What is the News? According to Government data, over 11 crore people worked under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme(MGNREGS) during the financial year 2020-21. Key Facts Related to MGNREG Scheme during 2020-21: During the financial year 2020-21, around 11 crore people worked under the MGNREGS. This is the first time since the… Continue reading Record 11 Crore Worked Under “MGNREGS” in 2020-21
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US President to Remove the Ban on “H-1B Visa”
What is the News? In 2020 the US President imposed a ban on H-1B visa. The current US President decided to reverse the ban. So he allows a 2020 ban to expire on March 31st. About the 2020 Ban on H1-B skilled workers: In 2020, the previous US President signed an executive order suspending the… Continue reading US President to Remove the Ban on “H-1B Visa”
CDS operationalizes the third “Joint Logistics Node”(JLN) in Mumbai
What is the News? Chief of Defence Staff operationalises the third Joint Logistics Node (JLN) in Mumbai. About Joint Logistics Node(JLN): The JLN has been established with an aim of integrating the military’s logistics. Further, it aims to set up and improving the military’s war-fighting ability. This is the third Node to be set up. The two… Continue reading CDS operationalizes the third “Joint Logistics Node”(JLN) in Mumbai
WEF released “Global Gender Gap Report 2021”
What is the News? WEF releases the Global Gender Gap Report 2021. About Global Gender Gap Report: The World Economic Forum(WEF) publishes the Global Gender Gap Report annually since 2006. Parameters: The report ranks 156 countries on their progress towards gender parity in four dimensions. Namely, Economic Participation and Opportunity Educational Attainment Health and Survival Political Empowerment.… Continue reading WEF released “Global Gender Gap Report 2021”
“Pong Dam wildlife sanctuary” – 27 Migratory Birds Found Dead
What is the news? As many as 27 migratory birds died on account of avian influenza in Himachal Pradesh’s Pong Dam Wildlife Sanctuary. Click Here to Read about Avian Influenza About Pong Dam Wildlife Sanctuary Pong Dam Wildlife Sanctuary or Pong Dam Reservoir or Pong Dam Lake is in Himachal Pradesh. Created in: The dam… Continue reading “Pong Dam wildlife sanctuary” – 27 Migratory Birds Found Dead
Government congratulated “International Ranger Award” winner from India
What is the News? Mahinder Giri, a range officer from Rajaji Tiger Reserve won the prestigious International Ranger Award . He is the only ranger from Asia to win this award. Recently, Minister for Environment, Forests and Climate Change congratulated the range officer for his achievement. About the International Ranger Award: The International Ranger Award… Continue reading Government congratulated “International Ranger Award” winner from India
Critical Analysis of 15th Finance Commission Recommendations for Local Bodies
Synopsis: Critical analysis of the recommendation of the 15th Finance Commission Recommendations on grants to the local bodies. Background The primary task of the Union Finance Commission (FC) is to rectify the vertical and horizontal imbalances between the Union, the States, and the Local bodies. Part IX and Part IX-A of the Constitution mandate the… Continue reading Critical Analysis of 15th Finance Commission Recommendations for Local Bodies
Center to Retain the “Inflation Targeting” at 4% for MPC
What is the news? As per the top finance ministry official, the center will retain the Inflation Targeting of 4% for MPC. Introduction The Centre will retain the inflation target of 4%, with a tolerance band of +/- 2 percentage points. This target will be applicable for the period April 1, 2021, to March 31,… Continue reading Center to Retain the “Inflation Targeting” at 4% for MPC
NITI Aayog Releases “Investment Opportunities in India’s Healthcare Sector” report
What is the News? NITI Aayog released a report titled, ‘Investment Opportunities in India’s Healthcare Sector’. Purpose of the Investment Opportunities in India’s Healthcare Sector Report: The report outlines the range of investment opportunities in various segments of India’s healthcare sector. This includes hospitals, medical devices and equipment, health insurance, telemedicine, home healthcare, and medical… Continue reading NITI Aayog Releases “Investment Opportunities in India’s Healthcare Sector” report
“Nacaduba Sinhala” – the new butterfly species
What is the News? A group of lepidopterists discovered a new species of butterfly. It is called “Nacaduba Sinhala Ramaswamii Sadasivan”. Note: A lepidopterist is a person who specializes in studying butterflies and moths. About the Nacaduba Sinhala Butterfly Species: Nacaduba Sinhala is a Line Blue Butterfly Species that belongs to the Nacaduba genus group.… Continue reading “Nacaduba Sinhala” – the new butterfly species
