What is the News? Union Minister of Telecom has represented India at the World Summit on the Information Society Forum 2021. About World Summit on the Information Society Forum 2021(WSIS): World Summit on the Information Society(WSIS) is one of the world’s largest annual gathering of the ‘ICT for development’ community. The UN General Assembly approved… Continue reading India participated in ‘World Summit on the Information Society Forum 2021’
Jharkhand launched ‘SAAMAR campaign’ to fight malnutrition
What is the News? The Jharkhand government has launched the SAAMAR campaign to tackle malnutrition in the state. About SAAMAR Campaign: Full-Form: SAAMAR is an acronym for Strategic Action for Alleviation of Malnutrition and Anaemia Reduction. Aim: The SAAMAR campaign aims to identify anaemic women and malnourished children. Further, the campaign brings together various departments… Continue reading Jharkhand launched ‘SAAMAR campaign’ to fight malnutrition
Initiatives under ‘Namami Gange Programme’
What is the News? The Government of India is currently implementing several initiatives under the Namami Gange Programme to clean the polluted rivers of Ganga. Namami Gange Programme: Launched in: The Programme was launched in 2014. It is an Integrated Conservation Mission under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Aim: To achieve effective abatement of pollution,… Continue reading Initiatives under ‘Namami Gange Programme’
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – March 23, 2021
Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Contents1 NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill is against the spirit of Federalism.2 Concerns with the Insurance (Amendment) Bill, 20213 Speculation about the disengagement agreement is baseless4 Shortcomings of the ‘In House inquiry Procedure’ NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill is against the… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – March 23, 2021
Critical case of Rohingya people
Source- The Hindu Syllabus- GS 2- India and its neighbourhood relations. Synopsis – By deporting Rohingya people to Myanmar, India is violating international law. Introduction- The Southeast Asian country, Myanmar, has been in turmoil since the army seized power and detained elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi, alleging fraud in a November election her party… Continue reading Critical case of Rohingya people
Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill 2021- Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 Types of Mines in India3 About the MMDR Bill 20214 Salient provisions of the MMDR Bill 20215 Concerns with the MMDR Bill 20216 Advantages of the MMDR Bill 20217 Suggestions8 Conclusion Introduction The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (MMDR) Amendment Bill,2021. The MMDR Bill 2021… Continue reading Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill 2021- Explained, Pointwise
UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination 2020 Results Announced
UPSC published the much-awaited Civil Services Mains 2020 result today. The Civil Services Mains Examination -2020 was held in January 2021. The Candidates qualified for the UPSC Civil Service Mains exam 2020 are eligible to appear for the UPSC personality test. This year UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination 2020 Results mentioned 2047 candidates as qualified.… Continue reading UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination 2020 Results Announced
India partnered with ‘United Nations Office for Project Services'(UNOPS)
What is the News? The Ministry of Jal Shakti Ministry has entered a partnership with the United Nations Office for Project Services(UNOPS) and the government of Denmark. The agreement aims to bring tap water connections to 11 water-scarce districts in Uttar Pradesh under the Jal Jeevan mission. About United Nations Office for Project Services(UNOPS): The… Continue reading India partnered with ‘United Nations Office for Project Services'(UNOPS)
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 23, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Contents1 116th meeting of the “Permanent Indus Commission(PIC)”2 PM launched Jal Shakti Abhiyan: ‘Catch the Rain’ campaign3 ‘Jaapi’, ‘xorai’ and ‘gamosa’ in Assam4 India partnered with ‘United Nations Office for Project Services'(UNOPS)5 Initiatives under ‘Namami Gange Programme’6 Jharkhand launched ‘SAAMAR campaign’ to fight malnutrition7 India… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Mar 23, 2021
‘Jaapi’|’xorai’ |’gamosa’ in Assam
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Jaapi:3 About Xorai:4 About Gamosa: What is the News? Decorative jaapi (field hats), hand-woven gamosa, and bell-metal xorais are making frequent appearances in Assam as the election is coming closer. About Jaapi: Jaapi is a conical hat. It is made of bamboo and covered with dried tokou leaves (Tokou… Continue reading ‘Jaapi’|’xorai’ |’gamosa’ in Assam
