News:Minister of State for Shipping (I/C) and Chemicals & Fertilizers has informed Lok Sabha about the National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan(NOSDCP). Facts: About National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan(NOS-DCP): The National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan(NOS-DCP) was originally promulgated in 1996 and subsequently updated to include additional information.The latest updation was in 2014. The… Continue reading National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan(NOSDCP)
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Explained: What is GDP and why it matters
News:Recently,due to a decline in India’s Gross Domestic Product(GDP) growth rate,the ruling party has questioned the merit of the basic variable used to map economic growth that is, the GDP. Facts: Origin of GDP and GNP: The modern-day definitions of GDP and GNP can be traced back to Simon Kuznets who was entrusted with the… Continue reading Explained: What is GDP and why it matters
Development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) Scheme
News:Ministry of Tribal Affairs is implementing the Development of PVTGs scheme for comprehensive socio-economic development of 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups(PVTGs). Facts: About Development of PVTGs scheme: The Scheme for Development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups(PVTGs) is implemented by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. It was first started in 1998-1999 for exclusive development of PVTGs… Continue reading Development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) Scheme
GST Council rings first alarm bells on revenue
News:The GST Council has written to states telling them that the GST and compensation cess collections are unlikely to be met this year. Facts: About GST Compensation Cess: A cess is a tax that is levied by the government to raise funds for a specific purpose. As part of the GST reforms, the GST Compensation… Continue reading GST Council rings first alarm bells on revenue
Arsenic and iron in water: 30,000 rural habitations affected, 20,000 in two states
News:Ministry of Jal Shakti has tabled the data on water contamination in the Parliament. Facts: Key takeaways from the data: As of November 27,2019, 3.22% of the rural habitations across all states and UTs which accounts for 3.73% of the population were consuming drinking water with quality issues. Iron is the most common contaminant of… Continue reading Arsenic and iron in water: 30,000 rural habitations affected, 20,000 in two states
How seeds are planted from a helicopter or with darts
News:The Delhi High Court has asked the forest authorities whether planting of seeds could be done by throwing dart shots containing them from helicopters into forest areas. Facts: What is Aerial Seeding? Aerial seeding is a technique of sowing seeds by spraying them through aerial mechanical means such as a drone,plane or helicopter. Aerial seeding… Continue reading How seeds are planted from a helicopter or with darts
National Rabies Control programme(NRCP)
News:Minister of State (Health and Family Welfare) has informed Lok Sabha about the National Rabies Control Programme(NRCP). Facts: About National Rabies Control Programme(NRCP): National Rabies Control Programme was approved during 12th FYP by Standing Finance Committee in 2013 as Central Sector Scheme. Objectives of NRCP: Training of Health Care professionals on appropriate Animal bite management… Continue reading National Rabies Control programme(NRCP)
Blue Flag Certification for beaches
News:Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has informed Rajya Sabha about the implementation of Blue Flag Certification for select beaches in the country. Facts: About Blue flag Certification: The Blue Flag certification is given to environmental- friendly, clean beaches, marinas which are equipped with amenities of international standards for tourists. The certification programme is… Continue reading Blue Flag Certification for beaches
Pradhan Mantri Yuva Udyamita Vikas Abhiyaan (PM YUVA) Yojana
News:Minister of State for Skill Developement has informed Lok Sabha about the Pradhan Mantri Yuva Udyamita Vikas Abhiyaan (PM YUVA) Yojana. Facts: About PM YUVA: Pradhan Mantri YUVA Yojana (Yuva Udyamita Vikas Abhiyan) is a centrally sponsored Scheme launched in 2016. The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Skills Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Yuva Udyamita Vikas Abhiyaan (PM YUVA) Yojana
Saudi Arabia takes over G20 presidency from Japan
News:Saudi Arabia has became the first Arab nation to take over the G20 Presidency on December 1,2019. Facts: About G20 Summit,2020: Saudi Arabia will host the G20 Summit in its capital, Riyadh on November 21,2020. The theme of Summit- “Realising Opportunities of the 21st Century for All”. Objectives of G20 Summit,2020: Empowering People by creating… Continue reading Saudi Arabia takes over G20 presidency from Japan
