Category: 9 PM Brief

‘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

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

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

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

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

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

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