Explained: The five ‘iconic’ archaeological sites mentioned in the Budget News: The Government has proposed to set up an Indian Institute of Heritage and Conservation under the Ministry of Culture, and develop five archaeological sites as “iconic sites” with onsite museums. Facts: Site Location About Rakhigarhi Hissar, Haryana One of the most prominent and largest… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 3rd, 2020
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 2nd, 2020
Union Budget 2020-21 News:TheGeneral Budget 2020-21 has been presented by the Union Finance Minister in the Lok Sabha. Facts: About Budget: The word Budget has not been used in the Constitution of India.Rather Article 112 of the Constitution of India mentions the term “Annual Financial statement”. The budget is a statement of the estimated receipts… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 2nd, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 1st, 2020
Economic Survey 2019-20: What it says on stubble burning News: Economic Survey 2019-20 has said that the number of stubble-burning incidents (61,332) in 2019 were the least in four years. However, the survey highlights agricultural residue burning as a “major concern”. Facts: Stubble Burning: It is the practice of intentionally setting fire to residues which… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 1st, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 31th, 2020
Indian gaur spotted in Konkan sanctuary for the first time in recorded history News: Wildlife researchers recently documented the presence of an Indian gaur in the Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary (PWS), Maharashtra. Facts: Indian gaur World’s largest and tallest wild bovines Listed as Schedule I species under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 IUCN Status: Vulnerable Explained:… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 31th, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 30th, 2020
Bhakta Ramadasu News: An 11-foot bronze statue of Bhakta Ramadasu, will be unveiled at his birthplace Nelakondapalli in Telangana, on the occasion of his 387th birth anniversary on January 29. Facts: Bhakta Ramadasu He was a 17th-century Indian devotee of Lord Rama and a composer of Carnatic music. His devotional lyrics to Rama are famous… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 30th, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 29th, 2020
10 more wetlands from India get the Ramsar site tag News: Ramsar has declared 10 more wetland sites from India as sites of international importance. With this, the numbers of Ramsar sites in India are now 37 Facts: Ramsar Sites: It is a wetland site designated to be of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 29th, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 28th, 2020
Maharashtra launches Rs 10 lunch plate scheme on pilot basis News: Maharashtra government launched Shiv Bhojan scheme on a pilot basis Facts: Aim: To provide affordable and quality food to all, irrespective of caste, creed, religion and financial status Under the scheme, meal for Rs.10 would be available to the people at designated centres/ canteens… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 28th, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 27th, 2020
Paradip Port expansion project gets inter-ministerial panel nod News: An inter-ministerial panel has approved a Ministry of Shipping proposal for deepening and optimisation of inner harbour facilities of the Paradip Port Trust. Facts: About Paradip Port Type: Natural, deep-water port. Location: Confluence of the Mahanadi River and the Bay of Bengal in Jagatsinghpur district of… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 27th, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 26th, 2020
NISHTHA:National Initiative for School Heads’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancement News:Union Minister of Human Resource Development has inaugurated NISHTHA programme for the teachers of Jammu and Kashmir. Facts: About NISHTHA Programme: NISHTHA is a capacity building programme for improving the quality of School Education through Integrated Teacher Training. Aim:To train teachers and school principals at the… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 26th, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 25th, 2020
Centre seeks to revamp child care scheme in urban areas News: NITI Aayog will develop draft policy for enhancing ICDS programme in urban areas. Facts: Integrated Child Development scheme Launched in 1975, the scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Objectives: Improvement in the health and nutritional status of children 0–6… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 25th, 2020
