News:India has joined the Indian Ocean Commission(IOC) as an observer state. Facts: About Indian Ocean Commission(IOC): It is an intergovernmental organization that was created in 1982 at Port Louis,Mauritius and institutionalized in 1984 by the Victoria Agreement in Seychelles. Member States:Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Réunion (an overseas region of France) and Seychelles. Observer States: China, Malta,… Continue reading India joins Indian Ocean Commission as observer
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Gender Social Norms Index(GSNI)
News:The United Nations Development Programme(UNDP) has released the Gender Social Norms Index(GSNI). Facts: About the index: The index measures how social beliefs obstruct gender equality in areas like politics, work and education. It contains data from 75 countries covering over 80 percent of the world’s population. Key takeaways from the index: Only 24% of parliamentary… Continue reading Gender Social Norms Index(GSNI)
Solar Charkha Mission
News:Recently, the Minister for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises has given information about the subsidies provided under the Solar Charkha Mission. Facts: About the mission: Launched in 2018 by the Ministry of Micro Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME). It is implemented by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC). Objectives of the mission: To ensure… Continue reading Solar Charkha Mission
North East Venture Fund(NEVF)
News:The Government has informed the Parliament that North East Venture Fund(NEVF) has disbursed over Rs.18 crore to 12 start-ups till February,2020. Facts: About NEVF: Launched in 2017 by the North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Limited(NEDFi) in association with the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region(M-DoNER). Aim:To contribute to the entrepreneurship development of the NER… Continue reading North East Venture Fund(NEVF)
Female Labour-force in India Down from 34% to 24%:UN Study
News:United Nations Global Compact(UNGC) has released a study on women’s participation in India’s labour force. Facts: Key Highlights of the Study: India is the only country among the 153 surveyed countries where the economic gender gap is larger than the political gap. Female labour-force participation in India has declined from 34% in 2006 to 24.8%… Continue reading Female Labour-force in India Down from 34% to 24%:UN Study
BHOG(Blissful Hygienic offering to God)
News:Tamil Nadu Food Safety and Drug Administration Department has asked the administrations of temples to get BHOG certificates issued by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India(FSSAI). Facts: About BHOG: It was launched in 2018 by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India(FSSAI). Aim:To encourage all places of worship to adopt and maintain food… Continue reading BHOG(Blissful Hygienic offering to God)
Chapchar Kut Festival
News:Chapchar Kut Festival is being Celebrated in the State of Mizoram. Facts: About the Festival: Chapchar Kut is an annual harvest festival of the Mizo Community which marks the beginning of Spring Season. It is celebrated during March every year where they cut bamboo trees and are left to dry so that they can be… Continue reading Chapchar Kut Festival
Anguilla: British Territory in Caribbean
News:Anguilla,an island in the Caribbean Sea is a financial beneficiary of two latest trends in technology: Artificial intelligence(AI) and vanity URL(Uniform Resource Locator) or internet addresses. Facts: How is Anguilla a beneficiary? AI is the country code of Anguilla and it is also an acronym for Artificial Intelligence(AI). Every time an internet address which ends… Continue reading Anguilla: British Territory in Caribbean
Freedom In The World 2020 Report
News:The Freedom in the World 2020 report has been released by the Freedom House,a United States based NGO. Facts: About the report: The report assesses the political rights and civil liberties of 195 countries worldwide. It derives its methodology from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948. … Continue reading Freedom In The World 2020 Report
Black Redstart
News:Black Redstart comes around the plains of India from the end of September through March every year for breeding. Facts: About Black Redstart: The black redstart (Phoenicurus ochruros) is a small passerine bird in the redstart genus Phoenicurus. It is found almost throughout Europe, Asia and in the portions of Africa and breed in the… Continue reading Black Redstart
