National Security Day (Pointly) News: National Security Day is celebrated every year on 4th March Facts: It marks the day when the National Security Council was established in 1998. National Security Council (NSC): It is a three-tiered organization that oversees political, economic, energy and security issues of strategic concern. It comprises the Strategic Policy Group,… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – March 5th, 2020
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – March 4th, 2020
Just over 34,000 people sign up for traders pension scheme News: Just over 34,000 people have signed up for the National Pension Scheme for Traders, Shopkeepers and Self-Employed Persons. Facts: National Pension Scheme for Traders, Shopkeepers and Self-Employed Persons/Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-dhan Yojana It is a voluntary and contributory pension scheme. Nodal Ministry: Ministry… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – March 4th, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – March 3rd, 2020
World Wildlife Day News: The World Wildlife Day is celebrated every year on 3rd March. Facts: Background: In 2013, the UNGA decided to proclaim 3 March, the day of the adoption of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in 1973. 2020 Theme: “Sustaining all life on Earth”.… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – March 3rd, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – March 2nd, 2020
India is host to 457 migratory fauna, shows latest CMS list News: Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) for the first time compiled the list of migratory species of India under the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS). Facts: Globally, more than 650 species are listed under the CMS appendices The total number of migratory fauna from… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – March 2nd, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 29th, 2020
Govt approves 32 projects under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana News:A total of 32 projects have been sanctioned under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY). The projects envisage the creation of direct and indirect employment for about 15,000 persons Facts: Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (Scheme for Agro-Marine Processing and Development of Agro-Processing Clusters)… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 29th, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 28th, 2020
What is 2020 CD3, a mini-moon? News:Astronomers have observed a small object orbiting Earth, which they have dubbed a “mini-moon” or the planet’s “second moon”. It has been named 2020 CD3. Facts: 2020 CD3 It is a Temporarily Captured Object (TCO) with a diameter of 1.9-3.5 m. It was discovered by Kacper Wierzchos and Teddy… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 28th, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 27th, 2020
Govt to host Artificial Intelligence-focused Raise 2020 summit News:The Government has announced that it will hold the RAISE 2020- ‘Responsible AI for Social Empowerment 2020’ summit in New Delhi between April 11 and April 12. Facts: About RAISE 2020: Aim:To bring together people to exchange ideas on the use of Artificial Intelligence for social empowerment,… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 27th, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 26th, 2020
Two-thirds of most polluted cities are in India: global report News: Pollution tracker IQAir and Greenpeace released the 2019 World Air Quality Report. The ranking in the report is based on a comparison of PM2.5 levels. Facts: Key Takeaways: 90% of the global population breathe unsafe air Most polluted countries (accounting for population): Bangladesh, Pakistan,… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 26th, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 25th, 2020
Biodiversity management committees(BMC) News: The National Biodiversity Authority(NBA) has told the National Green Tribunal(NGT) that it has created around 2.4 lakh biodiversity management committees(BMC) as of January 2020. Facts: About Biodiversity management committees(BMC): The Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) are statutory bodies that are formed by the local bodies under Biological Diversity Act 2002. Composition: The… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 25th, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 24th, 2020
News: The 13th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP13) concluded in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Facts: Key takeaways: Seven species added to Appendix I: Asian Elephant, Jaguar, Great Indian Bustard, Bengal Florican, Little Bustard, Antipodean Albatross, and the Oceanic White-tip Shark. 3… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 24th, 2020
