What is the News? Ministry of Commerce and Industry has informed Lok Sabha about the rankings of States and Union Territories(UTs) under State Reform Action Plan (SRAP), 2019. About State Reform Action Plan(SRAP): SRAP: It is an index that ranks states and Union Territories based on the implementation of the Business Reform Action Plan. Released… Continue reading State Reform Action Plan (SRAP), 2019
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125th anniversary celebrations of ‘Prabuddha Bharata’ journal
What is the News? The Prime Minister will address the 125th-anniversary celebrations of the ‘Prabuddha Bharata’ journal. The event is organized by the Advaita Ashrama in Uttarakhand. About ‘Prabuddha Bharata’ journal Prabuddha Bharata: It is an English monthly journal of the Ramakrishna Order founded in 1896, by Swami Vivekanand. Ramakrishna Order: It is the monastic… Continue reading 125th anniversary celebrations of ‘Prabuddha Bharata’ journal
“Chauri Chaura” centenary celebration
What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the Chauri Chaura centenary celebrations at Chauri Chaura in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. About Chauri Chaura incident: The Chauri Chaura incident took place on 4 February 1922 at Chauri Chaura in the Gorakhpur district of the United Province(Uttar Pradesh) in British India. The sequence of Events: Launch… Continue reading “Chauri Chaura” centenary celebration
World Economic Forum launches “Global artificial intelligence alliance”
What is the News? The World Economic Forum (WEF) has launched the Global AI Action Alliance (GAIA). About the alliance: GAIA: It is a multi-stakeholder collaboration platform. It has been designed to accelerate the adoption of inclusive, transparent, and trusted artificial intelligence tools globally and in industry sectors. Members: The alliance is consisting of over… Continue reading World Economic Forum launches “Global artificial intelligence alliance”
Initiatives to promote “Ethanol as an alternate fuel”
What is the News? Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas has informed Lok Sabha about the initiatives taken to promote ethanol as an alternate fuel. Ethanol: Ethanol or ethyl alcohol is a liquid that has several uses. At 95% purity, it is called rectified spirit and is used as the intoxicating ingredient in alcoholic… Continue reading Initiatives to promote “Ethanol as an alternate fuel”
The “fishing cat” in India is under threat
What is the News? The Fishing Cat Conservation Alliance will be starting a worldwide month-long campaign. It will raise awareness and garner support across the globe for the conservation of the Fishing Cat. About Fishing Cat It is a highly elusive wild cat feline species found primarily in wetland and mangrove habitats. Characteristics: Adept swimmers:… Continue reading The “fishing cat” in India is under threat
Awareness Campaign to dispel ‘rumours’ on NPR, Census
What is the News? The Union Home Ministry is planning an awareness campaign for the National Population Register(NPR) and Census. Facts: Need: As per a parliamentary committee, there is a lot of dissatisfaction and fear among people regarding the upcoming NPR and Census exercise. Communication Campaign: Ministry will use the right kind of messaging to… Continue reading Awareness Campaign to dispel ‘rumours’ on NPR, Census
National Tribal Festival “Aadi Mahotsav”
What is the News? The Vice President of India has inaugurated “Aadi Mahotsav”, a National Tribal Festival. Aadi Mahotsav: It is an annual Tribal Festival that was started in the year 2017. Organized by: It is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India & Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of… Continue reading National Tribal Festival “Aadi Mahotsav”
PM Praises “Pattachitra Painting”
What is the News? The Prime Minister has praised the Odisha pattachitra painting in the Mann Ki Baat. About Patachitra Painting Pattachitra or Patachitra Painting: The name Pattachitra has evolved from Sanskrit words patta meaning canvas and chitra meaning picture. It is a traditional, cloth-based scroll painting based in Odisha and West Bengal. Odisha Pattachitra:… Continue reading PM Praises “Pattachitra Painting”
“Global Climate Litigation Report 2020” released by UNEP
What is the News? The United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP) has released the Global Climate Litigation Report 2020. About Global Climate Litigation Report 2020 Published by: The report was published by the UNEP in cooperation with the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia University. Objective: The provides an overview of the current state of… Continue reading “Global Climate Litigation Report 2020” released by UNEP
