Category: 9 PM Brief

International Anti-Corruption Day News: December 9 is observed as the International Anti-Corruption day Facts: About International Anti-Corruption Day The United Nations General Assembly on October 31, 2003, adopted the United Nations Convention against Corruption, and designated December 9 International Anti-Corruption Day. Anti-corruption Day sis celebrated annually since 2005 when the Convention came into force. The… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 9th, 2019

Ministry of Tribal affairs to Announce Achievements of ‘Prime Minister Van Dhan Yojana’ News: Ministry of Tribal affairs will announce the 100 days achievements of ‘Prime Minister Van Dhan Yojana’. The Ministry will also launch the international fashion designer Ms. Ritu Beri as Chief Design Consultant for TRIFED to promote tribal arts & culture. Facts:… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 7th, 2019

Odisha govt. scheme to merge with ‘PM-Kisan’ yojana News: The Odisha government has decided to merge its KALIA Scheme with Centre’s Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) yojana. Facts: About KALIA Scheme: “Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation” (Kalia) scheme of Odisha is a direct cash transfer scheme for small and marginal farmers and… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 6th, 2019

Ministry of Civil Aviation Launches Round 4 of RCS- UDAN News: Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched the 4th round of Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) – Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) Facts: About UDAN Scheme: The Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)-Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) scheme was launched in 2017 by the Ministry of… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 5th, 2019

National Rabies Control programme(NRCP) News:Minister of State (Health and Family Welfare) has informed Lok Sabha about the National Rabies Control Programme(NRCP). Facts: About National Rabies Control Programme(NRCP): National Rabies Control Programme was approved during 12th FYP by Standing Finance Committee in 2013 as Central Sector Scheme. Objectives of NRCP: Training of Health Care professionals on… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 3rd, 2019

Explained:What is Inner Line Permit, and will it address N-E states’ concerns over CAB News:Union Home minister has said that the Citizenship Amendment Bill,2016 would provide protection to such regions and states where the Inner Line Permit (ILP) is applicable. Facts: About Inner Line Permit(ILP): Inner Line Permit (ILP) is an official travel document issued… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 2nd, 2019

JJP gets State party status News:The Election Commission of India has granted the Jannayak Janta Party the status of a recognised State party in Haryana. Facts: Conditions for recognition as a state party:For any political party to be eligible for recognition as a State Party in a state, it has to satisfy any of the… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 1st, 2019

UNDP launches Accelerator Lab in India to work on tackling pollution News:The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched its Accelerator Lab in India. Facts: About UNDP’s Accelerator lab: The Accelerator Lab is an innovative initiative by the UNDP, Qatar Government and the Federal Republic of Germany to find 21st century solutions to today’s complex… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 30th, 2019

Green Highways Policy-2015 News:Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways has informed Lok Sabha about the details of the Green Highways Policy-2015. Facts: About Green Highways Policy-2015: Green Highways (Plantation, Transplantation, Beautification & Maintenance) Policy was announced in the year 2015. The policy aims to reduce the impact of air pollution and dust by planting… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 29th, 2019