In News Recently, the Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry has recommended the use of the National Fund to Control Drug Abuse to carry out de-addiction programmes, rather than just policing activities. The proposal is sent to the Department of Revenue under the Finance Ministry to decriminalise possession of “small quantities” of drugs, as defined in […]
In News Gujarat’s Sabarmati river remains highly polluted despite the spending of nearly ?200 crores that the Centre had allocated to curb pollution in the river from 2014-15 to 2017-18. About the River The Sabarmati is a seasonal river with its flows dominated by the monsoon. It originates from Aravalli Hills, Rajasthan and meets in […]
In News The Prime Minister launched the Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission. Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission About: It is one of the largest pan-India schemes for strengthening healthcare infrastructure across the country. It is in addition to the National Health Mission. Aim & Objective: To fill gaps in public health infrastructure, especially in critical […]
In News Recently, India handed over a 34.9 km long cross-border rail link to the Nepal government. About Jaynagar-Kurtha Cross-border Rail Section It is connecting Jayanagar in Bihar to Kurtha in Nepal. It is part of the 68.7 km Jaynagar – Bijalpura- Bardidas rail link built under the Government of India’s grant assistance programme of […]
In News Recently, the Chief of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority has accused the United States of sabotaging the multi-billion dollar project, the economic lifeline of Pakistan. About Pakistan is the seventh largest recipient of Chinese overseas development financing with 71 projects worth USD 27.3 billion currently underway as part of the CPEC. The […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 India weighs ‘net zero’ target ahead of CoP ( Environment) What is the ‘net zero’ target? How Net Zero is Achieved? How are other big countries pursuing net-zero? What are the initiatives of Indian and other countries for […]
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 Five years of curbs later, Govt keen to open beach sand minerals mining (Economy) Which sand minerals are being permitted for mining again? What can be the strategic implications of this move? GS 3 1 Amid civilian killings, ongoing encounter, Amit […]
In News Recently, the Minister of State for Communications of India chaired the 7th meeting of BRICS Communications Ministers. Key Points of Meeting Recognized the significant role of ICTs: The Ministers encouraged continuous cooperation in ICTs activities in international organizations and multilateral forums such as the International Telecommunications Union and other organizations. They recognized the […]
In News Recently, the fourth general assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) was held virtually. About This virtual meeting was presided by the Union Minister for Power, New and Renewable Energy (GoI) and the President of the ISA Assembly. Key Points Discussed India: Solar & renewable energy: It is time to get together to […]
In News Recently, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has released a comprehensive assessment named ‘From Pollution to Solution: a global assessment of marine litter and plastic pollution’. Key Findings Tripled Amount of Plastic: The amount of plastics in the oceans has been estimated to be around 75-199 million tonnes at present. Without meaningful action, […]
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