What is the News? The government has approved the continuation of the seven existing sub-schemes under the Umbrella Scheme “Relief and Rehabilitation of Migrants and Repatriates” for the period 2021-22 to 2025-26. What is the “Relief and Rehabilitation of Migrants and Repatriates” Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs Aim: To enable migrants and repatriates,… Continue reading Government has approved continuation of Umbrella Scheme “Relief and Rehabilitation of Migrants and Repatriates”
Author: Abdul
Union Minister for Women & Child Development launches “Stree Manoraksha Project”
What is the News? During International Women’s Day week, Union Minister for Women and Child Development has launched “Stree Manoraksha project”. What is the Stree Manoraksha Project? Launched by: National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, with support and funding from the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Aim: To provide training and… Continue reading Union Minister for Women & Child Development launches “Stree Manoraksha Project”
Finance Minister launches e-Bill system on 46th Civil Accounts Day
What is the News? The Union Minister for Finance has launched the e-Bill system for Central Government Ministries on the 46th Civil Accounts Day. What is the e-Bill System? Aim: To make the entire process of submission and backend processing of bills completely paperless and transparent for Central Government Ministries. Developed by: Public Financial Management… Continue reading Finance Minister launches e-Bill system on 46th Civil Accounts Day
End Plastic Pollution: 175 countries commit to forge internationally binding treaty on plastic pollution
What is the News? Around 175 countries have endorsed a historic resolution at the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5) in Nairobi, Kenya titled “End Plastic Pollution: Towards an internationally legally binding instrument”. What is the purpose of this resolution? The resolution has agreed to end plastic pollution and adopt an international, legally binding agreement by 2024. … Continue reading End Plastic Pollution: 175 countries commit to forge internationally binding treaty on plastic pollution
Indian farmers can now trade in carbon credits to boost income
What is the News? Indian Agricultural Research Institute(IARI) will join hands with a private firm – for the first time, to build a marketplace for trading in carbon credits for farmers in the country. How much Greenhouse Gas emissions does Indian agriculture emit? Farming contributes around 14% of the annual greenhouse gas emissions from India.… Continue reading Indian farmers can now trade in carbon credits to boost income
Russia-Ukraine conflict may increase the risk of cyberattacks for India
What is the News? According to experts, India needs to up its ante against potential cybersecurity attacks in the telecom, infrastructure and banking sectors in the backdrop of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. What is a Cyberattack? A Cyberattack is a malicious and deliberate attempt by an individual or organization to breach the information system of… Continue reading Russia-Ukraine conflict may increase the risk of cyberattacks for India
NPS to include assured returns; new products likely to come in August
What is the News? Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority(PFRDA) is preparing to launch “Minimum Assured Return Scheme (MARS)” which will provide savers and people from the salaried class an option for their investments. Note: PFRDA currently operates the National Pension System(NPS). What is the Minimum Assured Return Scheme(MARS)? Aim: To have a separate scheme… Continue reading NPS to include assured returns; new products likely to come in August
FSSAI to introduce health star rating for packaged foods
What is the News? Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) will soon start a Star Rating System for packaged food products. What is FSSAI Star Rating System for packaged food Products? This Star Rating System for packaged food products will be the first such in India. Aim: To guide consumers to opt for… Continue reading FSSAI to introduce health star rating for packaged foods
What is the Montreux Convention and can Turkey use it to block Russian warships?
What is the News? Turkey is set to implement Montreux convention on naval passage through Bosporus and Dardanelles straits. This would allow Turkey to limit the movement of Russian warships between the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea. What is the Montreux Convention? Montreux Convention is an international agreement governing the Bosporus and Dardanelles Straits… Continue reading What is the Montreux Convention and can Turkey use it to block Russian warships?
State of India’s Environment Report: Deaths linked to PM2.5 pollution in India increased by 2.5 times in 2 decades: Report \
What is the News? According to the Centre for Science and Environment(CSE) “State of India’s Environment Report”, deaths attributable to PM2.5 pollution in India have increased by 2.5 times over the last two decades. What is the State of India’s Environment Report? It is an annual publication by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)… Continue reading State of India’s Environment Report: Deaths linked to PM2.5 pollution in India increased by 2.5 times in 2 decades: Report \
