News: Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI), 2020 has been released at UNFCC CoP25 in Madrid, Spain Facts: CCPI is an independent monitoring tool for countries’ climate protection performance. It measures the emissions, renewable energy share and climate policies of 57 countries and the European Union. These countries are collectively responsible for 90% of GHG emissions.… Continue reading U.S., Saudi at bottom of climate class: report
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India Skills Report finds 46.21% of students employable
News: India Skills Report 2019-20 has been released Facts: India Skills Report is a joint initiative of Wheebox (a global talent-assessment company), Taggd by PeopleStrong and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in collaboration with UNDP, AICTE, and AIU. Key takeaways: About 46.21% of students were found employable in 2019. The most employable candidates as per… Continue reading India Skills Report finds 46.21% of students employable
Parliament passes the Arms (Amendment) Bill, 2019
News: Parliament passed the Arms (Amendment) Bill, 2019 which seeks to amend the Arms Act, 1959. Facts: Key provisions of Arms (Amendment) Bill, 2019 License for acquiring firearms: The Bill reduces the number of permitted firearms from three to one. It also increases the duration of the validity of a firearm license from three years… Continue reading Parliament passes the Arms (Amendment) Bill, 2019
Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana for Disabled Persons
News: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment informed Lok Sabha about Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana. Facts: It was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in 2017. It is a scheme for providing Physical Aids and Assisted-living Devices for Senior citizens belonging to the BPL category. Features: The beneficiaries under the scheme are identified… Continue reading Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana for Disabled Persons
Ministry of Tourism has identified 17 sites in 12 clusters in the country for development as Iconic Tourist Sites
News: Ministry of Tourism has identified 17 sites in the country for development as Iconic Tourist Sites. Facts: About Iconic Tourist Sites Initiative It was announced in Budget 2019-20 by the Finance Minister. The nodal ministry for the implementation of the initiative is the Ministry of Tourism. Aim: To develop the selected sites into world-class… Continue reading Ministry of Tourism has identified 17 sites in 12 clusters in the country for development as Iconic Tourist Sites
Must Read News Articles I 11th December 2019
GS 2 SC flag delay in appointment of judges The Supreme court in its judicial order has flagged issue of delay in appointment of judges in India. It has said that 213 names recommended for appointment to various High courts are pending with the government/SC Collegium. Delay in appointment of High Court Judges may affect… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 11th December 2019
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National Aquifer Mapping and Management Programme(NAQUIM)
News:Central Ground Water Board(CGWB) is implementing ‘National Aquifer Mapping and Management Programme(NAQUIM) for aquifer mapping in the country. Facts: About NAQUIM: National Aquifer Mapping and Management Programme(NAQUIM) was launched in 2012 by the Ministry of Water Resources(now Ministry of Jal Shakti). The programme aims to identify and map aquifers at the micro level to quantify… Continue reading National Aquifer Mapping and Management Programme(NAQUIM)
Report on ‘enclaves’ highlights gaps in promise and delivery
News:More than four years after the Land Boundary Agreement(LBA) between India and Bangladesh, a report released by civil rights organisations has found that the situation in erstwhile enclaves states is not good. Facts: About the Land Boundary agreement: The Prime ministers of India and Bangladesh had signed the Land Boundary Agreement in 1974 to exchange… Continue reading Report on ‘enclaves’ highlights gaps in promise and delivery
New Zealand volcano eruption:White Island
News:Recently,a volcanic eruption has taken place at White Island in New Zealand. Facts: About White Island: White Island has been classified as New Zealand’s most active volcano since 1976.The Island is also called as Whakaari. The island is located in the Bay of Plenty, about 48km (29 miles) from the east coast of New Zealand’s… Continue reading New Zealand volcano eruption:White Island
