What is the News? The Ministry of Agriculture has launched the Seed Minikit Programme. About Seed Minikit Programme: Seed Minikit Programme aims to distribute high yielding varieties of seeds of pulses and oilseeds to farmers. Nodal Agencies: The seed mini-kits are being provided by the following central agencies – National Seeds Corporation(NCS) NAFED Gujarat State… Continue reading Govt Launches “Seed Minikit Programme”
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ILO releases “World Employment and Social Outlook” report
What is the News? The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has released the annual World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2021 (WESO) report. About the World Employment and Social Outlook report: The report analyses key labour market issues including unemployment, labour underutilisation, working poverty, income inequality, labour income share and factors that exclude people from decent… Continue reading ILO releases “World Employment and Social Outlook” report
World Bank report highlights the role of “Black Carbon” in the Himalayas
What is the News? The World Bank has released a report titled “Glaciers of the Himalayas, Climate Change, Black Carbon and Regional Resilience”. About the Report: The report studies the impact of Black Carbon (BC) on Glacier melting. It covers the Himalaya, Karakoram and Hindu Kush (HKHK) mountain ranges. In the end, it concludes that… Continue reading World Bank report highlights the role of “Black Carbon” in the Himalayas
NITI Aayog releases “SDG India Index 2020-21”
What is the News? NITI Aayog has released the SDG India Index 2020-21. It is the 3rd edition of SDG India Index. Key Findings of the SDG India Index 2020-21: India’s overall SDG score improved by 6 points — from 60 in 2019 to 66 in 2020-21. This is due to improvement in providing facilities… Continue reading NITI Aayog releases “SDG India Index 2020-21”
“H10N3 strain of Bird Flu” – China reports first human case
What is the News? A man in China’s eastern province has been confirmed as the first human case of infection with the H10N3 strain of bird flu. About H10N3 strain of Bird Flu: H10N3 strain of bird flu is a subtype of the Influenza A virus which is commonly known as the bird flu virus.… Continue reading “H10N3 strain of Bird Flu” – China reports first human case
“Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana” – 30% recipients yet to get grains for May
What is the News? The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has informed about the status of food grains disturbed under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana(PMGKAY). About Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana(PMGKAY): Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana was announced as part of the relief package during the COVID-19 pandemic. Aim: To ensure sufficient… Continue reading “Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana” – 30% recipients yet to get grains for May
“China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Dialogue”
What is the News? The Fourth China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Dialogue will be held virtually this year. The foreign ministers of each country will attend the meet. About China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Dialogue: The China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Dialogue mechanism was set up in 2017 at the initiative of China. Purpose: The dialogue is aimed at reinforcing trilateral cooperation between three… Continue reading “China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Dialogue”
Govt to Divide “MGNREGA Wages” into SC/ST/Others Categories
What is the News? The Central Government has issued an advisory to all states to divide the wage payments under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme. The MGNREGA Wages will be divided into separate categories for the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and others from the Financial Year 2021-22. Current Method of… Continue reading Govt to Divide “MGNREGA Wages” into SC/ST/Others Categories
“Oil Spill” at Sri Lanka’s Coast
What is the News? Sri Lanka is preparing for a major oil spill. A burnt-out container ship is sinking outside Colombo’s harbor with nearly 350 tonnes of oil in its fuel tanks. This ship was burning for the last 13 days, causing Sri Lanka’s worst maritime environmental disaster. What is an Oil Spill? Oil Spill… Continue reading “Oil Spill” at Sri Lanka’s Coast
“Merchandise Exports” in May surge 67% to $32.21 billion
What is the News? The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has released the preliminary data on the Merchandise exports in May 2021. What are the key findings from the data? Merchandise Exports: India’s merchandise exports are estimated at around $32.21 billion in May 2021. This is 67.39% higher when compared to May 2020. The large… Continue reading “Merchandise Exports” in May surge 67% to $32.21 billion
