What is the news? The government has decided to dissolve the Ordnance Factory Board (an umbrella body of 41 ordinance factories), which was set up in 1801. All of its units like staff, assets, others will be corporatized under 4 PSU’s. Must read: OFB Corporatisation” Approved by Cabinet About the defence committees and OFB Various… Continue reading Explained: Dismantling the Ordnance Factory Board
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Covid-19 pandemic cut life expectancy by most since World War II
What is the News? According to a study by Oxford University, the Covid-19 pandemic reduced the life expectancy of men and women in 27 countries in 2020. What are the key findings of the Study? Firstly, the COVID-19 pandemic has reduced life expectancy in 2020 by the largest amount since World War II. Secondly, Life… Continue reading Covid-19 pandemic cut life expectancy by most since World War II
NCW Launches Country-Wide Training & Capacity Building Program For Women In Dairy Farming
What is the News? The National Commission for Women(NCW) has launched a countrywide training and capacity building programme for women in dairy farming. What is the objective of the programme? The programme aims to empower women and help them achieve financial independence by training them in the quality enhancement of dairy products. As part of… Continue reading NCW Launches Country-Wide Training & Capacity Building Program For Women In Dairy Farming
PM highlights importance of fintech, warns against covid
What is the News? The Prime Minister has addressed the 81st edition of his monthly radio programme Mann ki Baat. What are the issues he has talked about? On Digital Inclusion Initiatives Around 355 crore Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions took place in August 2021. On average, digital payments of more than ₹2 trillion are… Continue reading PM highlights importance of fintech, warns against covid
Union Minister of Home Affairs chairs review meeting in New Delhi on Left Wing Extremism
What is the News? The Union Minister of Home Affairs chaired a review meeting on Left Wing Extremism in New Delhi. What is Left Wing Extremism? LWE organizations are the groups that try to bring change through violent revolution. They are against democratic institutions and use violence to subvert the democratic processes at the ground… Continue reading Union Minister of Home Affairs chairs review meeting in New Delhi on Left Wing Extremism
IGNCA to start cultural mapping in 75 villages soon
What is the News? The Ministry of Culture has handed over the National Mission on Cultural Mapping to the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts(IGNCA). Note: IGNCA aims to complete mapping in 5,000 villages by the end of the financial year 2021-2022. It will start with a trial run in 75 villages in October… Continue reading IGNCA to start cultural mapping in 75 villages soon
Urbanisation to blame for Chennai’s flood woes, integrated system need of the hour: Report
What is the news? If timely measures to put in place a flood management system are not taken, Chennai could see a rerun of 2015 floods, says Tamil Nadu government. The state additional chief secretary had filed the report on the action taken by the government with regard to measures to prevent recurrence of flooding.… Continue reading Urbanisation to blame for Chennai’s flood woes, integrated system need of the hour: Report
Supreme Court move to set up a panel to probe Pegasus is a vital and welcome step
What is the News? The Supreme Court has observed orally that it will set up a technical expert committee to inquire into the Pegasus snooping matter and pass an interim order next week. Background A collaborative journalism enterprise reported by The Wire in India has revealed that pegasus spyware developed by Israeli firm NSO Group… Continue reading Supreme Court move to set up a panel to probe Pegasus is a vital and welcome step
Government e Marketplace bags prestigious CIPS Award
What is the News? Government e-Marketplace (GeM) was announced as the winner in the “Best Use of Digital Technology” category at the CIPS Excellence in Procurement Awards 2021 (CIPS Awards). What is CIPS Excellence in Procurement Awards 2021? CIPS Excellence in Procurement Awards 2021 is given by the London based Chartered Institute of Procurement &… Continue reading Government e Marketplace bags prestigious CIPS Award
Covid deaths: Centre okays ex-gratia, state funds to cover it
What is the News? The government of India has informed the Supreme Court that National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has recommended an ex-gratia amount of Rs 50,000 for loss of life due to Covid-19. Background The Supreme Court of India had directed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to recommend guidelines for giving ex gratia… Continue reading Covid deaths: Centre okays ex-gratia, state funds to cover it
