Source: The post is based on the article “Top ISRO scientist V R Lalithambika conferred with highest civilian French honour for space cooperation initiatives” published in “Indian Express” on 30th November 2023 Why in the News? V R Lalithambika (ISRO scientist) was recently honored with the Legion of Honour Award for promoting Indo-French space cooperation.… Continue reading Legion of Honour Award: ISRO scientist Lalithambika conferred highest French civilian award
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Central Sector Scheme for providing Drones to the Women Self Help Groups approved by Cabinet
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves Central Sector Scheme for providing Drones to the Women Self Help Groups” published in “PIB” on 30th November 2023 Why in the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the Central Sector Scheme for providing Drones to the Women Self Help Groups (SHGs). What is the… Continue reading Central Sector Scheme for providing Drones to the Women Self Help Groups approved by Cabinet
Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) Scheme approved by Cabinet
Source: The post is based on the article “Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) Scheme approved by Cabinet” published in “PIB” on 29th November 2023 Why in the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the PM JANMAN Scheme. What is the PM JANMAN Scheme? Specifications Details Full Form Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) Scheme approved by Cabinet
Sanchar Saathi Portal: A centralized website to track, recover your lost mobile faster
Source: The post is based on the article “Sanchar Saathi Portal: A centralized website to track, recover your lost mobile faster” published in “The Hindu” on 30th November 2023 Why in the News? Since its launch, Sanchar Saathi portal has received impressive response from those who lost their mobile devices. According to the portal, almost… Continue reading Sanchar Saathi Portal: A centralized website to track, recover your lost mobile faster
Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS): Unemployment rate in urban areas has come down
Source: The post is based on the article “Unemployment rate in urban areas has come down: survey” published in “The Hindu” on 30th November 2023 Why in the News? According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), the unemployment rate in urban areas of the country has decreased from 7.2% in July-September 2022 to 6.6%… Continue reading Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS): Unemployment rate in urban areas has come down
Walking Pneumonia: Why China is facing this major outbreak
Source: The post is based on the article “Walking Pneumonia: Why China is facing this major outbreak” published in “Time Of India” on 28th November 2023 Why in the News? China is facing a significant outbreak of Walking Pneumonia particularly among children. What is Walking Pneumonia? Specifications Details What is it It is a milder… Continue reading Walking Pneumonia: Why China is facing this major outbreak
Risk Weights: RBI’s latest move to increase risk weights for lending
Source: The post is based on the article “Risk Weights: RBI’s latest move to increase risk weights for lending” published in “The Hindu” on 29th November 2023 Why in the News? Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) to reserve more capital for risk weights. What are Risk Weights?… Continue reading Risk Weights: RBI’s latest move to increase risk weights for lending
Unified Payments Interface(UPI) and managing the surge in digital fraud
Source: The post is based on the article “Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and managing the surge in digital fraud” published in “Indian Express” on 29th November 2023 Why in the News? Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has transformed the payments landscape in the country. But accompanying this is the sharp rise in digital/financial frauds. What has… Continue reading Unified Payments Interface(UPI) and managing the surge in digital fraud
Bharatiya Sakshya (BS) Bill bars courts from inquiring into privileged communication between Ministers and President of India
Source: The post is based on the article “Bharatiya Sakshya (BS) Bill bars courts from inquiring into privileged communication between Ministers and President of India” published in “The Hindu” on 29th November 2023 Why in the News? The Union Home Minister has recently introduced Bharatiya Sakshya (BS) Bill in the Lok Sabha along with Bharatiya… Continue reading Bharatiya Sakshya (BS) Bill bars courts from inquiring into privileged communication between Ministers and President of India
All India Judicial Service(AIJS): President bats for it for equal representation in judiciary
Source: The post is based on the article “President bats for All India Judicial Service for equal representation in judiciary” published in “The Hindu” on 26th November 2023 Why in the News? During the inaugural address at the Supreme Court’s Constitution Day celebrations, the President has called for the creation of an All-India Judicial Service… Continue reading All India Judicial Service(AIJS): President bats for it for equal representation in judiciary
