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9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – February 24, 2021

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Contents1 Allowing constructive criticism of Government Policies2 Rise of excise duty on petrol and fiscal stance of the government3 Frequent transfer of public servants affect public administration4 Delhi Court’s ruling on Disha Ravi Toolkit case5 How to become Petroleum Independent? Allowing… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – February 24, 2021

Saksham campaign and the importance of fuel conservation – Explained Pointwise

Introduction Recently, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas launched the month-long fuel conservation awareness campaign Saksham. Fuel conservation has become highly important in the present scenario. On the one hand, the petrol prices are for the first time, touching Rs. 100. On the other hand, India’s oil imports are expected to rise to 90%… Continue reading Saksham campaign and the importance of fuel conservation – Explained Pointwise

“National Urban Digital Mission (NUDM)” and other governance initiatives

What is the News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched the National Urban Digital Mission(NUDM) and several other initiatives for transforming urban governance. National Urban Digital Mission(NUDM): Launched by: It has been launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). In partnership with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology… Continue reading “National Urban Digital Mission (NUDM)” and other governance initiatives

Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund

About Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development (AHIDF) is a Central Sector Scheme. It was launched by the Ministry of Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, and Dairying. Aim: To facilitate incentivization of investments for Dairy processing and value addition infrastructure Meat processing and value addition infrastructure and Animal Feed Plant. Objectives: To help increase… Continue reading Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund

Integration of “Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease” with NPCDCS

What is the news? The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has launched operational guidelines for integration of NAFLD(Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease) under NPCDCS (National Programme for Prevention & Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke). About NPCDCS (National Programme for Prevention & Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke): Launched in: It… Continue reading Integration of “Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease” with NPCDCS

UPSC Interview Transcript : Arvind Saxena Board, IIT, IIM, 10+ yrs in consulting, analytics

Board: Arvind Saxena Duration: 40 mins Date: 20th Apr Profile: IIT, IIM, 10+ yrs in consulting, analytics Chairman 1. IIT and then IIM and now IAS. Why – Answered. Focus more reverse of brain-draina and giving back to society 2. 30k in first job, 1.5L second job due to MBA. How MBA helps in getting… Continue reading UPSC Interview Transcript : Arvind Saxena Board, IIT, IIM, 10+ yrs in consulting, analytics

President addressed “Guru Ravidas” Jayanti

What is the News? The President of India has addressed the Guru Ravidas Jayanti Event.  About Guru Ravidas: Ravidas was a 14th-century saint and reformer of the Bhakti movement in North India. It is believed that he was born in Varanasi in a cobbler’s family. Guru Ravidas Jayanti: It is celebrated on Magh Purnima. (It… Continue reading President addressed “Guru Ravidas” Jayanti

Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 24, 2021

Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Contents1 “Maharaja Suheldev” Memorial and “Chittaura Lake” development work inaugurated2 “Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 3.0”3 NITI Aayog’s “draft national policy on migrant workers”?4 Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund5 President addressed “Guru Ravidas” Jayanti6 Integration of “Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease” with NPCDCS7 “National Urban Digital Mission… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Feb 24, 2021

NITI Aayog’s “draft national policy on migrant workers”?

What is the News? NITI Aayog has prepared a Draft National policy on Migrant workers. Issues with the Existing Law on Migrants: Inter-State Migrant Workers Act, 1979 It was designed to protect labourers from exploitation by contractors. It safeguards their right to non-discriminatory wages, travel and displacement allowances, and suitable working conditions. However, this law… Continue reading NITI Aayog’s “draft national policy on migrant workers”?

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