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100% tap water connections to schools under “100-day Special Campaign”
What is the news? Telangana has achieved 100% tap water connections to all schools and Angan Wadi Centres (AWCs) under 100 day Special Campaign. The other states like Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Goa, Haryana and Tamil Nadu, also achieved this target. Centre’s 100-day Special Campaign: On 2nd October 2020, Ministry of Jal Shakti had launched… Continue reading 100% tap water connections to schools under “100-day Special Campaign”
NITI Aayog’s “Governing Council” reconstituted.
What is the News? The Centre has reconstituted the governing council of the NITI Aayog to include the Union Territory of Ladakh for the first time. About Niti Aayog: National Institution for Transforming India also called NITI Aayog was formed through cabinet resolution in 2015. It had replaced the erstwhile Planning Commission. NITI Aayog is… Continue reading NITI Aayog’s “Governing Council” reconstituted.
WCCB receives “Asia Environmental Enforcement Award-2020”
What is the News? Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) has received the Asia Environmental Enforcement Award-2020. About Asia Environmental Enforcement Award: It is given by the United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP) in partnership with UNDP, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), CITES, INTERPOL, and World Customs Organisation(WCO). Purpose: The award publicly recognises excellence in… Continue reading WCCB receives “Asia Environmental Enforcement Award-2020”
Petroleum & Natural Gas Ministry launches “SAKSHAM campaign”
What is the News? The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has launched a month-long mass awareness campaign ‘SAKSHAM’. About Saksham Campaign: Saksham is a fuel conservation campaign. Petroleum Conservation Research Association(PCRA) organized it. Aim: It will sensitize the masses about conservation and efficient use of petroleum products which will lead towards better health and… Continue reading Petroleum & Natural Gas Ministry launches “SAKSHAM campaign”
DRDO conducted successful trial of “Anti-tank missiles Helina and Dhruvastra”
What is the news? The government recently conducted successful user trials for Helina and Dhruv Astra Missile Systems. The tests were carried out from the Advanced Light Helicopter(ALH) platform in desert ranges. About Helina and Dhruv Astra Missile Systems: These are third generation fire and forget Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM). Defence Research and Development Organization… Continue reading DRDO conducted successful trial of “Anti-tank missiles Helina and Dhruvastra”
Why Cherrapunji is receiving low rainfall?
What is the News? According to a study, Mawsynram(Meghalaya) become the wettest place in the World. It has replaced Cherrapunji(Meghalaya) from the top spot. Mawsynram receives over 10,000 MM of rain in a year. About the study: The study looked at the rainfall pattern of the past 119 years (period of 1901–2019). It found a… Continue reading Why Cherrapunji is receiving low rainfall?
[UPSC Interview Transcript #40] :Smita Nagraj Ma’am Board, Assam Home State, PSIR Optional, Technical blog writing, Walking every day Hobbies
Interview Date: 21th February 2020, Afternoon session Board: Smita Nagraj Ma’am Background: B.Tech(IT) Assam University, Silchar Employee: Huawei technology in Bangalore Optional: PSIR Home State: Assam Hobbies: technical blog writing, Walking every day Chairman What are you doing currently? How is your working experience in Huawei? Why Huawei is in news? Why so many allegations? What… Continue reading [UPSC Interview Transcript #40] :Smita Nagraj Ma’am Board, Assam Home State, PSIR Optional, Technical blog writing, Walking every day Hobbies
Why Complete Elimination Strategy of COVID virus is not feasible?
Synopsis: The empirical evidence shows that the idea of the complete elimination of COVID viruses in a selected few countries is not feasible. Rather, it will only increase the socioeconomic disparities thereby making the goal of elimination infeasible. Background A recent article published in The Lancet has advocated for “elimination strategy”, it is also known… Continue reading Why Complete Elimination Strategy of COVID virus is not feasible?
‘Weakness of Indian state’ in elimination of poverty
Synopsis: The pandemic has exposed the weakness of the Indian state in fulfilling the needs of the poor. This calls for a change in the current approach to eradicate the miseries faced by the poor. Background: Two books have tried to explain the shortcomings of the Indian state in meeting the aspirations of the poor. … Continue reading ‘Weakness of Indian state’ in elimination of poverty
