News: World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) released provisional State of Global Climate Report 2019 at the Conference of Parties 25 (CoP 25) in Madrid on December 3, 2019. The final Statement on the State of the Climate with complete 2019 data will be published in March 2020. Facts: Key takeaways from provisional State of Global Climate… Continue reading State of Global Climate 2019
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Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana(MKSP)
News:Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers has informed Lok Sabha about the Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana(MKSP). Facts: About Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana(MKSP): Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana (MKSP) is a sub component of the National Rural Livelihood Mission(NRLM). The primary objective of the scheme is to empower women in agriculture by making systematic investments to enhance… Continue reading Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana(MKSP)
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
News:The International Day of Persons with Disabilities has been celebrated worldwide on 3rd December 2019. Facts: About International Day of Persons with Disabilities: The annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly. The day aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with… Continue reading International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Power of Siberia gas pipeline cements China-Russia bond
News:Chinese President and Russian President have inaugurated the “Power of Siberia” gas pipeline. Facts: About the Gas Pipeline: Power of Serbia is the first cross-border gas pipeline between Russia and China. The central aim of this gas pipeline is to pump natural gas to China and Russia’s far-east regions. Under this pipeline project,Russia will deliver… Continue reading Power of Siberia gas pipeline cements China-Russia bond
National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan(NOSDCP)
News:Minister of State for Shipping (I/C) and Chemicals & Fertilizers has informed Lok Sabha about the National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan(NOSDCP). Facts: About National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan(NOS-DCP): The National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan(NOS-DCP) was originally promulgated in 1996 and subsequently updated to include additional information.The latest updation was in 2014. The… Continue reading National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan(NOSDCP)
When is the oath taken by a Minister (in)valid?
News:During the oath-taking ceremony of the Maharashtra government,the Chief Minister with other ministers altered the oath by invoking the names other than mentioned in the Constitution. Facts: Constitutional provisions related to Oath: Article 164(3): It states that before a Minister enters upon his office, the Governor shall administer to him the oaths of office and… Continue reading When is the oath taken by a Minister (in)valid?
Explained: What is GDP and why it matters
News:Recently,due to a decline in India’s Gross Domestic Product(GDP) growth rate,the ruling party has questioned the merit of the basic variable used to map economic growth that is, the GDP. Facts: Origin of GDP and GNP: The modern-day definitions of GDP and GNP can be traced back to Simon Kuznets who was entrusted with the… Continue reading Explained: What is GDP and why it matters
Development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) Scheme
News:Ministry of Tribal Affairs is implementing the Development of PVTGs scheme for comprehensive socio-economic development of 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups(PVTGs). Facts: About Development of PVTGs scheme: The Scheme for Development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups(PVTGs) is implemented by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. It was first started in 1998-1999 for exclusive development of PVTGs… Continue reading Development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) Scheme
GST Council rings first alarm bells on revenue
News:The GST Council has written to states telling them that the GST and compensation cess collections are unlikely to be met this year. Facts: About GST Compensation Cess: A cess is a tax that is levied by the government to raise funds for a specific purpose. As part of the GST reforms, the GST Compensation… Continue reading GST Council rings first alarm bells on revenue
Political Parties Registration Tracking Management System(PPRTMS)
News:Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to implement the Political Parties Registration Tracking Management System(PPRTMS). Facts: About the registration system: The registration tracking system is being implemented to help the applicants track the process of registration of political party.This system will be effective from 1st January,2020. The system will be implemented through an online… Continue reading Political Parties Registration Tracking Management System(PPRTMS)
