News:The Rohtang tunnel being built on the Leh-Manali highway may become operational in the next six months. Facts: About Rohtang Tunnel: The Rohtang tunnel is being built in the Eastern Pir Panjal ranges on the Leh-Manali Highway under the Rohtang Pass. It will become the world’s longest highway tunnel above 10,000 feet. The development work… Continue reading Rohtang Tunnel Likely To Open In May Next Year
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Explained:Nomura’s Food Vulnerability Index(NFVI)
News:According to a report by Nomura Global Market Research, India is ranked 44 out of 110 countries in Nomura’s Food Vulnerability Index. Facts: About Nomura’s Food Vulnerability Index: Nomura is a financial services group with an integrated global network spanning over 30 countries.It is headquartered in Japan. Nomura’s Food Vulnerability Index(NFVI) ranks countries on the… Continue reading Explained:Nomura’s Food Vulnerability Index(NFVI)
Key WTO body may become dysfunctional from December 11
News:The World Trade Organization’s(WTO) appellate body could become dysfunctional on December 11,2019 as the United States continues to block the appointment of members. Facts: About WTO’s Appellate Body: The World Trade Organization’s(WTO) Appellate Body was set up in 1995. It is a standing committee of seven members that presides over appeals against judgments passed in… Continue reading Key WTO body may become dysfunctional from December 11
MILAN Exercise off the East Coast
News:The Naval Exercise MILAN 2020 is scheduled to be held at Visakhapatnam in March,2020. Facts: About Exercise MILAN: MILAN is a series of biennial multilateral naval exercise conducted by Indian Navy.It was first held in the year 1995. It is aimed to enhance professional interaction between friendly foreign navies and learn from each other’s strengths… Continue reading MILAN Exercise off the East Coast
Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019 introduced in Lok Sabha
News:Finance Minister has introduced the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019 in the Lok Sabha. Facts: Key features of the bill: Currently, domestic companies with an annual turnover of up to Rs 400 crore pay income tax at the rate of 25%.For other domestic companies, the tax rate is 30%. The bill provides domestic companies with… Continue reading Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019 introduced in Lok Sabha
Explained: What is the Bodoland dispute, and who are the NDFB?
News:The central government extended the ban on the Assam-based insurgent group National Democratic Front of Bodoland(NDFB) under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act,1967 by five more years. Facts: About Bodoland Dispute: Bodos are the single largest tribal community in Assam making up over 5-6% of the state’s population.They have controlled large parts of Assam in the… Continue reading Explained: What is the Bodoland dispute, and who are the NDFB?
Centre tables SPG (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha
News:Government has introduced the SPG (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha. Facts: About the SPG (Amendment) Bill: The bill amends the Special Protection Group Act,1988.It entitles only the country’s Prime Minister to security services from the Special Protection Group(SPG). The Bill has also sought to provide SPG cover to the former Prime ministers and their… Continue reading Centre tables SPG (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha
Corporate Social Responsibility undertaken by Oil PSUs
News:Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas has informed Lok Sabha about the initiatives undertaken by Oil PSUs as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR). Facts: About Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR): Corporate social responsibility(CSR) was initiated through the Companies Act, 2013. The act mandates companies and government organisations with (a)turnover of Rs1,000 crore or more(b)net worth… Continue reading Corporate Social Responsibility undertaken by Oil PSUs
Khelo India – National Programme for Development of Sports
News:Union Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports has informed Lok Sabha about the Khelo India programme. Facts: About Khelo India Programme: Khelo India Programme was introduced by the Ministry of Sports and Youth affairs to revive sports culture in India at grass-root level. The objective of the programme is to build a… Continue reading Khelo India – National Programme for Development of Sports
7 PM | Give farmers their due credit: Agricultural Credit | 26th November, 2019
Context: Agricultural Credit in India. More in news: In the financial year (FY) 2018-19, banks disbursed Rs 12.55 trillion as ground level credit (GLC) to agriculture, surpassing the government’s target of Rs 11 trillion. Yet the agriculture sector’s performance has not been commensurate. Agricultural Credit: Agricultural credit has played a vital role in supporting farm… Continue reading 7 PM | Give farmers their due credit: Agricultural Credit | 26th November, 2019
