News: Human Rights Day is observed on 10th December every year to commemorate the adoption of Universal Declaration of Human Rights. To celebrate the Human Rights Day, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is organising a programme at the Plenary Hall of the Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. About NHRC It is a statutory body established… Continue reading National Human Rights Commission
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PM e-Vidya
News: Recently, the Union Minister for Education launched the DTH 24×7 Channel No. 31, as a part of PM e-Vidya initiative, to provide education through Indian Sign Language for students who have hearing disabilities. About PM e-Vidya The scheme was launched in May 2020, as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan, by the Ministry of… Continue reading PM e-Vidya
Sacred Groves
News: Sacred groves can preserve biodiversity and function as carbon sink, enabling India to achieve her carbon goals. Unfortunately, most of them are under threat today. About Sacred Groves Sacred groves are areas of forest or woodland that are considered sacred by local communities, often due to their spiritual, cultural, or religious significance. They are… Continue reading Sacred Groves
Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Banks) Deposits
News: The Reserve Bank of India has decided to increase the interest rate ceilings on Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Banks) Account deposits to support foreign inflows into the country. Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Banks) Deposits About Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Banks) Deposits It is a deposit scheme that enables the Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs)… Continue reading Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Banks) Deposits
Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2024
News: The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development for 2024 will be awarded to former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet. About the Indira Gandhi Peace Prize The Indira Gandhi Peace Prize is prestigious award presented annually in memory of Indira Gandhi, the former Prime Minister of India. The prize was established in 1986. It… Continue reading Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2024
Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav
News: Prime Minister has inaugurated the first edition of Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav, which is being celebrated from December 6th to 8th 2024 at Pragati Maidan, Delhi. About the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav The festival celebrates the beauty, culture, and diversity of the 8 North-Eastern States Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram, Tripura, and Sikkim. These states are… Continue reading Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav
Trade Watch Report
News: NITI Aayog’s Trade Watch Quarterly Report highlights the challenges being faced by the Indian economy. Key Highlights of the Report India achieved limited success in harnessing the China Plus One strategy. While countries like Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, and Malaysia have emerged as major beneficiaries These countries have simplified tax laws, cheap labour, lower tariffs… Continue reading Trade Watch Report
International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development
News: The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Management (ICIMOD) has launched an Air Quality Dashboard to gauge pollution levels across Indo-Gangetic Plains. About the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Management (ICIMOD) It is a regional intergovernmental organization dedicated to promoting sustainable development in the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region. It was founded in 1983 and… Continue reading International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development
Hornbill Festival
News: The Nagaland government is organising the popular Hornbill festival from December 1 to December 10, 2024. About Hornbill Festival 1. The Hornbill Festival is also referred to as the “Festival of Festivals” in Nagaland as it showcases the vibrant culture, language and traditions of the ethnic tribes of the state. 2. It is an… Continue reading Hornbill Festival
Open Market Operations (OMO)
News: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to use Open Market Operations (OMO) to maintain liquidity within a manageable range. 1. The Open Market Operations (OMO) are used by Reserve Bank of India to buy or sell the Government Securities (G-Secs) in the open market to influence the money supply. 2. They are… Continue reading Open Market Operations (OMO)
