Why in News: Gujarat CM has announced the tourism policy for 2021-25. It seeks to make Gujarat a hub of “MICE” tourism. What is MICE Tourism? The “MICE” is an acronym that stands for “Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions”. It is a version of business tourism that draws domestic and international business tourists to a destination. What are the salient features of MICE tourism policy? International Events: Policy… Continue reading ‘MICE’ tourism policy of Gujarat
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Startup India Seed Fund
Why in News? Rs 1,000-crore ‘Startup India Seed Fund’ was launched during the ‘Prarambh: Startup India International Summit’. Salient features of Startup India Seed Fund Scheme: Objective: Fund has been set up to provide initial capital to the startups. After that start-ups will be provided with the Govt. Guarantees, to help them raise debt capital. Coverage: The fund would offer financial assistance to startups for… Continue reading Startup India Seed Fund
Kalrav festival at Nagi- Nakti bird sanctuaries in Bihar
Why in News? ‘Kalrav’, Bihar’s 1st state–level festival started at the Nagi-Nakti bird sanctuaries in the Jamui district, Bihar. About the festival: About the Festival: The festival is hosted by the department of forest, environment and climate change. Aim: The event is intended to create awareness about the conservation of birds and their habitat, the wetlands. Importance of Birds: Those who can understand a bird’s behavior can understand that… Continue reading Kalrav festival at Nagi- Nakti bird sanctuaries in Bihar
UNEP releases Adaptation Gap Report 2020
Why in News? United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has released the Adaptation Gap Report 2020. Key Facts: Adaptation: It is one of the pillars of Paris accord. It involves increasing capacity and reduction of vulnerability of countries and communities to climate-related disasters. This capacity will be built by national efforts and funding mechanisms. Aim of the report: The report aims to indicate national and international efforts to advance adaptation. Findings of the Adaptation Gap report,… Continue reading UNEP releases Adaptation Gap Report 2020
Indian Polity & Constitution Quiz: Governance & e – Governanc|20 Jan, 2021
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Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 20th January, 2021
Good Morning dear reader We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: \ For yesterday’s Current Affairs – Click Here GS-Paper 2 A plaintive lament on liberty that rings hollow The Hindu Page – 6 Syllabus Topic – Structure, organization and functioning of the Judiciary State intimidation of protesting groups cannot serve as… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 20th January, 2021
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: January 19, 2021
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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – January 19, 2021
Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today GS- Paper 2 Need and ways of Decongesting Indian prisons India-US relations under Joe Biden administration GS- Paper 3 Ensuring Intergenerational Equity in Mining in India Factly Articles for Prelims Examination GS- Paper 2 Need and ways of Decongesting Indian prisons Source:… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – January 19, 2021
Establishment of Bad Banks – associated Issues and Significance
As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic induced economic slowdown, the commercial banks are about to witness the spike in NPAs, or bad loans. To deal with it, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor is considering the proposal for the creation of a bad bank. What is a Bad Bank? A bad bank is an asset reconstruction company (ARC), involved in management and recovery of bad loans or NPAs of other banks. Generally, these Banks are initially funded… Continue reading Establishment of Bad Banks – associated Issues and Significance
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 19, 2021
UNEP releases Adaptation Gap Report 2020 Why in News? United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has released the Adaptation Gap Report 2020. Key Facts: Adaptation: It is one of the pillars of Paris accord. It involves increasing capacity and reduction of vulnerability of countries and communities to climate-related disasters. This capacity will be built by national efforts and funding mechanisms. Aim of the report: The report aims to indicate national and international efforts to… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 19, 2021
