What is the News? Union Minister of Panchayati Raj has released the “Disaster Management Plan of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj(DMP-MoPR)”. What is the Disaster Management Plan of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj(DMP-MoPR)? Prepared by: Ministry of Panchayati Raj Need for this plan: India has been vulnerable in varying degrees to many natural as well… Continue reading Union Panchayati Raj Minister releases the Disaster Management Plan of Ministry of Panchayati Raj
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India is amongst the world’s largest arms importers, says SIPRI
What is the News? Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has released a report titled “Trends in International Arms Transfers 2021 Report”. What are the key findings of the report? The volume of international transfers of major arms in 2017–21 was 4.6% lower than in 2012–16, but was 3.9% higher than in 2007–11. The five… Continue reading India is amongst the world’s largest arms importers, says SIPRI
What are MANPADS that the West is sending Ukraine?
What is the News? The United States and North Atlantic Treaty Organization(NATO) are shipping weapons into Ukraine, including highly sensitive items such as shoulder-fired missiles called Man-Portable Air-Defence Systems (MANPADS) that can take down aircraft. What are MANPADS? MANPADS are short-range, lightweight and portable surface-to-air missiles that can be fired by individuals or small groups… Continue reading What are MANPADS that the West is sending Ukraine?
National Rail Plan Vision – 2030
What is the News? The Minister of Railways has informed Lok Sabha about the National Rail Plan Vision – 2030. What is the National Rail Plan Vision – 2030? Prepared by: Indian Railways Aim: To create a ‘future ready’ Railway system by 2030 Salient Features of the plan – Formulate strategies based on both operational… Continue reading National Rail Plan Vision – 2030
National eVidhan Application(NeVA)
What is the News? Minister Of State For Parliamentary Affairs has informed Lok Sabha about the National eVidhan Application(NeVA). What is the National eVidhan Application(NeVA)? National eVidhan Application(NeVA) is a Mission Mode Project (MMP) included in the Digital India Programme. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs(MoPA) Aim: To make the functioning of all Legislative Houses… Continue reading National eVidhan Application(NeVA)
Beneficiaries Under PM-Daksh Yojana
What is the News? The Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment has informed Rajya Sabha about the PM-Daksh Yojana. What is PM-Daksh Yojana? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment Full Form: Pradhan Mantri-Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi Yojana (PM-DAKSH) Purpose: It is a National Action Plan for skilling marginalized persons covering SCs, OBCs,… Continue reading Beneficiaries Under PM-Daksh Yojana
Explained: The rank-pension case
What is the News? The Supreme Court upheld the manner in which the government had introduced the “One Rank One Pension” scheme in defence forces. What is One Rank One Pension(OROP)? One Rank, One Pension rule means that retired soldiers of the same rank and length of service will receive the same pension, regardless of… Continue reading Explained: The rank-pension case
Union Minister launches world’s most advanced technology – developed Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Toyota Mirai
What is the News? The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways has launched the world’s most advanced technology – developed Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Toyota Mirai. What is Toyota Mirai? Toyata Mirai (‘Mirai’ in Japanese means ‘future’.) is India’s first green hydrogen-based advanced Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle(FCEV). The car is capable… Continue reading Union Minister launches world’s most advanced technology – developed Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Toyota Mirai
Global Entrepreneurship Monitor(GEM)
What is the News? The Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has informed Lok Sabha about the Startup and Entrepreneurship ecosystem in India. Startup Ecosystem in India: India has become the third-largest start-up ecosystem in the world after the US and China, with over 60,000 start-ups. India created 42 Unicorns in the year 2021 alone.… Continue reading Global Entrepreneurship Monitor(GEM)
National Floodplains Zoning Policy
What is the News? The Ministry of Jal Shakti has informed the Rajya Sabha about the National Floodplains Zoning Policy. What is Flood Plain Zoning? Flood Plain Zoning has been recognized as an effective non-structural measure for flood management. Flood-plain zoning measures aim at demarcating zones or areas likely to be affected by floods of… Continue reading National Floodplains Zoning Policy
