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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – January 16, 2021

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today GS Paper -1 HC Ruling on the special marriage act GS Paper -2 Issues in Standardisation of research 6th meeting of Nepal-India Joint Commission Importance of nutritional security to improve immunity GS Paper – 3 Why caution is required in formation… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – January 16, 2021

Kalapani territorial dispute between India and Nepal resurfaced

Synopsis: Kalapani territory is one of the major disputed border areas between India and Nepal. But the dispute is not yet resolved by mutual terms and usually resurface time and again. In this article, you can read about the details of the dispute and the steps that India should take. Introduction: Present development Nepal has raised… Continue reading Kalapani territorial dispute between India and Nepal resurfaced

Trade with China shrank in 2020, deficit at five-year low

News: According to the data from China’s General Administration of Customs (GAC), India’s trade with China declined in 2020 to the lowest level since 2017, with the trade deficit narrowing to a five-year low as India imported far fewer goods from China. Facts: Source: The Hindu  Data Related to Trade between India and China: Bilateral Trade: The… Continue reading Trade with China shrank in 2020, deficit at five-year low

One Nation One Ration Card system reform – Tamil Nadu becomes the 11th State to complete the reform

News: Tamil Nadu has become the 11th State in the country to successfully undertake the “One Nation One Ration Card system” reform stipulated by the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance. Facts: One Nation One Ration Card(ONORC) System: It is an important citizen-centric reform. Its implementation ensures the availability of ration to beneficiaries under the National Food… Continue reading One Nation One Ration Card system reform – Tamil Nadu becomes the 11th State to complete the reform

Union Minister inaugurates the ‘Prarambh: Startup India International Summit’

News: Union Minister of Commerce has inaugurated the ‘Prarambh: Startup India International Summit’. Facts: Prarambh: Startup India International Summit: The summit has been organized by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The summit is organized as a follow-up to the announcement made by the Indian Prime Minister at the… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates the ‘Prarambh: Startup India International Summit’

Only discoms are allowed to install solar plants under Grid-connected Roof top Solar Scheme: Centre

News: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has cautioned consumers against rooftop solar companies that are claiming to be authorised vendors for the implementation of the Grid-connected Rooftop Solar Scheme. The scheme is being implemented only by power distribution companies(DISCOMS). Facts: Grid-connected Rooftop Solar Scheme(Phase-II): The scheme aims to generate solar power by installing solar… Continue reading Only discoms are allowed to install solar plants under Grid-connected Roof top Solar Scheme: Centre

Lumpy skin disease in cattle

News: The Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) has been detected in Indian bovines in the State of Tamil Nadu. Facts: Lumpy Skin Disease: It is an infectious disease in cattle caused by a virus of the family Poxviridae, also known as the Neethling virus. Vector: Blood-feeding insects such as mosquitos and flies act as mechanical vectors to spread the… Continue reading Lumpy skin disease in cattle

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PMKVY 3.0: Govt. launches Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana(PMKVY) 3.0

News: The government of India has launched the third phase of its flagship skilling scheme Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY 3.0). Facts: Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana(PMKVY): It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) launched in 2015 and implemented by National Skill Development Corporation(NSDC). Objective: To enable a large number… Continue reading PMKVY 3.0: Govt. launches Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana(PMKVY) 3.0

Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 16,2021

Govt launches PMKVY 3.0 to empower youth with new-age skills to boost employability News: The government of India has launched the third phase of its flagship skilling scheme Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY 3.0). Facts: Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana(PMKVY): It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE)… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 16,2021

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