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Is the NITI Aayog relevant today? Article This column debates the relevance of NITI Aayog, its shortcomings and why planning commission failed in India. Why is Niti Aayog Relevant 2. As a premier think tank of the government: The first mandate of NITI Aayog is to act as a think tank. It was formed to… Continue reading Is the NITI Aayog relevant today?

PMJAY: The promises and challenges of a bold experiment News: Ayushman Bharat—Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), a health insurance scheme announced in the last budget, will be launched on 23 September this year. Important Facts:  It is the most ambitious social health insurance (SHI) programme ever launched anywhere in the world. The need for… Continue reading PMJAY: The promises and challenges of a bold experiment

Flag child porn, online sex abuse from home anonymously News 1.The Home Ministry launched separate portals to register online complaint for women’s and child safety. Important news The portal ‘cybercrime.gov.in’ and ‘National Database on Sexual Offenders (NDSO)’ is launched A) About gov.in It is a user friendly portal, it will receive online complaints regarding child… Continue reading Flag child porn, online sex abuse from home anonymously

Sushma to meet Pakistan’s Foreign Minister in New York News External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will meet Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in New York. Important Facts India accepted Pakistan’s proposal for talks between the Foreign Ministers on the sidelines of the ongoing annual UN General Assembly session in New York. India has made… Continue reading Sushma to meet Pakistan’s Foreign Minister in New York

Pak. invites Saudi Arabia to be third partner in CPEC News Pakistan has invited Saudi Arabia to join the CPEC as the third strategic partner. Important Facts 2. The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is the fastest-moving and flagship project of multi-billion dollar global Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). 3. It is the pet project… Continue reading Pak. invites Saudi Arabia to be third partner in CPEC

Pak. invites Saudi Arabia to be third partner in CPEC News Pakistan has invited Saudi Arabia to join the CPEC as the third strategic partner. Important Facts 2. The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is the fastest-moving and flagship project of multi-billion dollar global Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). 3. It is the pet project… Continue reading Pak. invites Saudi Arabia to be third partner in CPEC

PT FACTS PM to inaugurate Pakyong Airport in Sikkim: Prime Minister will inaugurate Pakyong Airport in Sikkim on September 24.It will be the 100th functional airport in the country and Sikkim first functional airport Prime Minister lays foundation stone of Convention centre in New Delhi :PM laid the foundation stone for India International Convention and… Continue reading PT FACTS

Ravaged by a caterpillar: On the armyworm invasion in India Article The danger posed by an invasive species namely the ‘Fall Armyworm’ and the risks posed by it. Important Facts: About Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) It is a native of America and is parasitic on the maize crop. Pesticide available: Lambda cyhalothrin can be used… Continue reading Ravaged by a caterpillar: On the armyworm invasion in India

RBI announces norms for co-origination of priority sector loans by banks, NBFCs News RBI announced the co-origination model between banks and NBFCs. What is co-origination of loans? It is a proposal for joint lending by banks and NBFCs. NBFC-A Non Banking Financial Company (NBFC) is a company registered under the Companies Act, 1956 of India,… Continue reading RBI announces norms for co-origination of priority sector loans by banks, NBFCs

Greening India by planting bamboo News: The World Bamboo Day is celebrated to create awareness about the importance of bamboo as a versatile material for sustainable lifestyle. Important Facts: The theme of World Bamboo Day 2018 is:” Bamboo as a tool for achieving economic and social sustainability”. Advantages of Bamboo Livelihood opportunity: Provide rural livelihood… Continue reading Greening India by planting bamboo