Land records in 90% of Indian villages have been computerised News:According to the Ministry of Rural development,around 90% of the land of Indian villages have been computerised under Digital india Land Records Modernisation Programme(DILRMP). Facts: About Digital india Land Records Modernisation Programme(DILRMP): The Digital India Land Record Modernization Programme (DILRMP), previously known as the National… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 19th, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 18th, 2019
Govt. aims to provide broadband access to all villages by 2022 News: Ministry of Communications launched National Broadband Mission (NBM). Facts: Aim: fast track growth of digital communications infrastructure and bridge the digital divide Objectives: Broadband access to all villages by 2022 Facilitate universal and equitable access to broadband services Lay incremental 30 lakhs route… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 18th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 17th, 2019
Explained: What is the UN body that has criticised India for new citizenship Act? News: The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) expressed concern over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act for being fundamentally discriminatory in nature. Facts: About Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) It is the principal UN entity… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 17th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 16th, 2019
‘Maternity scheme exclusionary, need benefits for all’ News: Critics have highlighted issues with Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) Facts: About Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana It is a conditional Maternity Benefit Programme launched by Ministry of Women and Child Development in 2017. It is in accordance to the National Food Security Act 2013. Objectives:… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 16th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 15th, 2019
Breast Milk Banks News:Recently,Union Minister for Health and Family welfare has informed that Breast Milk Banks have been established under “National Guidelines on Establishment of Lactation Management Centres in Public Health Facilities”. Facts: About Breast Milk Banks:Breast Milk Banks in India consists of: Comprehensive Lactation Management Centre:It is established for the purpose of collecting, screening,… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 15th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 14th, 2019
Economic Census Flagged off in Delhi News: The Seventh Economic Census was launched in the National Capital Territory of Delhi. Facts: About Economic Census Economic Census is a complete count of all economic establishments located within the geographical boundary of India. It is conducted every five years by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 14th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 13th, 2019
ISRO begins preparations for setting up third rocket Launchpad News: Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has begun preparatory works for setting up a third rocket Launchpad. Facts: About Third Launchpad It will set up in coastal hamlet of Kulashekhrapattinam in the Thuthukudi district, Tamil Nadu. It is intended to support: increased launch frequency, provide active… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 13th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 12th, 2019
Heavy metals contaminating India’s rivers News: A study conducted by Central Water Commission (CWC) from May 2014 to April 2018 revealed that India’s major river systems are contaminated with heavy metals. Facts: Key takeaways: Samples from only 35% of water quality stations were safe while rest were polluted with heavy metals, exceeding safe limits set… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 12th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 11th, 2019
Ministry of Tourism has identified 17 sites in 12 clusters in the country for development as Iconic Tourist Sites News: Ministry of Tourism has identified 17 sites in the country for development as Iconic Tourist Sites. Facts: About Iconic Tourist Sites Initiative It was announced in Budget 2019-20 by the Finance Minister. The nodal ministry… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 11th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 10th, 2019
World observes Human Rights Day today News: Human Rights Day is celebrated every year on 10th December Facts: About Human Rights Day Human Rights Day marks the day on which the United Nations General Assembly, in 1948, adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Theme for 2019 Human Rights Day is – Youth Standing… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 10th, 2019
