News: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has cautioned consumers against rooftop solar companies that are claiming to be authorised vendors for the implementation of the Grid-connected Rooftop Solar Scheme. The scheme is being implemented only by power distribution companies(DISCOMS). Facts: Grid-connected Rooftop Solar Scheme(Phase-II): The scheme aims to generate solar power by installing solar… Continue reading Grid-connected Rooftop Solar Scheme
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Open Skies Treaty
News: Russia has announced that it is exiting the Open Skies treaty. It said that the pact had been seriously compromised by the withdrawal of the United States. Facts: Open Skies Treaty: The treaty was signed in 1992 and came into effect in 2002. Aim: To build confidence among members through mutual openness thus reducing the chances of… Continue reading Open Skies Treaty
Hisar Airport Inaugurated Under RCS-UDAN
News: Government has inaugurated the newly constructed Hisar airport in Haryana from Chandigarh under the Regional Connectivity Scheme – Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (RCS-UDAN). Facts: Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) scheme: It was launched in 2017 by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The scheme is a component of the National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP), 2016.… Continue reading Hisar Airport Inaugurated Under RCS-UDAN
Henley Passport Index 2021
News: Henley & Partners has released the Henley Passport Index 2021. Facts: Henley Passport Index(HPI): It is a global ranking of countries according to the travel freedom for their citizens. When was it started? It was started in 2006 as Henley & Partners Visa Restrictions Index (HVRI) and was modified and renamed in January 2018. Based on: The ranking… Continue reading Henley Passport Index 2021
India’s first Indigenously Developed 9mm Machine Pistol
News: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed the country’s first indigenous machine pistol ASMI. Facts: ASMI: It is a 9mm Machine Pistol jointly developed by DRDO and the Indian Army. The weapon is aptly named “Asmi” meaning Pride, Self-Respect and Hard Work. Range: The machine pistol can fire at a range of 100 metres and is… Continue reading India’s first Indigenously Developed 9mm Machine Pistol
One Planet Summit has commenced virtually
News: One Planet Summit has commenced virtually through video conference. Facts: One Planet Summit: It has been organised by France in cooperation with the United Nations and the World Bank. Objective: The summit focuses on four major topics 1) protecting terrestrial and marine ecosystems; promoting agro ecology 2) more sustainable way to grow food c) increasing funding to protect biodiversity and 4) identifying links… Continue reading One Planet Summit has commenced virtually
USTTAD (Upgrading the Skills & Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development) scheme
Facts: USTTAD Scheme: The scheme was launched in 2015 by the Ministry of Minority Affairs. Aim: To upgrade the capacity building and traditional skills of master craftsmen and artisans. Objectives: Capacity building and upgrading of the traditional skills of master craftsmen and artisans; Documentation of identified traditional arts/crafts of minorities; Set standards of traditional skills; Training of… Continue reading USTTAD (Upgrading the Skills & Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development) scheme
World’s oldest known cave painting (a wild pig image) found in Indonesia
News: Archaeologists have discovered the world’s oldest known animal cave painting in Indonesia – a wild pig – believed to be drawn 45,500 years ago. Facts: Source: Indian Express About Cave Painting: The cave painting uncovered in South Sulawesi in Indonesia consists of a figurative depiction of a warty pig, a wild boar that is endemic to… Continue reading World’s oldest known cave painting (a wild pig image) found in Indonesia
UPSC Mains 2020 Question Papers | Compulsory Language Papers, 2020
Mains 2020 Compulsory Language Question Paper | UPSC Civil Services IAS Mains Question Papers, 2020 Good Afternoon, After a break of 5 days, UPSC has conducted the exam of compulsory Indian Language Paper in Mains 2020. You can download the question paper by clicking on the link given below; Mains 2020 Compulsory Indian Language Question… Continue reading UPSC Mains 2020 Question Papers | Compulsory Language Papers, 2020
[UPDATE] Extra Attempt for Aspirants in UPSC 2021 under Active Consideration
The Supreme Court last Monday, asked about the progress on the extra attempt for UPSC aspirants in 2021. In response, the Center has told SC that A decision to grant another chance for UPSC aspirants, especially candidates whose last attempt at cracking the prelims expired in October 2020, is under “active consideration.” Further, the Additional… Continue reading [UPDATE] Extra Attempt for Aspirants in UPSC 2021 under Active Consideration
