Contents1 What is the News?2 What is CIPS Excellence in Procurement Awards 2021?3 What is the Government e-Marketplace?4 What are the recent updates on GeM? 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).… Continue reading Government e Marketplace bags prestigious CIPS Award
Category: Miscellaneous
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
Risk to online freedom
What is the news? The annual “Freedom on the Net” study is disturbing as it claims free expression has declined for the 11th year in succession. The study done by Freedom House covers 70 countries with over 88 per cent of the world’s users. The report claims online freedom is under unprecedented strain. What are… Continue reading Risk to online freedom
Industrial Safety in Petroleum and Explosives Sector gets a Big Boost
What is the News? Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has implemented several reforms to ensure Industrial Safety in critical premises such as petroleum installations, explosive manufacturing facilities, cylinder filling and storage premises among others. Which organization is responsible for Industrial Safety in the Petroleum… Continue reading Industrial Safety in Petroleum and Explosives Sector gets a Big Boost
Process to induct women into NDA by May 2022: govt.
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the issue?3 What was the Government’s response to this?4 What was Supreme Court observation for government response? What is the News? The Ministry of Defence has informed the Supreme Court that it proposes to have the ‘mechanism’ to induct women cadets into the National Defence Academy (NDA) for… Continue reading Process to induct women into NDA by May 2022: govt.
State Food Safety Index: FSSAI
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is State Food Safety Index?3 What are the key findings of the State Food Safety Index?4 What are the initiatives undertaken to Promote Food Safety? What is the news? Recently, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare released Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) -State Food Safety… Continue reading State Food Safety Index: FSSAI
New panel to devise school curriculum
What is the News? The Union Education Ministry has set up a committee headed by space scientist K. Kasturirangan to devise the National Curriculum Frameworks(NCFs). About the Committee on National Curriculum Framework(NCF) The National Curriculum Framework serves as a guiding document for the development of textbooks, syllabus and teaching practices in schools across the country.… Continue reading New panel to devise school curriculum
Population growth rates have shrunk more for minorities: Pew report
What is the News? Pew Research has released its key findings about the religious composition of India. What are the Key Findings? India’s overall population more than tripled between 1951 and 2011, though growth rates have slowed since the 1990s: The total number of Indians grew to 1.2 billion in the 2011 census from 361… Continue reading Population growth rates have shrunk more for minorities: Pew report
Maharashtra: Rain water mars painting in prominent cave at Ellora
What is the News? The rainfall has resulted in rainwater seeping into cave number 32 at the world-renowned Ellora Caves, causing some damage to a painting. About Cave number 32 Cave no 32 is also known as ‘Indra Sabha’ Cave. It is a two-storey architectural marvel excavated in the ninth century. It is considered as… Continue reading Maharashtra: Rain water mars painting in prominent cave at Ellora
Is India nearing 100% school enrolment? Yes & No
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key analyses from the report?3 Enrollment in Primary Education4 The target of 100% enrolment ratio4.1 Reduction in Schools What is the News? The Ministry of Education has recently released the United Information System for Education Plus(UDISE+) 2019-20 report for School Education in India. Click Here to Read… Continue reading Is India nearing 100% school enrolment? Yes & No
