In News Recently, Saudi Arabia has launched the ‘Saudi Green Initiative’ and the ‘Middle East Green Initiative’ to combat the threat of climate change. Key Highlights This move comes in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic which has highlighted the need for collective action among members of the international community to effectively address global challenges […]
News Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released the report titled “Zeroing in on Malaria Elimination”, prior to World Malaria Day (25th April). It brings out progress made through the E-2025 initiative of WHO, which has identified 25 countries with the potential to eradicate Malaria by 2025. E-2025 Initiative Earlier, WHO launched the E-2020 […]
In News Recently, the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) chairman Supratim Bandyopadhyay has said that the limit on funds under the National Pension system (NPS) at the time of retirement will be revised to ?5 lakh. Background The NPS was started as the New Pension Scheme for government employees in 2004 under a […]
In News Every year, the National Panchayati Raj Day is celebrated on 24th April. About the Day It marks a defining moment in the history of decentralisation of power, with the institutionalisation of Panchayati Raj, through the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992 which came into force with effect from 24th April 1993. It is commemorated […]
In News- The Ministry of Home Affairs invoked the stringent Disaster Management Act 2005 to direct states to ensure the movement of oxygen tanks without any restriction. Earlier in March 2020 various government authorities invoked their respective powers under the DM Act to deal with the Covid-19 outbreak in the country. Disaster Management Act, 2005 […]
In News India’s crude oil production and natural gas production has fallen by 5.2 per cent and 8.1 per cent respectively in the Financial Year (FY) 21. India is the third-largest energy and oil consumer in the world after China and the US. India’s oil and gas import dependence is 77.1 per cent for April […]
In News Recently, the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry has unveiled the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS), almost three months after the Centre announced the plan. Background It was announced by the Prime Minister of India in January 2021 marking the five-year anniversary of the Startup India initiative. The PM, at the Startup […]
In News Recently, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, has held a webinar with various stakeholders to give and seek suggestions on amendments to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act, 1960. About PCA Act It intends to prevent the infliction of unnecessary pain […]
In News Recently, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launched the EatSmart Cities Challenge and Transport 4 All Challenge. About Transport 4 All (T4All) Challenge It was launched in collaboration with The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy(ITDP). The first edition of the Challenge focuses on digital innovation. Cities and start-ups will receive guidance […]
In News Recently, the ambitious Indian Rhino Vision 2020 (IRV2020) has come to a close with the release of two rhinos in Assam’s Manas National Park transported from Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary. About Indian Rhino Vision 2020 IRV 2020 was designed by Rhino Task Force 2005. Aims To increase Assam’s rhino population to 3000 by 2020, […]
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