News: The Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC) has launched its flagship Kumhar Sashaktikaran Yojana in Rajasthan’s Pokhran to restore the lost glory of the pottery site. Facts: Kumbhar Sashaktikaran Program: It is an initiative of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC) for empowerment of the potters community in the remotest of locations in the country.… Continue reading KVIC starts reviving ancient glory of Pokhran potteries
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At RIC Meet, India Talks of Need to Respect Legitimate Interest of Partners
News: Indian Foreign minister has attended the virtual foreign minister level meeting of the trilateral group of Russia-India-China(RIC). Facts: Russia-India-China(RIC): It is a strategic grouping that was founded in the late 1990s under the leadership of Yevgeny Primakov, a Russian politician as a counterbalance to the Western alliance. Aim: To end its subservient foreign policy… Continue reading At RIC Meet, India Talks of Need to Respect Legitimate Interest of Partners
China launches last satellite for its BeiDou Navigation Satellite System
News: China has successfully launched the last satellite of its BeiDou Navigation Satellite System(BDS). Facts: BeiDou Navigation Satellite System(BDS): It is a Chinese satellite navigation system. Type: Military and commercial Coverage: Global Total satellites: 35 (2020) Additional Facts: Global Navigation Satellite System: GPS (US), GLONASS (Russia), Galileo (EU), BeiDou (China). Additionally, there are two regional… Continue reading China launches last satellite for its BeiDou Navigation Satellite System
NITI Aayog and ITF to launch ‘Decarbonising Transport in India’
News: NITI Aayog in collaboration with International Transport Forum (ITF) will launch the “Decarbonising Transport in India”. Facts: Decarbonising Transport in India project: It is a five-year project that will help India develop a pathway towards a low-carbon transport system through the development of modelling tools and policy scenarios. The project is a part of… Continue reading NITI Aayog and ITF to launch ‘Decarbonising Transport in India’
Japan to rename islands disputed with China
News: Japan’s Ishigaki city assembly has passed a bill to change the name of the Senkaku Islands from Tonoshiro to Tonoshiro Senkaku. Facts: Senkaku Islands: These are a group of uninhabited islands in the East China Sea.Japan administers and controls the Senkaku islands. The islands are known as Diaoyu Islands in China and the Diaoyutai… Continue reading Japan to rename islands disputed with China
Model village scheme hit by lack of interest, funds: Ministry study
News: The Ministry of Rural Development has observed that the Model Village Scheme (Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana(SAGY)) has not been able to achieve the desired objectives and failed to make a significant impact. Facts: Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana(SAGY): It was launched by the Ministry of Rural Development in 2014. Aim: Under the Scheme, Members of… Continue reading Model village scheme hit by lack of interest, funds: Ministry study
China to join UN arms trade treaty, ‘enhance’ world peace
News: China has decided to join the United Nations(UN) Arms Trade Treaty that has been rejected by the United States. Facts: History: The UN Arms Trade Treaty entered into force in 2014. Objective: To regulate the international trade in conventional arms (from small arms to battle tanks, combat aircraft and warships). What does the treaty… Continue reading China to join UN arms trade treaty, ‘enhance’ world peace
Additional funds sought for Jal Jeevan Mission
News: The Ministry of Jal Shakti has asked for additional funds of ₹82,000 crore from the 15th Finance Commission for the Jal Jeevan mission as only 18% of households are currently covered. Facts: Launched Year: 2019. Aim: To provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections (HarGharJal) to all rural households by… Continue reading Additional funds sought for Jal Jeevan Mission
Even Golden Langurs suffer forced abortion, infanticide
News: Golden Langurs found in the state of Assam is suffering from forced abortion and infanticide. Facts: Golden langur: It is an Old World monkey found in western Assam, India and in Bhutan. Vegetation: Moist evergreen and tropical deciduous forests as well as some riverine areas and savannas. IUCN Red list: Endangered CITES: Appendix I… Continue reading Even Golden Langurs suffer forced abortion, infanticide
Yemeni separatists seize island of Socotra from Saudi-backed government
News: Yemen separatists have seized control of Socotra Island deposing its governor and driving out forces of the Saudi-backed government. Facts: Socotra Island: It is part of the North Indian Ocean located between the Guardafui Channel and the Arabian Sea. The island is officially part of Yemen and sits at the mouth of the Gulf… Continue reading Yemeni separatists seize island of Socotra from Saudi-backed government
