In News There have been continuous protests for 26 days in Gwadar, Balochistan against mega-development plans of the port city as part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. Background China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC): With the announcement of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in 2015, Gwadar has been showcased as the gateway to a new era of […]
In News Recently, the UN General Assembly has conferred Observer Status to the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Expected benefits of granting observer Status to ISA The granting of Observer Status to ISA in the General Assembly would help provide for regular and well-defined cooperation between the Alliance and the United Nations that would benefit global […]
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 3 As nation bids farewell to CDS, a voice from the crowd: ‘Our duty to pay tribute’ (Defence) Learn facts related to Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Mi-17V5 helicopter GS 2 3 Drop in mask use has put India […]
In News Recently, the Minister of Road Transport and Highways has informed in a written reply to the Lok Sabha about the death due to Road Accident in India. About Deaths in 2020: As many as 47,984 people on National Highways, including on expressways. Deaths in 2019: 53,872 people died due to road accidents on […]
In Context The Lok Sabha is currently holding a discussion on Climate Change under rule 193. About the rule Discussions under this rule do not involve the introduction of a formal motion before the House. Hence, no voting takes place after a discussion on the matters considered under this rule. It also states that “the […]
In News The Constituent Assembly of India had held its first meeting 75 years ago on December 9, 1946. About Distinguished people from different parts of India, different backgrounds and even differing ideologies came together with one aim- to give the people of India a worthy Constitution. The first sitting of the Constituent Assembly was […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 India pays homage to first CDS, wife and 11 other crash victim (Defence) Know about Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), roles and responsibilities, Learn facts related to Mi-17V5 helicopter GS 2 3 Ken-Betwa project a boon for Bundelkhand […]
Context The government has so far disbursed Rs 2,071 crore for 4,003 projects under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund. About Agriculture Infrastructure Fund It is a pan India Central Sector Scheme launched in the year 2020. Aim: To provide a medium – long term debt financing facility for investment in viable projects for post-harvest management Infrastructure […]
Context An expenditure of Rs.15,072.34 crore, constituting 54.24% of the outlay has already been incurred under Shyam Prasad Mukherjee Rural-Urban Mission (SPMRM). About SPMRM It was launched in the year 2016 in mission mode to develop 300 clusters in the country holistically by provisioning economic, social and physical infrastructure facilities. The goal of SPMRM is […]
In News Recently, The World Food Programme (WFP) has suspended food distribution in Ethiopia’s Kombolcha and Dessie towns after the looting of supplies. The latest analysis of WFP shows record-high levels of acute food insecurity are expected in Ethiopia through at least the middle of 2022. About World Food Programme (WFP) It was established in […]
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