Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Data on the Dismal State of Children:4 Government Measures for Children:5 Way Ahead: Synopsis: The government has announced numerous relief measures for supporting the children who lost their parents in the pandemic. This would give them some cushion for survival if the timely implementation of relief measures takes place. Background: The pandemic… Continue reading Timely Implementation of Relief Schemes for Children is desired
Category: Daily News Updates
Lessons from Naomi Osaka Episode
Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Understanding the issue:4 Lessons from this episode: Synopsis: The withdrawal of Naomi Osaka from the French Open has raised the issue of the mental well-being of the athletes. The situation exposes the deep pressure through which an athlete has to go for fulfilling its commercial obligations. Background: The world number 2 tennis… Continue reading Lessons from Naomi Osaka Episode
Government Amended Pension Rules for Central Civil Services
Synopsis- Center has amended pension rules for Civil services. Restrictions on government servants before and after retirement under CCS conduct rules. Contents1 Amendment in pension rules and its consequences- 2 Consequences of the amendment-3 Why center has amended the rule?4 What restrictions are government employees under CCS Conduct Rules while in service? Amendment in pension… Continue reading Government Amended Pension Rules for Central Civil Services
“China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Dialogue”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Dialogue:4 Focus of the Fourth Trilateral Dialogue:5 Afghanistan on this Trilateral Dialogue: What is the News? The Fourth China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Dialogue will be held virtually this year. The foreign ministers of each country will attend the meet. About China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Dialogue: The China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Dialogue mechanism… Continue reading “China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Dialogue”
Govt to Divide “MGNREGA Wages” into SC/ST/Others Categories
Contents1 What is the News?2 Current Method of Wage Payment under MGNREGA:3 Possible Reasons for this move by Government:4 About MGNREGA: What is the News? The Central Government has issued an advisory to all states to divide the wage payments under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme. The MGNREGA Wages will… Continue reading Govt to Divide “MGNREGA Wages” into SC/ST/Others Categories
“Oil Spill” at Sri Lanka’s Coast
What is the News? Sri Lanka is preparing for a major oil spill. A burnt-out container ship is sinking outside Colombo’s harbor with nearly 350 tonnes of oil in its fuel tanks. This ship was burning for the last 13 days, causing Sri Lanka’s worst maritime environmental disaster. What is an Oil Spill? Oil Spill… Continue reading “Oil Spill” at Sri Lanka’s Coast
“Merchandise Exports” in May surge 67% to $32.21 billion
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key findings from the data?3 Merchandise Imports:4 Way Forward: What is the News? The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has released the preliminary data on the Merchandise exports in May 2021. What are the key findings from the data? Merchandise Exports: India’s merchandise exports are estimated at… Continue reading “Merchandise Exports” in May surge 67% to $32.21 billion
Model Tenancy Act
Introduced: The Bill was introduced as a Government Bill (Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs) Present Status: Model Act is enacted and circulated to States Aim of the Act: To create a vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive rental housing market in the country. It will address the issue of homelessness by creating adequate rental housing stock… Continue reading Model Tenancy Act
What is “XraySetu” Service?
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About XraySetu Service:4 How does XraySetu work?5 About ARTPARK: What is the News? The government has launched XraySetu service for rapid screening of COVID 19. with the help of Chest X-ray interpretation over WhatsApp for doctors who have access to X-ray machines. About XraySetu Service: XraySetu is an Artificial… Continue reading What is “XraySetu” Service?
NASA’s New Venus Missions
What is the News? NASA has announced two new Venus Missions. It will examine the planet’s atmosphere and geological features. NASA is awarding approximately $500 million permission for development. The missions will be launched between 2028 and 2030. Which are those two new Venus Missions? Davinci+ Venus Mission: Davinci+ stands for Deep Atmosphere Venus Investigation of… Continue reading NASA’s New Venus Missions
