News: United Nations World Refugee Day is observed every year on June 20. Facts: World Refugee Day: It is observed since 2000 to celebrate the stories and contributions of refugees. Nodal agency: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Theme: “Every Action Counts”. Additional Facts: Refugee: According to the United Nations 1951 Refugee Convention, people… Continue reading World Refugee Day 2020
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COVID-19 Active Response and Expenditure Support Programme
News: Government of India and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has signed a $750 million “COVID-19 Active Response and Expenditure Support Programme”. Facts: Aim: To assist India to strengthen its response to the adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on poor and vulnerable households. Programme Beneficiaries: Families below poverty line, farmers, healthcare workers, women, widows, people… Continue reading COVID-19 Active Response and Expenditure Support Programme
Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan to boost livelihood opportunities in rural India
News: The Government of India has decided to launch a massive rural public works scheme named ‘Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyan’. Facts: Aim: To empower and provide livelihood opportunities to the returnee migrant workers and rural citizens. Coverage: It will be implemented across 116 districts in the six States namely Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan,… Continue reading Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan to boost livelihood opportunities in rural India
Nearly 80 mln displaced globally by 2019-end, half of them children: UNHCR
News: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees(UNHCR) has released the Global Trends Report. Facts: Key Takeaways: Five countries account for two-thirds of people displaced across borders: Syria, Venezuela, Afghanistan, South Sudan and Myanmar. Around 80 million people were displaced at the end of 2019. Conflict, Persecution, Violence, Human rights violations were the main reasons behind… Continue reading Nearly 80 mln displaced globally by 2019-end, half of them children: UNHCR
World Crocodile Day
News: World Crocodile Day is being celebrated on the 17th June. Facts: Crocodile species found in India: Mugger or Marsh Crocodile: Habitat: It is a freshwater crocodile native to southern Iran to the Indian subcontinent.It is extinct in Bhutan and Myanmar. IUCN Status: Vulnerable CITES: Appendix I Threats: a) Habitat destruction b) Entanglement and drowning… Continue reading World Crocodile Day
Excavation at Kodumanal reveals megalithic belief in afterlife
News: The excavations at Kodumanal village have thrown light on burial rituals and the concept of afterlife in megalithic culture. Facts: Kodumanal: It is a village located in the Erode district in Tamil Nadu.It is located on the northern banks of Noyyal River, a tributary of the Cauvery. Significance: It was once a flourishing ancient… Continue reading Excavation at Kodumanal reveals megalithic belief in afterlife
India Elected Unopposed To Non-Permanent Seat Of UN Security Council
News: India has been elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council(UNSC) for a two-year term. Facts: The United Nations Charter established six main organs of the United Nations including the United Nations Security Council(UNSC). Other organs are UNGA, ECOSOC, Trusteeship Council, ICJ and UN secretariat. UNSC is composed of 15 Members: Five… Continue reading India Elected Unopposed To Non-Permanent Seat Of UN Security Council
RBI proposes new rules for housing finance companies
News: Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has proposed new guidelines for Housing Finance Companies(HFCs). Facts: What are Housing Finance Companies(HFC)? It means financing for purchase, construction or repair of residential dwelling units and some other activities including giving loans to corporates and government agencies for employee housing projects. All other loans including those given for furnishing… Continue reading RBI proposes new rules for housing finance companies
US sanctions against International Criminal Court(ICC)
News: US President has authorised sanctions against International Criminal Court(ICC) officials involved in investigations into possible war crimes by US troops or those of its allies. Facts: International Criminal Court(ICC): It is a permanent judicial body created by the 1998 Rome Statute which entered into force on July 1,2002. Jurisdiction: It has the jurisdiction to… Continue reading US sanctions against International Criminal Court(ICC)
World Investment Report
News: The World Investment Report 2020 has been released by the UN Conference on Trade and Development(UNCTAD). Facts: The World Investment Report has been published annually since 1991.It covers the latest trends in foreign direct investment around the world. Key Takeaways: India was the world’s 9th largest recipient of foreign direct investments (FDI) in 2019… Continue reading World Investment Report
