Ministry of Civil Aviation Launches Round 4 of RCS- UDAN News: Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched the 4th round of Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) – Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) Facts: About UDAN Scheme: The Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)-Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) scheme was launched in 2017 by the Ministry of… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 5th, 2019
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New platform linking oceans and climate launched in Madrid
News: At the 25th Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC (COP25), Platform of Science-based Ocean Solutions has been launched Facts: About Platform of Science-based Ocean Solutions Aim: It aims to enhance the sharing of knowledge created by various actors in the ocean and climate community to advance ocean-climate action. Objectives: To encourage the incorporation… Continue reading New platform linking oceans and climate launched in Madrid
Malaria drop is sharpest in India, 90% of cases are in 7 states
News: The World Health Organization has released the annual Global Malaria Report. Facts: Key Takeaways from the Global Malaria Report, 2019 Global: In 2018, an estimated 228 million cases of malaria occurred worldwide. Most malaria cases were in the WHO African Region (93%). In 2018, there were an estimated 405 000 deaths from malaria globally.… Continue reading Malaria drop is sharpest in India, 90% of cases are in 7 states
Scheme for Rehabilitation of Bonded Labourer, 2016
News: Ministry of Labour and Employment has informed Rajya Sabha about the Scheme for Rehabilitation of Bonded Labourer, 2016 Facts: About Scheme for Rehabilitation of Bonded Labourer, 2016 The salient features of the scheme are: A bonded labour rehabilitation fund is created at the District level by each State with a permanent corpus of at… Continue reading Scheme for Rehabilitation of Bonded Labourer, 2016
National Policy to Tackle Drug Abuse
News: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has informed Lok Sabha about the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) Facts: About National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR), 2018-2025 It aims to reduce the adverse consequences of drug abuse in India through a) education, b) de-addiction and c) rehabilitation of affected individuals… Continue reading National Policy to Tackle Drug Abuse
Vice President Launches POSHAN Anthem
News: Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu launched the POSHAN Anthem. Facts: About POSHAN Anthem: The aim of the POSHAN Anthem is to inspire people to join the movement to fight malnutrition in India. About POSHAN Abhiyan The Prime Minister’s Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nutrition or POSHAN Abhiyan or National Nutrition Mission was launched… Continue reading Vice President Launches POSHAN Anthem
Ministry of Civil Aviation Launches Round 4 of RCS- UDAN
News: Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched the 4th round of Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) – Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) Facts: About UDAN Scheme: The Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)-Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) scheme was launched in 2017 by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The scheme is a component of the National… Continue reading Ministry of Civil Aviation Launches Round 4 of RCS- UDAN
Cabinet approves launch of Bharat Bond Exchange Traded Fund
News:The Union Cabinet has approved the launch of India’s first corporate bond Bharat Bond exchange-traded funds(ETF). Facts: About Bharat Bond ETF: Bharat Bond ETF would be the first corporate Bond exchange-traded fund(ETF) in the country. The objective of the fund is to create an additional source of funding for Central Public Sector Undertakings(CPSUs), Central Public… Continue reading Cabinet approves launch of Bharat Bond Exchange Traded Fund
Government procured just 3% of pulses, seeds targeted under PM-AASHA scheme
News:According to the Agricultural ministry data,less than 3% of this season’s sanctioned amount of pulses and oilseeds have actually been procured under the PM-AASHA scheme. Facts: About PM-AASHA scheme: PM-AASHA stands for Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan scheme. The scheme aims to provide Minimum Support Price (MSP) to farmers.It ensures remunerative prices to the… Continue reading Government procured just 3% of pulses, seeds targeted under PM-AASHA scheme
Explained:How is a new country formed?
News:Across the world,various territories are agitating for independence such as Catalonia in Spain, Kurdistan in Iraq, Tibet in China.Hence,there is a huge demand for New countries. Facts: Who can declare itself a country? There is no law barring regions from declaring independence.Somaliland in Somalia has been calling itself a country since 1991 but no one… Continue reading Explained:How is a new country formed?
