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Rail Kaushal Vikas Scheme

In Context Recently, Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana, a programme under the aegis of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana(PMKVY) was launched. Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana About: It is a skill development programme, where training is provided to youth with a special focus on jobs relevant to the Railways, in  four trades viz. Electrician, Welder, Machinist and […]

Global Innovation Index 2021

In News India has been ranked 46th in the Global Innovation Index 2021. Key Findings India’s performance: India has been on a rising trajectory, over the past several years in the Global Innovation Index (GII), from a rank of 81 in 2015 to 46 in 2021. India ranks 2nd among 34 lower middle-income economies? and? […]

August 2019 NRC is final: Assam Foreigners’ Tribunal

In News In the recent Doubtful Voter case, the Foreigners’ Tribunal reiterated that NRC Assam published in 2019 is the Final NRC. It was in response to an affidavit in Gauhati High Court, referring to the 2019 list as ‘supplementary’ and not ‘final NRC’. The affidavit sought re-verification. National Register of Citizens (NRC) National Register […]

Western Ghats Offer Major Additions to Flora: BSI

In News  Recently, the Botanical Survey of India’s Plant Discoveries 2020 was released by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. About  The BSI every year compiles and documents new plant discoveries, playing a central role to fulfil India’s global commitment of comprehensive documentation and identification of plant diversity of the country.  Major Findings […]

G-20 Agriculture Ministers Meet

In News Recently, India’s Agriculture Minister addressed the G20 Agriculture meeting virtually. It is one of the ministerial meetings organised as part of the G20 Leaders Summit 2021 to be hosted by Italy in October 2021. Key Highlights of G20 Ministers for Agriculture Meeting Achieving Food Security: The Meeting ended with the approval of a […]

Delay in Monsoon Withdrawal

Context  The withdrawal of the Southwest monsoon is expected to be delayed with a fresh rain-bearing pressure system forming in the Bay of Bengal. There are no signs of monsoon withdrawal from North India for the next 10 days. Major Points  The September rainfall in India is 27% more than what’s normal for the month. […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 3 For easy access to schemes, Govt plans 12-digit unique ID for farmers, database (Governance) How can a unique id for farmers can help them in easy access to schemes? Learn about PM-Kisan, Soil Health Card and PM Fasal Bima Yojana, etc. […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   NRC is final, rules Assam Foreigners’ Tribunal   (Polity and Governance) What is the National Register of Citizens (NRC)? Objectives, impacts, challenges /issues and way forward  GS 1 1 1.2 lakh deaths in road accidents in 2020: NCRB (Social […]

Sea Cucumber

In Context The Indian Coast Guard seized two tonnes of endangered sea cucumber worth Rs 80 million from Tamil Nadu. What is a Sea Cucumber? Sea cucumbers are an important constituent of the marine ecosystem as they play an important role in maintaining the health of the ecosystem.  Demand: Sea cucumbers are in high demand […]

Stablecoins

In Context Stablecoins might be the most ironically named innovation of the cryptocurrency era. What is Stablecoin? Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies without volatility. They share a lot of the same powers as other cryptos, but their value is steady, more like a traditional currency, i.e. the US Dollar, Indian Rupee, etc. Stablecoins achieve their price stability […]