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PM healthcare scheme from Sept. 25 News: On the occasion of 72nd Independence Day celebration, PM Modi announced ambitious schemes. Important facts: 2. PM Modi  during his Independence day speech highlighted  the achievements of his government. 3) Related to health sector: Mantri Jan Aarogya Abhiyan (PMJAA) PM announced Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Abhiyan (PMJAA) was… Continue reading PM healthcare scheme from Sept. 25

Probing an amendment Article: N.K Singh, former Joint Director, CBI, discussed that recent changes to the anti-corruption law are very worrying. Important facts: 2. Recently, the Parliament passed certain amendments to laws on corruption with focus on two aspects: Prior approval for initiating investigation into allegations of corruption against public servants. Requiring prior sanction for… Continue reading Probing an amendment

Steel imports from Japan, South Korea surge News: Imports of steel products used in construction more than doubled to nearly 22,000 tonnes. Important facts: 2. As per the government documents, India is being hit by steel producers in Japan and South Korea. 3. This is so because mills there redirect supply after U.S. President Donald… Continue reading Steel imports from Japan, South Korea surge

Scientists to test land for LIGO News: The LIGO detectors discovered the first gravitational waves produced by two giant merging blackholes in 2016. Important facts: 2. The Environment Ministry has allowed scientists to test the suitability of land in Maharashtra’s Hingoli district to host the India wing of the ambitious Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory… Continue reading Scientists to test land for LIGO

Parking goes smart in Vijayawada News: The Viyayawada Municipal Corporation is planning to launch the “smart parking” initiative. Important facts: 2. It will help those looking to park for a longer period at busy locations. 3. The initiative enables any mobile user on the move to check for availability of space offered by the civic… Continue reading Parking goes smart in Vijayawada

Odisha to showcase its biodiversity News: The Odisha government is setting up a world-class interpretation centre at Dangamal near Bhitarkanika National Park. Important facts: 2. It will help in protecting crocodiles and preserving its rich mangrove diversity. 3. The project was approved under the Integrated Coastal Zone Management Project. 4. About Bhitarkanika National Park: Bhitarkanika… Continue reading Odisha to showcase its biodiversity

How statistical information can be used News: The Collection of Statistics (Amendment) Act of 2017 authorises the Centre to decide the manner in which statistical information can be used. Important facts: 2. The key features of the amended act are given below: It will empower the Central government to make rules on the powers and… Continue reading How statistical information can be used

Civic bodies can raise more funds: Smart Cities Mission Director Kunal Kumar News: The process to calculate GDP for a pilot city may start by the year-end, Smart Cities Mission Director Kunal Kumar said. Important facts: 2. “National GDP is a well-established process, but we have so far not had city-level GDP in India.”, Director… Continue reading Civic bodies can raise more funds: Smart Cities Mission Director Kunal Kumar

Continental shifts: On Jakarta Asiad News: The Asian Games begin in the Indonesian cities of Jakarta and Palembang, providing Indian sport a bracing opportunity to prove its composite progress at the global level. Important facts: 2. After giving brilliant performance in the last edition (2014) at South Korea’s Incheon, China also secured the third highest… Continue reading Continental shifts: On Jakarta Asiad

Kerala’s trauma News: Kerala is facing its worst flood in 100 years. Important facts: 2. Heavy rains in recent days triggered flooding and landslides while also leading to collapse of homes and bridges and severely disrupted air and train services in the southern state. 3. The State government faces the challenging task of rescuing people and moved… Continue reading Kerala’s trauma