What is the news? NITI Aayog, in a joint effort with International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), the Indian Institute of Population Sciences (IIPS), UNICEF and the Institute of Economic Growth (IEG) has launched ‘The State Nutrition Profiles’ for 19 States and Union Territories. About the ‘State Nutrition Profiles’ (SNPs) The SNPs give insights on… Continue reading NITI Aayog, in a joint effort with IFPRI, IIPS, UNICEF and IEG launch ‘The State Nutrition Profiles” for 19 States and Union Territories
Kamdhenu Deepawali 2021 campaign launched
Contents1 What is the news?2 About the Kamdhenu Deepawali campaign3 Benefits of the Kamdhenu Deepawali campaign4 About Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog What is the news? Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying has launched a Kamdhenu Deepawali campaign to promote Cow Entrepreneurship and Cow based Panchgavya products. About the Kamdhenu Deepawali campaign Kamdhenu Deepawali campaign is… Continue reading Kamdhenu Deepawali 2021 campaign launched
Union Minister Shri Anurag Thakur launches nationwide Clean India Programme from Prayagraj
What is the news? Department of Youth Affairs of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in commemoration of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava is organizing a nationwide Clean India Programme from 1st October 2021 to 31st October 2021. About the Clean India Programme The programme will be the largest cleanliness drive in the world. The… Continue reading Union Minister Shri Anurag Thakur launches nationwide Clean India Programme from Prayagraj
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launches a Special Campaign on disposal of pendency in Government of India during the period 2nd October to 31st October, 2021
Contents1 What is the news?2 About the campaign3 How the campaign will function?4 What is the need for the campaign? What is the news? The government has launched a dedicated Portal and a Special Campaign for disposal of pending grievances in the Government of India during the period 2nd October to 31st October 2021. The… Continue reading Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launches a Special Campaign on disposal of pendency in Government of India during the period 2nd October to 31st October, 2021
PM launches Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 and AMRUT 2.0
Contents1 What is the news?2 About the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.03 Key components of SBM 2.04 Expected outcomes of SBM 2.05 About AMRUT 2.06 Key components of AMRUT 2.0 What is the news? Prime Minister launched Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 and Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0. Both of them will be implemented… Continue reading PM launches Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 and AMRUT 2.0
British-era bungalow is home to Brahmaputra heritage centre
What is the news? Vice-President has recently inaugurated the Mahabahu Brahmaputra River Heritage Centre in Guwahati. About the Mahabahu Brahmaputra River Heritage Centre The Brahmaputra River Heritage Centre has been set up in a nearly 150-year-old Scottish-type wooden bungalow after an elaborate restoration. The Centre is located in Guwahati’s Barphukanar Tila, meaning Barphukan’s Hillock. The… Continue reading British-era bungalow is home to Brahmaputra heritage centre
Gaming disorder increases during pandemic
Contents1 What is the news?2 About the Online games and gaming addiction in India3 What are the impacts of gaming addiction?4 How India tries to limit online gaming?5 How China is regulating online games? What is the news? The pandemic spurred an increase in the use of Internet devices has resulted in an increase in… Continue reading Gaming disorder increases during pandemic
Digital health mission in a click? Not yet
Synopsis: Experts have stated that though ABDM is a step in the right direction, India needs a commensurate push towards establishing a robust infrastructure that’ll be required for its success. What are some issues with the pilot? Public health experts are not very confident about the pilot that was run in six Union territories as… Continue reading Digital health mission in a click? Not yet
Eye on China, India looks to step up engagement with Indian Ocean
Contents1 What is the news?2 What was the course about?3 How China is influencing Madagascar region?4 How India is facing challenges in influencing Madagascar?5 What does Madagascar seek from India? What is the news? Recently, India held a special training course for 6 Indian Ocean countries Madagascar, Comoros, Seychelles, Mauritius, Sri Lanka and the Maldives.… Continue reading Eye on China, India looks to step up engagement with Indian Ocean
History Quiz: Medieval History: Early Medieval developments in India | 4 October 2021
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.
