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
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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. Contents1 Key Facts Related to MGNREG Scheme during 2020-21:2 Number of Days People Worked under MGNREGS:3 MGNREG Scheme:4 Key Features of the scheme: Key Facts Related to MGNREG… 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. Contents1 About the 2020 Ban on H1-B skilled workers:2 Why did the President then let the executive order expire?3 Impact… 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
WEF released “Global Gender Gap Report 2021”
What is the News? WEF releases the Global Gender Gap Report 2021. Contents1 About Global Gender Gap Report:2 Findings of Global Gender Gap Report 2021 related to India:3 Reasons for India’s decline in Global Gender Gap Report 2021:4 Other Key Findings of Global Gender Gap Report 2021: About Global Gender Gap Report: The World Economic… Continue reading WEF released “Global Gender Gap Report 2021”
“Pong Dam wildlife sanctuary” – 27 Migratory Birds Found Dead
What is the news? As many as 27 migratory birds died on account of avian influenza in Himachal Pradesh’s Pong Dam Wildlife Sanctuary. Click Here to Read about Avian Influenza About Pong Dam Wildlife Sanctuary Pong Dam Wildlife Sanctuary or Pong Dam Reservoir or Pong Dam Lake is in Himachal Pradesh. Created in: The dam… Continue reading “Pong Dam wildlife sanctuary” – 27 Migratory Birds Found Dead
Government congratulated “International Ranger Award” winner from India
Contents1 What is the News?2 About the International Ranger Award:3 About World Commission on Protected Areas(WCPA):4 About International Ranger Federation(IRF):5 About Global Wildlife Conservation What is the News? Mahinder Giri, a range officer from Rajaji Tiger Reserve won the prestigious International Ranger Award . He is the only ranger from Asia to win this award.… Continue reading Government congratulated “International Ranger Award” winner from India
NITI Aayog Releases “Investment Opportunities in India’s Healthcare Sector” report
What is the News? NITI Aayog released a report titled, ‘Investment Opportunities in India’s Healthcare Sector’. Purpose of the Investment Opportunities in India’s Healthcare Sector Report: The report outlines the range of investment opportunities in various segments of India’s healthcare sector. This includes hospitals, medical devices and equipment, health insurance, telemedicine, home healthcare, and medical… Continue reading NITI Aayog Releases “Investment Opportunities in India’s Healthcare Sector” report
“Nacaduba Sinhala” – the new butterfly species
What is the News? A group of lepidopterists discovered a new species of butterfly. It is called “Nacaduba Sinhala Ramaswamii Sadasivan”. Note: A lepidopterist is a person who specializes in studying butterflies and moths. About the Nacaduba Sinhala Butterfly Species: Nacaduba Sinhala is a Line Blue Butterfly Species that belongs to the Nacaduba genus group.… Continue reading “Nacaduba Sinhala” – the new butterfly species
Education Minister inaugurates “Ānandam” – The Center for Happiness in IIM Jammu
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Anandam: The Centre of Happiness:3 What is Gross National Happiness(GNH)?4 What is Happiness Curriculum? What is the News? The Union Minister of Education inaugurates “Ānandam: The Center for Happiness” at Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu. About Anandam: The Centre of Happiness: The Centre for Happiness-Anandam established with the… Continue reading Education Minister inaugurates “Ānandam” – The Center for Happiness in IIM Jammu
