Category: 9 PM Brief

JIGYASA program News:Council of Scientific and Industrial Research(CSIR) has been collaborating with several scientists and research scholars in implementing the JIGYASA program. Facts: About JIGYASA program: Jigyasa is a student-scientist connect programme launched by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research(CSIR) in collaboration with Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan(KVS). The programme aims to connect school students and scientists… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 21st, 2019

NITI Aayog to draft roadmap for achieving population stabilisation News: NITI Aayog, in partnership with Population Foundation of India (PFI), is organising a National Consultation titled “Realizing the vision of population stabilization: leaving no one behind”. Facts: Family Planning in India: India was the first country to evolve a government-backed family planning programme in the… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 20th, 2019

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

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

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

‘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