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Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana for Disabled Persons

News:  Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment informed Lok Sabha about Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana. Facts:  It was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in 2017. It is a scheme for providing Physical Aids and Assisted-living Devices for Senior citizens belonging to the BPL category. Features: The beneficiaries under the scheme are identified… Continue reading Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana for Disabled Persons

Ministry of Tourism has identified 17 sites in 12 clusters in the country for development as Iconic Tourist Sites

News: Ministry of Tourism has identified 17 sites in the country for development as Iconic Tourist Sites. Facts: About Iconic Tourist Sites Initiative  It was announced in Budget 2019-20 by the Finance Minister. The nodal ministry for the implementation of the initiative is the Ministry of Tourism. Aim: To develop the selected sites into world-class… Continue reading Ministry of Tourism has identified 17 sites in 12 clusters in the country for development as Iconic Tourist Sites

Must Read News Articles I 11th December 2019

GS 2 SC flag delay in appointment of judges The Supreme court in its judicial order has flagged issue of delay in appointment of judges in India. It has said that 213 names recommended for appointment to various High courts are pending with the government/SC Collegium. Delay in appointment of High Court Judges may affect… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 11th December 2019

National Aquifer Mapping and Management Programme(NAQUIM)

News:Central Ground Water Board(CGWB) is implementing ‘National Aquifer Mapping and Management Programme(NAQUIM) for aquifer mapping in the country. Facts: About NAQUIM: National Aquifer Mapping and Management Programme(NAQUIM) was launched in 2012 by the Ministry of Water Resources(now Ministry of Jal Shakti). The programme aims to identify and map aquifers at the micro level to quantify… Continue reading National Aquifer Mapping and Management Programme(NAQUIM)

Report on ‘enclaves’ highlights gaps in promise and delivery

News:More than four years after the Land Boundary Agreement(LBA) between India and Bangladesh, a report released by civil rights organisations has found that the situation in erstwhile enclaves states is not good. Facts: About the Land Boundary agreement: The Prime ministers of India and Bangladesh had signed the Land Boundary Agreement in 1974 to exchange… Continue reading Report on ‘enclaves’ highlights gaps in promise and delivery

New Zealand volcano eruption:White Island

News:Recently,a volcanic eruption has taken place at White Island in New Zealand. Facts: About White Island: White Island has been classified as New Zealand’s most active volcano since 1976.The Island is also called as Whakaari. The island is located in the Bay of Plenty, about 48km (29 miles) from the east coast of New Zealand’s… Continue reading New Zealand volcano eruption:White Island

World economy is slowing down, UNCTAD’s new statistics say

News:United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) has released its Handbook of Statistics report. Facts: About the report: The report provides a wide range of statistics and indicators relevant to the analysis of international trade, investment, maritime transport and development. Key takeaways from the report: The report has predicted that the World gross domestic… Continue reading World economy is slowing down, UNCTAD’s new statistics say

Supreme Court flags delay in appointment of judges

News:The Supreme Court of India in its judicial order has taken serious note of the government sitting over names reiterated by the CJI-led collegium for appointment as high court judges. Facts: What did the Supreme Court said? The Supreme Court in its judicial order has said that the 213 names recommended for appointment to various… Continue reading Supreme Court flags delay in appointment of judges

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