What is the News? The Global State of Democracy Report 2021 has been released by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance. About Global State of Democracy Report 2021 Aim: To review the state of democracy around the world over the course of 2020 and 2021, with democratic trends since 2015 used as contextual… Continue reading Number of countries veering towards authoritarianism on rise: report
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Union Minister of Home Affairs performed Bhoomi Pujan of Rani Gaidinliu Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum in Manipur
What is the News? Union Minister of Home Affairs has laid the foundation stone for setting up of the Rani Gaidinliu Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum at Luangkao village in Manipur’s Tamenglong district. Who was Rani Gaidinliu? Rani Gaidinliu was born on January 26, 1915, in the present-day Tamenglong district of Manipur. She belonged to the… Continue reading Union Minister of Home Affairs performed Bhoomi Pujan of Rani Gaidinliu Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum in Manipur
Union Minister flags off first ever All India Survey on Domestic Workers
What is the News? The Union Minister for Labour and Employment has flagged off the first-ever All India Survey on Domestic workers. What is the All-India Survey on Domestic Workers(DW)? Conducted by: Labour Bureau, Ministry of Labour and Employment Aim: To estimate the proportion of domestic workers at the national level and in the States;… Continue reading Union Minister flags off first ever All India Survey on Domestic Workers
Can this portable robot end septic tank deaths once it is deployed?
What is the News? IIT Madras has developed a robot named HomoSEP. If this robot is deployed extensively, it can put an end to the practice of manual scavenging. About HomoSEP HomoSEP stands for “homogenizer of septic tanks”. It is a portable robot that has a shaft attached to blades that can open like an… Continue reading Can this portable robot end septic tank deaths once it is deployed?
Union Minister inaugurates centres for nano technology and Indian Knowledge System at IIT Guwahati
What is the News? The Union Minister of Education has visited IIT Guwahati and inaugurated the state-of-the-art Centre for Nanotechnology (CNT) and Centre for Indian Knowledge System (CIKS) at the institute. What is the purpose of the Centre for NanoTechnology (CNT)? Aim: To meet future challenges and augment academic partnerships with industry in Nanotechnology. Funding:… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates centres for nano technology and Indian Knowledge System at IIT Guwahati
Ministry of Tribal Affairs and CBSE jointly launched an online certificate course on Experiential Learning for the 21st Century for EMRS and CBSE teachers
What is the News? The Ministry of Tribal Affairs and CBSE has jointly launched a certificate course on Experiential Learning for the 21st Century for educators from CBSE and Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) in collaboration with Tata Trusts, CETE, TISS (Centre of Excellence in Teacher Education, Tata Institute of Social Sciences), and MGIS (Mahatma… Continue reading Ministry of Tribal Affairs and CBSE jointly launched an online certificate course on Experiential Learning for the 21st Century for EMRS and CBSE teachers
Developed nations want to expand WTO agenda
What is the News? India’s Commerce and Industry Minister has said that developed countries linking World Trade Organisation (WTO) reforms with special and differential treatment (S&DT) being provided to poor and developing nations is “unfair”. What is Special and differential treatment (S&DT) under WTO? WTO agreements contain special provisions which give developing countries special rights… Continue reading Developed nations want to expand WTO agenda
Ministry of Textiles to set up a Handloom Village at Moirang of Manipur: Piyush Goyal
What is the News? The Union Minister of Textiles has announced that the Ministry of Textiles has decided to set up a Handloom Village at Moirang of Manipur. What is the significance of Moirang? Moirang is a small town in Manipur. – It is a very important place in the history of India’s freedom movement… Continue reading Ministry of Textiles to set up a Handloom Village at Moirang of Manipur: Piyush Goyal
SMART Policing Survey, 2021: Bihar, Uttar Pradesh police lowest among all States on perception of ‘sensitivity’, says survey
What is the News? Indian Police Foundation (IPF) has released the SMART Policing Survey 2021. Note: Indian Police Foundation (IPF) is a multidisciplinary think tank and policy advocacy platform. What is a Smart Policing Survey? The SMART Policing idea was envisioned, articulated and introduced by the Prime Minister at the Conference of DGPs of State… Continue reading SMART Policing Survey, 2021: Bihar, Uttar Pradesh police lowest among all States on perception of ‘sensitivity’, says survey
6th EDITION OF INDO-FRANCE JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE “EX SHAKTI 2021” BEING CONDUCTED IN FRANCE
What is the News? The Sixth Edition of Indo – French joint military exercise “Ex SHAKTI 2021” has commenced at the Military School of Draguignan, France. What is Exercise Shakti? Exercise Shakti is a biennial military exercise between the Indian and French Army. Aim: To enhance military cooperation and interoperability between the two Armies. Focus… Continue reading 6th EDITION OF INDO-FRANCE JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE “EX SHAKTI 2021” BEING CONDUCTED IN FRANCE
