News: Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 2.0 will be rolled out on 2nd December 2019 and it will continue till March 2020 Facts: About Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 2.0 Aim: To escalate efforts to achieve the goal of attaining a 90% national immunization coverage across India Coverage: The program will be delivered in 272 districts of… Continue reading Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 2.0
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Daily Quiz #19 UPSC Prelims Marathon – November 22, 2019
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Global Terrorism Index 2019
News:The Global Terrorism Index(GTI),2019 has been released. Facts: About Global Terrorism Index(GTI): The Global Terrorism Index(GTI) is published by the Institute for Economics & Peace. The index provides a comprehensive summary of the key global trends and patterns in terrorism. The report ranks 163 countries according to how impacted they are by terrorism. The indicators… Continue reading Global Terrorism Index 2019
To ensure post-marketing safety of vaccines, govt to expand the reach of 3S project
News:The central government has decided to expand the reach of the Smart Safety Surveillance or 3S programme to optimize post-marketing surveillance of priority drugs and vaccines. Facts: About Smart Safety Surveillance(3S) Programme: The programme was introduced by the World Health Organization(WHO) in India considering limited safety data on vaccines in the country. The programme is… Continue reading To ensure post-marketing safety of vaccines, govt to expand the reach of 3S project
Srisailam dam in need of urgent maintenance
News:Waterman of India Rajendra Singh has said that the Srisailam Dam in Andhra Pradesh needs repair, protection and maintenance works under the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project. Facts: About Srisailam Dam: The Srisailam dam is constructed across the Krishna River in Andhra Pradesh.It is located in the Nallamala hills. Several floods in the region have… Continue reading Srisailam dam in need of urgent maintenance
42 projects under Himayat Mission sanctioned in J&K
News:The Jammu and Kashmir administration is working on effective implementation of Himayat Mission.Under this, 42 projects have been sanctioned for training. Facts: About Himayat mission: Himayat is a placement linked skill training programme for unemployed youth of Jammu and Kashmir.The programme has been under implementation in the state since 2011. The programme has been developed… Continue reading 42 projects under Himayat Mission sanctioned in J&K
Cabinet approves strategic disinvestment of BPCL,4 other PSUs
News:Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the strategic disinvestment of BPCL and four other Public Sector Units(PSUs). Facts: About the units for disinvestment:The Public Sector Units approved for strategic disinvestment are Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL).The Numaligarh Refinery Limited operating under BPCL is excluded. Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) Container Corporation of… Continue reading Cabinet approves strategic disinvestment of BPCL,4 other PSUs
Cabinet approves extension of pharmaceuticals purchase policy
News:The Union Cabinet has approved the extension/renewal of Pharmaceuticals Purchase Policy(PPP). Facts: About the Policy: Pharmaceuticals Purchase Policy(PPP) was approved by the Cabinet in 2013 for a period of five years in respect of 103 medicines manufactured by pharma CPSUs and their subsidiaries. The policy is applicable to purchases by Central/ State Government departments and… Continue reading Cabinet approves extension of pharmaceuticals purchase policy
19th Session of the India-Finland Joint Commission concludes
News:The 19th Session of the India-Finland Joint Commission was held in New Delhi. Facts: Key takeaways from the Joint commission: The Agenda for the Joint Commission Session was bilateral trade and investment relations, trade barrier issues, cooperation in the sectors of power, petroleum and gas, new and renewable energy among others. The two countries reiterated… Continue reading 19th Session of the India-Finland Joint Commission concludes
7 PM | Mother tongue must be the medium of instruction to preserve India’s cultural diversity, heritage | 22nd November, 2019
Context: Importance of preserving India’s linguistic diversity and heritage. Language: Language is any formal system of gestures, signs, sounds, and symbols used or conceived as a means of communicating thought. Language is a tool for our intellectual and emotional expression. It is a vehicle of inter-generational transmission of culture, scientific knowledge and a worldview. It is… Continue reading 7 PM | Mother tongue must be the medium of instruction to preserve India’s cultural diversity, heritage | 22nd November, 2019
