What is the News? Indian Army will participate in a Multinational Military Exercise named “Shantir Ogroshena-2021” in Bangladesh. About Exercise ‘Shantir Ogroshena-2021’: Exercise Shantir Ogroshena (Front Runner of the Peace) is a multinational military exercise. The 2021 edition of the Exercise will be held in Bangladesh. It is held there to commemorate the birth centenary… Continue reading Indian Army will participate in Exercise “Shantir Ogroshena-2021”
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India contributes $300,000 to “UN Women”
What is the News? India contributes USD 300,000 to the UN Women to support gender equality and women empowerment. About UN Women: UN Women is the United Nations entity, dedicated to promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women. Headquarter: New York Established in: 2010 by the United Nations General Assembly to accelerate the progress on… Continue reading India contributes $300,000 to “UN Women”
Health Ministry Releases “National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021”
What is the News? The caretakers of patients with ‘rare diseases’ are not satisfied with the National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021. The Union Health Ministry recently released the policy. Rare Diseases: WHO defines a rare disease as a lifelong disease or disorder that often highly weakens an individual. It has a prevalence of 1… Continue reading Health Ministry Releases “National Policy for Rare Diseases 2021”
SC Cautions Court against Granting Bail in Heinous offences
What is the News? The Supreme Court cautioned courts against granting bail in heinous offences. The SC said that the seriousness of the charge is a basic consideration before releasing an accused on bail. What was the case? The Kerala High Court granted bail to a man accused of the murder of a 30-year-old dentist… Continue reading SC Cautions Court against Granting Bail in Heinous offences
“Maternal mortality” rose during pandemic: Lancet Report
What is the News? The Lancet Global Health journal releases a report titled “Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on mothers and Babies”. It reports increasing maternal mortality as an impact of pandemic-induced restrictions. About the Lancet Report: The Lancet report is based on an analysis of 40 studies across 17 countries. It includes Brazil, Mexico,… Continue reading “Maternal mortality” rose during pandemic: Lancet Report
NITI Aayog launches “AIM-PRIME” to support science based startups
What is the News? Atal Innovation Mission(AIM), NITI Aayog in association with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation(BMGF) launch AIM-PRIME (Program for Researchers on Innovations, Market-Readiness & Entrepreneurship). About AIM-PRIME: AIM-PRIME Program aims at promoting science-based, deep technology. For that, it will provide training and guidance over a period of 12 months. Implementation by: Venture Center… Continue reading NITI Aayog launches “AIM-PRIME” to support science based startups
“BIMSTEC” 17th Ministerial Meeting
What is the News? India’s External Affairs Minister attended the 17th ministerial meet of the BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) countries. About the 17th ministerial meet of the BIMSTEC Sri Lanka Chaired the 17th Ministerial Meeting. In meeting External Affairs Minister of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar, reiterated India’s commitment… Continue reading “BIMSTEC” 17th Ministerial Meeting
Record 11 Crore Worked Under “MGNREGS” in 2020-21
What is the News? According to Government data, over 11 crore people worked under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme(MGNREGS) during the financial year 2020-21. Key Facts Related to MGNREG Scheme during 2020-21: During the financial year 2020-21, around 11 crore people worked under the MGNREGS. This is the first time since the… Continue reading Record 11 Crore Worked Under “MGNREGS” in 2020-21
US President to Remove the Ban on “H-1B Visa”
What is the News? In 2020 the US President imposed a ban on H-1B visa. The current US President decided to reverse the ban. So he allows a 2020 ban to expire on March 31st. About the 2020 Ban on H1-B skilled workers: In 2020, the previous US President signed an executive order suspending the… Continue reading US President to Remove the Ban on “H-1B Visa”
CDS operationalizes the third “Joint Logistics Node”(JLN) in Mumbai
What is the News? Chief of Defence Staff operationalises the third Joint Logistics Node (JLN) in Mumbai. About Joint Logistics Node(JLN): The JLN has been established with an aim of integrating the military’s logistics. Further, it aims to set up and improving the military’s war-fighting ability. This is the third Node to be set up. The two… Continue reading CDS operationalizes the third “Joint Logistics Node”(JLN) in Mumbai
