Synopsis: Covid has heightened the risk of increasing malnutrition. Parts of progress made in the past may also get reversed because of Covid. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the status of Malnutrition in India?3 How does Covid affect nutritional interventions in India?4 What is the biggest challenge?5 What should the government do? Introduction The article highlights… Continue reading High levels of maternal, child under nutrition continue to plague India
[Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation – September, 2021 – 4th week
Hello everyone, We are posting a Compilation of the 9 PM current affairs brief for the 4th week of the Month of September. 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 – September, 2021 – 4th week
Apala Mishra AIR 9 – UPSC CSE 2020 – MGP Test Copies + Testimonial
Dear Friends, We are happy to release the answer copies of Apala Mishra. She has secured AIR 9 in the Civil Services Examination 2020. Aspirants can learn from these copies and strategize their preparation accordingly. She has also written a letter to us Download links: MGP General Studies- 1 MGP General Studies -2 MGP General… Continue reading Apala Mishra AIR 9 – UPSC CSE 2020 – MGP Test Copies + Testimonial
Ministry of Power Redesigns Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) Mechanism
What is the News? The Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy has given his assent to amendments in the existing Renewable Energy Certificate(REC) mechanism. What is the Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) mechanism? The Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) mechanism is a market-based instrument to promote renewable energy and facilitate the compliance of renewable… Continue reading Ministry of Power Redesigns Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) Mechanism
Government approves continuation of the National Export Insurance Account (NEIA) scheme and infusion of Rs. 1,650 crore Grant-in-Aid over 5 years
What is the News? The Union Government has approved the contribution of Grant-in-aid (Corpus) of ₹1,650 Crore to the National Export Insurance Account (NEIA) over a period of five years, i.e. from FY 2021-2022 to FY 2025-2026. What is the National Export Insurance Account(NEIA)? National Export Insurance Account (NEIA) Trust was set up in 2006.… Continue reading Government approves continuation of the National Export Insurance Account (NEIA) scheme and infusion of Rs. 1,650 crore Grant-in-Aid over 5 years
No Amarnath Yatra but highway construction work keeps Sonamarg abuzz
What is the News? The government is planning to complete the massive Zojila tunnel before Republic Day 2024. About Zojila Tunnel Zojila Tunnel is a 14.15 km long road tunnel under Zoji La pass. Once completed, it will be India’s longest road tunnel and Asia’s longest bidirectional tunnel. This tunnel along with a 6.5 km… Continue reading No Amarnath Yatra but highway construction work keeps Sonamarg abuzz
Government approves Rs. 4,400 crore investment in ECGC Ltd. in 5 years to provide support to exporters as well as banks
Contents1 What is the News?2 About ECGC Ltd. (formerly known as Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Ltd.)3 Performance of ECGC4 How will the capital infusion help ECGC? What is the News? The government of India has approved capital infusion of ₹4,400 crores to ECGC Ltd. (formerly known as Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India… Continue reading Government approves Rs. 4,400 crore investment in ECGC Ltd. in 5 years to provide support to exporters as well as banks
MSME Minister launches India Export Initiative and IndiaXports 2021 Portal
What is the News? The Union Minister for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises(MSMEs) has inaugurated the India Export Initiative and IndiaXports 2021 Portal of India SME Forum. What is the India Export Initiative? The initiative aims to support the growth of MSMEs exports by providing free of cost information and knowledge to MSMEs on the… Continue reading MSME Minister launches India Export Initiative and IndiaXports 2021 Portal
Probe shows use of toxic material in firecrackers: SC
What is the News? The Supreme Court has said that a preliminary enquiry by the CBI into the firecracker industry, including in Tamil Nadu has revealed rampant violation of its ban on use of toxic ingredients like Barium and its salts. What is the issue? In 2020, the Supreme Court had ordered the CBI Joint… Continue reading Probe shows use of toxic material in firecrackers: SC
Cabinet approves Continuation/Modifications of Centrally Sponsored National Scheme for PM POSHAN in School For five more years
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the National Scheme for PM POSHAN in Schools?3 What are the Key Changes/Modifications made to the Scheme?4 What are the findings of NFHS Survey 5? What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the ‘National Scheme for PM POSHAN in Schools’ for five years… Continue reading Cabinet approves Continuation/Modifications of Centrally Sponsored National Scheme for PM POSHAN in School For five more years
