News: The Union Cabinet has approved the Industrial Relations Code Bill, 2019 Facts: Background: Industrial Relations Code Bill, 2019 has been prepared by combining and simplifying relevant provisions of three Central Labour Acts viz. Trade Unions Act, 1926, the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946, and the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. Key Provisions of the… Continue reading Cabinet approves the Industrial Relations Code Bill, 2019
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Daily Quiz #18 UPSC Prelims Marathon – November 21, 2019
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Cabinet approves establishment of the National Institute of Sowa Rigpa (NISR) at Leh
News:Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the establishment of the National Institute for Sowa-Rigpa in Leh. Facts: About the institute: The National Institute for Sowa-Rigpa will be an autonomous National Institute under Ministry of AYUSH. The objective of the institute is to bring a synergy between Traditional Wisdom of Sowa-Rigpa and modern… Continue reading Cabinet approves establishment of the National Institute of Sowa Rigpa (NISR) at Leh
Farmers Clubs Programme
News:Government has informed the Lok Sabha that there are around there are 24321 active Farmers clubs existing in different States/UTs. Facts: About Farmers clubs: The Farmers Clubs programme which was earlier known as Vikas Volunteer Vahini(VVV) Programme was launched by NABARD in 1982. The Programme was renamed as Farmers’ Club Programme in 2005 by revisiting… Continue reading Farmers Clubs Programme
Explained:What change in US policy on Israeli settlements in West Bank means
News:Recently,the United States has declared that it does not consider Israeli settlements on the West Bank a violation of international law. Facts: About West Bank: West Bank is a landlocked territory in West Asia.It also contains a significant section of the western dead sea. It was captured by Jordan after the Arab-Israeli War(1948) but Israel… Continue reading Explained:What change in US policy on Israeli settlements in West Bank means
Puducherry: 29th RCP meeting of Asia Pacific Customs begins
News:India is hosting the World Customs Organization(WCO) Asia Pacific Regional Contact Points(RCP) conference in Puducherry. Facts: About the conference: The conference is being held for the fourth time in India.Previously it was held in Jaipur and Cochin. The conference discussed the key focus areas of the Asia Pacific Region.It includes security, enforcement, facilitation and capacity… Continue reading Puducherry: 29th RCP meeting of Asia Pacific Customs begins
Mission Raftaar of Indian Railways
News:Minister of Railways has informed the Lok Sabha about the Mission Raftaar. Facts: About Mission Raftaar: Mission Raftaar of Indian Railways was announced in the Railway Budget 2016-17. The mission envisages a target of doubling of average speed of freight trains and increasing the average speed of all non-suburban passenger trains by 25 kmph in… Continue reading Mission Raftaar of Indian Railways
World Energy Outlook 2019 – International Energy Agency
News:The International Energy Agency has released its report on World Energy Outlook,2019. Facts: About World Energy Outlook: The World Energy Outlook is a leading source of strategic insight on the future of energy and energy-related emissions, providing detailed scenarios that map out the consequences of different energy policy and investment choices. Key takeaways from the… Continue reading World Energy Outlook 2019 – International Energy Agency
Rashtriya Rail Sanrakshan Kosh
News:Minister of Railways has informed the Lok Sabha about the Rashtriya Rail Sanrakshan kosh. Facts: About Rashtriya Rail Sanrakshan kosh: Rashtriya Rail Sanraksha Rosh(RRSK) is a dedicated fund for critical safety-related works of the Indian Railways. The fund was announced in the Budget 2017-18.The special safety fund has a corpus of more than Rs. 1… Continue reading Rashtriya Rail Sanrakshan Kosh
Funds for North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme(NESIDS)
News:Union Minister of State of North-Eastern Region has informed the Lok Sabha about the funds for North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme(NESIDS) scheme. Facts: About NESIDS scheme: North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme(NESIDS) was approved by the Government of India as a Central Sector Scheme in 2017. The scheme aims to fill up the gaps… Continue reading Funds for North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme(NESIDS)
