What is the news? A scintillating Perini dance performance by artists at Shiva Stuthi, a cultural event, held in Telangana has left the audience awestruck. What is Perini Dance? Perini is an ancient dance form from Telangana. This dance form prospered during the Kakatiya dynasty. This dance form is also called ‘Dance of Warriors’. It… Continue reading Perini dance performance leave devotees spellbound
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‘Make in India’ more crucial from prism of national security: PM Modi
What is the news? The Prime Minister has addressed a post-Budget webinar on ‘Make in India’. What are the key highlights from the PM’s speech? Reduce Dependence on Imports: Make in India and atma nirbharta (self-reliance) is the need of the hour especially in the context of National Security. But for this, Indian Companies need… Continue reading ‘Make in India’ more crucial from prism of national security: PM Modi
Explained: What are cluster bombs and thermobaric weapons, allegedly used by Russia against Ukrainians?
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Cluster Munitions?3 What are Thermobaric Weapons?4 Is using Cluster and Thermobaric Weapons illegal? What is the News? Human rights groups Amnesty International and Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States has accused Russia of using cluster bombs and vacuum bombs in the ongoing war. What are Cluster Munitions? Cluster… Continue reading Explained: What are cluster bombs and thermobaric weapons, allegedly used by Russia against Ukrainians?
Government has approved continuation of Umbrella Scheme “Relief and Rehabilitation of Migrants and Repatriates”
What is the News? The government has approved the continuation of the seven existing sub-schemes under the Umbrella Scheme “Relief and Rehabilitation of Migrants and Repatriates” for the period 2021-22 to 2025-26. What is the “Relief and Rehabilitation of Migrants and Repatriates” Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs Aim: To enable migrants and repatriates,… Continue reading Government has approved continuation of Umbrella Scheme “Relief and Rehabilitation of Migrants and Repatriates”
Union Minister for Women & Child Development launches “Stree Manoraksha Project”
What is the News? During International Women’s Day week, Union Minister for Women and Child Development has launched “Stree Manoraksha project”. What is the Stree Manoraksha Project? Launched by: National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, with support and funding from the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Aim: To provide training and… Continue reading Union Minister for Women & Child Development launches “Stree Manoraksha Project”
Finance Minister launches e-Bill system on 46th Civil Accounts Day
What is the News? The Union Minister for Finance has launched the e-Bill system for Central Government Ministries on the 46th Civil Accounts Day. What is the e-Bill System? Aim: To make the entire process of submission and backend processing of bills completely paperless and transparent for Central Government Ministries. Developed by: Public Financial Management… Continue reading Finance Minister launches e-Bill system on 46th Civil Accounts Day
End Plastic Pollution: 175 countries commit to forge internationally binding treaty on plastic pollution
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of this resolution?3 What will be the objectives of the agreement?4 Why do we need a legally binding agreement against Plastic Pollution? What is the News? Around 175 countries have endorsed a historic resolution at the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5) in Nairobi, Kenya titled “End Plastic… Continue reading End Plastic Pollution: 175 countries commit to forge internationally binding treaty on plastic pollution
Indian farmers can now trade in carbon credits to boost income
Contents1 What is the News?2 How much Greenhouse Gas emissions does Indian agriculture emit?3 What is Carbon Credit, and how can Carbon Credit trading work in agriculture?4 What are the benefits of Carbon Credit trading in agriculture? What is the News? Indian Agricultural Research Institute(IARI) will join hands with a private firm – for the… Continue reading Indian farmers can now trade in carbon credits to boost income
Russia-Ukraine conflict may increase the risk of cyberattacks for India
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Cyberattack?3 Cyberattacks in Asia4 What are experts views on Cyber Attacks in India? What is the News? According to experts, India needs to up its ante against potential cybersecurity attacks in the telecom, infrastructure and banking sectors in the backdrop of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. What is… Continue reading Russia-Ukraine conflict may increase the risk of cyberattacks for India
NPS to include assured returns; new products likely to come in August
What is the News? Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority(PFRDA) is preparing to launch “Minimum Assured Return Scheme (MARS)” which will provide savers and people from the salaried class an option for their investments. Note: PFRDA currently operates the National Pension System(NPS). What is the Minimum Assured Return Scheme(MARS)? Aim: To have a separate scheme… Continue reading NPS to include assured returns; new products likely to come in August
