
- India signed $120 millionloan agreement with multilateral lending agency World Bank to help increase access to improved water supply services in in peri-urban areas in Uttarakhand.
- The agreement was signed between Government of India, Government of Uttarakhand and World Bank Board.
- The loan amount will be used for Uttarakhand Water Supply Program for Peri-Urban Areas to help the state to increase water supply coverage as well as ensure sustainable water supply service delivery in peri-urban areas.
- The program will develop and implement service-oriented and efficient water supply for peri-urban areas, strengthen current monitoring and evaluation systems.
- It will also provide dedicated incentives for preparation and adoption of of water supply ‘master-plans’ in peri-urban areas.
- India Ranked 177 in Environmental Performance Index (EPI)
- India has been ranked 177 among 180 countries in the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) – 2018. This index has been developed by Yale University and Columbia University in collaboration with the World Economic Forum and the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission.
- Top 5 countries are Switzerland, France, Denmark, Malta and Sweden.
- Top bottom countries are Nepal, India, Congo, Bangladesh, Burundi.
NATIONAL
· India to Host 16th International Energy Forum Meet
- The 16th International Energy Forum (IEF) Ministerial meetingwill be held in New Delhi in April 2018.
- According to the Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan, the meeting will be hosted by Government of India in New Delhi and co-hosted by the Government of China and South Korea.
- Representatives from 92 countries will be participating in the conference, including 72 member countries of IEF and 20 guest countries.
· Andhra Pradesh and Zurich Sign Sister State Agreement
- The Andhra Pradesh Governmentand the Canton of Zurich signed a letter of intent, to promote mutual prosperity and development.
- The agreement was signed in the presence of Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh N Chandrababu Naidu and Government Counselor Minister Carmen Walker Spah for sister state relation.
- This will bring the State of Andhra Pradesh and Canton of Zurich closer and ensure that a framework 64 74.6 75.5c-23.5 6.3-42 24.9-48.3 48.6-11.4 42.9-11.4 132.3-11.4 132.3s0 89.4 11.4 132.3c6.3 23.7 24.8 41.5 48.3 47.8C117.2 448 288 448 288 448s170.8 0 213.4-11.5c23.5-6.3 42-24.2 48.3-47.8 11.4-42.9 11.4-132.3 11.4-132.3s0-89.4-11.4-132.3zm-317.5 213.5V175.2l142.7 81.2-142.7 81.2z"/> Subscribe on YouTube