News: The Ministry of Tourism has released the Indian Tourist Statistics,2020. Facts: Key Takeaways: Domestic Tourists: Uttar Pradesh has attracted the highest number of domestic tourists in year 2019. Foreign Tourists: Tamil Nadu has topped the highest number of foreign tourists in year 2019. Top 5 Source Countries for Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs)… Continue reading Indian Tourist Statistics 2020
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Boundary issues between Assam and Mizoram
Context: Residents of Assam and Mizoram have clashed twice over territory, injuring at least eight people and set fire to a few huts and small shops. What were the recent clashes about? Residents of Lailapur village in Assam’s Cachar district clashed with residents of localities near Vairengte in Mizoram’s Kolasib district. According to an agreement between… Continue reading Boundary issues between Assam and Mizoram
UN Reforms
Source- Live Mint Context- UN reforms are urgently required. India’s absence from UN decision-making structures and lack of genuine reforms might force India to look for alternatives. What are the current issues of the UN? Ineffectiveness of UN-The UN has been unable to respond effectively to the once-in-a-century global crisis triggered by the coronavirus. A… Continue reading UN Reforms
Initiatives against HIV and AIDS in India
Context: Government has taken several initiatives against HIV and AIDS in India. There is a reduction in new HIV infections among children and in AIDS-related deaths in India. Discuss the developments made by India in tackling HIV-related infections and AIDS. According to the National AIDS Control Organization (NACO)/Ministry of Health and Family Welfare with… Continue reading Initiatives against HIV and AIDS in India
Union Agriculture Minister launches Ayushman Sahakar Scheme
News: Union Minister of State for Agriculture has launched Ayushman Sahakar Scheme. Facts: Nodal Body: The scheme has been formulated by the National Cooperative Development Corporation(NCDC). Aim: To extend term loans to prospective cooperatives to the tune of Rs.10,000 Crore for the setting up of healthcare related infrastructure, education and services. Eligibility: Any Cooperative… Continue reading Union Agriculture Minister launches Ayushman Sahakar Scheme
Australia to take part in naval excercise Malabar 2020
News: The Ministry of Defence(MoD) has announced that Australia will be participating in the naval exercise ‘Exercise Malabar’. Facts: Exercise Malabar: It is an annual exercise which began in 1992 as a bilateral exercise between India and the U.S.Then it got expanded into a trilateral format with the inclusion of Japan in 2015. Aim:… Continue reading Australia to take part in naval excercise Malabar 2020
Heeng cultivation starts in India for first time
News: Heeng(Ferula assa-foetida) cultivation has started for the first time in India in Lahaul and Spiti in Himachal Pradesh. Facts: Heeng(asafoetida): It is a herbaceous plant of the umbelliferae family.It is a perennial plant which produces oleo-gum resin from the roots after five years of plantation. Climate: It can be grown in unutilized sloppy… Continue reading Heeng cultivation starts in India for first time
IIT-M develops indigenous microprocessor
News: Indian Institute of Technology, Madras have developed a microprocessor named ‘Moushik’ Facts: Moushik: It is an indigenous microprocessor-cum-system on a chip that can cater to the rapidly-growing Internet of Things(IoT) devices. The project was funded by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Additional Facts: Microprocessor: It is an integrated circuit(IC) that… Continue reading IIT-M develops indigenous microprocessor
76% of rural Indians can’t afford a nutritious diet: study
News: A paper has been published titled “Affordability of nutritious diets in rural India”It is a study authored by International Food Policy Research Institute economist Kalyani Raghunathan and others. Facts: Source of study : The study uses the latest available food price and wage information dataset from the 2011 National Sample Survey. Methodology used:… Continue reading 76% of rural Indians can’t afford a nutritious diet: study
IFSCA introduces framework for ‘Regulatory Sandbox’
News: International Financial Services Centres Authority(IFSCA) has introduced a Framework for Regulatory Sandbox to tap into innovative FinTech solutions. Facts: What is a Regulatory Sandbox? It is an infrastructure that helps financial technology (FinTech) players live test their products or solutions before getting the necessary regulatory approvals for a mass launch. IFSCA Regulatory Sandbox:… Continue reading IFSCA introduces framework for ‘Regulatory Sandbox’
