What is the News? The Ministry of Tourism has released a draft report on the proposed National Digital Tourism Mission. About India’s Tourism Sector Contribution to GDP: Direct and indirect contribution of tourism to GDP is approximately 5% in 2018-19. International Tourist Arrivals (ITAs): With 17.9 million ITAs in 2019, India is at 23rd position… Continue reading Ministry of Tourism invites final comments on draft report for setting up National Digital Tourism Mission
More than 75% of Amazon rainforest near tipping point, may transform into dry savanna: Study
What is the News? According to a study, more than 75% of the Amazon rainforest has been heading towards a tipping point since the early 2000s. What is the Amazon Rainforest? It is a moist broadleaf tropical rainforest in the Amazon biome that covers most of the Amazon basin of South America. The majority of… Continue reading More than 75% of Amazon rainforest near tipping point, may transform into dry savanna: Study
Chandrayaan-2 makes first observations of distribution of Argon-40 in Moon’s atmosphere
What is the News? Chandra’s Atmospheric Composition Explorer-2(CHACE-2), a payload onboard Chandrayaan-2, has made the first-of-its-kind discovery on the distribution of one of the noble gasses, Argon-40. What is Chandrayaan-2? Chandrayaan-2 is the second lunar exploration mission launched by ISRO in 2019. Objective: To demonstrate ISRO’s capability to make a soft landing on the moon.… Continue reading Chandrayaan-2 makes first observations of distribution of Argon-40 in Moon’s atmosphere
Explained: The implication of domestic investors being allowed to trade in top US stocks
What is the News? Investors in India have been allowed to trade in select US stocks through the NSE International Exchange (NSE IFSC). Note: Currently, Indian investors buy US stocks through designated online brokers who have permission from Indian and US regulators to offer such services. What does this mean? Domestic investors can purchase US… Continue reading Explained: The implication of domestic investors being allowed to trade in top US stocks
Sahitya Akademi of Ministry of culture to organise Literature festival ‘Sahityotsav’
What is the News? Sahitya Akademi is organising a literature festival named “Sahityotsav”. What is Sahityotsav? Sahityotsav is a Festival of Letters of Sahitya Akademi. It is India’s most inclusive literature festival. The festival will be a part of the celebrations to commemorate the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence. The prestigious Sahitya Akademi Awards will also… Continue reading Sahitya Akademi of Ministry of culture to organise Literature festival ‘Sahityotsav’
Cabinet approves setting up of National Land Monetization Corporation as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for undertaking surplus land monetization
What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the setting up of the National Land Monetization Corporation (NLMC). The setting up of NLMC is in pursuance of the Budget Announcement for 2021-22. What is National Land Monetization Corporation(NLMC)? NLMC will be a wholly-owned Government of India company with an initial authorized share capital of… Continue reading Cabinet approves setting up of National Land Monetization Corporation as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for undertaking surplus land monetization
National Land Monetisation Corporation (NLMC): Functions and Benefits – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Union Cabinet has approved the creation of a new company to hold and monetise surplus land and buildings of the government agencies and the Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs). The concept of National Land Monetisation Corporation (NLMC) was earlier announced by the Finance Minister of India in her budget… Continue reading National Land Monetisation Corporation (NLMC): Functions and Benefits – Explained, pointwise
[Answered] According to health experts, Tobacco use increases risk for severe covid-19 infection, complications, and death. Highlight the government interventions to discourage tobacco use and suggest some alternative policy measures.
Approach Write a brief note on the statement. Write down some initiatives against tobacco use Write some suggestions to further improve the scenario In India, over 1.3 million deaths are attributable to tobacco use every year amounting to 3500 deaths per day. It is also called a silent killer and further increases the risk for… Continue reading [Answered] According to health experts, Tobacco use increases risk for severe covid-19 infection, complications, and death. Highlight the government interventions to discourage tobacco use and suggest some alternative policy measures.
[Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation – March, 2022 – 1st week
Hello everyone, We are posting a Compilation of the 9 PM current affairs brief for the 1st week of the Month of March. Click on the following link to download Download About 9 PM Current Affairs Brief: The idea behind the 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief is to make aspirants aware of the important news from… Continue reading [Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation – March, 2022 – 1st week
Locations/IR/Geography Quiz–March 10, 2022
Hello friends,
we are posting today’s prelims marathon. Under Prelims marathon initiative, we on a daily basis are posting 10 MCQs. MCQs are framed based on the predefined syllabus topic.
The idea is to keep the number of MCQ questions to a practicable level so that you do not spend an extra minute than required, and have a maximum output for the UPSC Prelims Exam 2021.
