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4th India Energy Forum

News: Prime Minister(PM) has delivered an inaugural address at the India Energy Forum CERAWeek. Facts: Organised by: It is an annual event organized by NITI Aayog and Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. Objective: To deliver a global platform to understand best-practices, discuss reforms, and inform strategies for accelerating investments into the Indian Oil and… Continue reading 4th India Energy Forum

AIM Launches India–Australia Circular Economy Hackathon(I-ACE)

News: Atal Innovation Mission(AIM) in association with Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation(CSIRO) has launched a two day India–Australia Circular Economy Hackathon(I-ACE). Facts: I-ACE Hackathon: It aims to focus on identification and development of innovative technology solutions by bright-minded students, startups and MSMEs of both nations. Themes: The four key themes for the hackathon… Continue reading AIM Launches India–Australia Circular Economy Hackathon(I-ACE)

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana It is a flagship scheme for focused and sustainable development of the fisheries sector in the country as a part of the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. Nodal Ministry: Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries. Aim: Enhance fish production by an additional 70 lakh tonne and increase… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana

Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 27th October 2020

Good Morning dear reader. We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: GS Paper 2 Make board exams irrelevant Syllabus Topic – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources All about Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement, which India and US are all set to sign… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 27th October 2020

National Forensic Science University Bill 2020

Introduced: Lok Sabha (23rd March 2020) Passed: Lok Sabha (20th Sept 2020) Passed: Rajya Sabha (22nd Sept 2020) Present status: Received assent on 28th Sept 2020 & converted to Act. About National Forensic Science University Bill, 2020 Ministry: Home Affairs Aim:  It establishes National Forensic Science University as an institute of national importance. The proposed… Continue reading National Forensic Science University Bill 2020

Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020

Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) – 2020 News: The Defence Minister has unveiled the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) – 2020 Facts: Key Features: Notify a List of Weapons/Platforms for Ban on Import: Relevant incorporation has been done in the DAP to ensure that NO equipment as mentioned in the list is procured ex import post timelines… Continue reading Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020

9 PM Daily Brief – October 26th, 2020

Good evening dear reader. Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today GS-2 India-US Relations Non-alignment in multipolar framework GS-3 Buffer Stocks 9 PM for Preliminary examination FACTLY 1. India-US Relations Source: Indian Express Syllabus: Gs2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora Context: A look at… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Brief – October 26th, 2020

Prime minister launches Kisan Suryodaya Yojana In Gujarat

News: The Prime Minister has launched ”Kisan Suryodaya Yojana” in Gujarat. Facts: Kisan Suryodaya Yojana: It is aimed at providing day-time electricity to the farmers in the state of Gujarat for irrigation and farming purposes. Additional Facts: Girnar ropeway project: It is a ropeway on Mount Girnar in Junagadh district, Gujarat.It is being touted as the longest temple… Continue reading Prime minister launches Kisan Suryodaya Yojana In Gujarat

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