What is the News? Shreyas Hosur, from South Western Railway, has become the first-ever Railway officer and also the first-ever officer from the non-uniformed Civil Services to complete the gruelling ‘IRONMAN’ Triathlon. He completed the event in 13 hrs 26 mins. What is the ‘IRONMAN’ Triathlon? It is a gruelling single-day sports event that includes… Continue reading Shreyas Hosur creates history by becoming first ever Railway officer to complete ‘IRONMAN’ Triathlon
Centre tweaks rules to widen CDS choice pool: Serving & retired 3-star officers also eligible now
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the chief of defence staff (CDS) post?3 What are the new rule changes for the selection of CDS?4 What is the need for a rule change?5 What are the pending works for CDS? What is the News? The government has tweaked the Army, IAF and Navy rules to… Continue reading Centre tweaks rules to widen CDS choice pool: Serving & retired 3-star officers also eligible now
How new rules will change life on social media
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the new amendments to the IT Rules,2021?3 Are these rules mandatory for Social Media Intermediaries?4 What are the benefits of new amendments?5 What are the challenges associated with the new amendments? What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology(MEITY) has released a fresh draft of… Continue reading How new rules will change life on social media
What are ‘green jobs’, mentioned by the PM in his Environment Day speech?
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Green Jobs?3 Initiatives to Promote Green Jobs3.1 Green Jobs Initiative 3.2 Skill Council for Green Jobs What is the News? At an event to mark World Environment Day, the Prime Minister spoke about India’s consistent efforts to combat climate change. He also mentioned India’s efforts to create ‘green jobs’.… Continue reading What are ‘green jobs’, mentioned by the PM in his Environment Day speech?
Kolkata, centuries before Job Charnock: What newly excavated finds tell us
What is the News? Recent excavations by the Kolkata Circle of the Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) at a mound outside the Robert Clive House in Dum Dum have revealed evidence of settlements in Kolkata that can be almost 2,000 years old. These findings provided further evidence of human habitation in Kolkata from centuries before the… Continue reading Kolkata, centuries before Job Charnock: What newly excavated finds tell us
Explained: How are Rajya Sabha MPs elected?
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Rajya Sabha?3 How are Rajya Sabha MPs elected?4 Why don’t the Rajya Sabha polls have a secret ballot?5 Is there a NOTA option in voting in Rajya Sabha?6 Does cross-voting attract disqualification?7 Can a legislator vote without taking an oath as a member of the Assembly? What is… Continue reading Explained: How are Rajya Sabha MPs elected?
Joint Count of Elephant and Big Cats
What is the News? The government of India, for the first time this year, will present a unified count of the tiger, leopard and elephant populations of the country. How is the tiger and elephant survey held currently? Currently, Elephant and Tiger Surveys are held separately. The tiger survey is usually held once in four… Continue reading Joint Count of Elephant and Big Cats
Union Minister for Home inaugurated the National Tribal Research Institute in New Delhi
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the National Tribal Research Institute(NTRI)?2.1 Functions of NTRI3 What is Tribal Research Institute(TRI)? What is the News? The Union Home Minister has inaugurated the National Tribal Research Institute(NTRI). What is the National Tribal Research Institute(NTRI)? NTRI will be the premier national institute for the promotion and preservation of… Continue reading Union Minister for Home inaugurated the National Tribal Research Institute in New Delhi
Union Finance Minister launches Single Nodal Agency(SNA) Dashboard as a part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) celebration
What is the News? The Union Minister for Finance has launched the Single Nodal Agency(SNA) Dashboard of PFMS (Public Financial Management System). What is SNA Dashboard? SNA Dashboard is a major reform initiated in 2021. Purpose: It is a system with regards to the manner in which funds for Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) are released,… Continue reading Union Finance Minister launches Single Nodal Agency(SNA) Dashboard as a part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) celebration
State Food Safety Index: Tamil Nadu tops food safety index
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the State Food Safety Index?3 What are the key findings of the index?4 Other Initiatives launched What is the News? The Union Health Minister has released the 4th State Food Safety Index. What is the State Food Safety Index? Started in: 2018-19 Prepared by: Food Safety and Standards… Continue reading State Food Safety Index: Tamil Nadu tops food safety index
