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Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)

In News  February 24th is the third anniversary of the launch of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme. PM Kisan About:  The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme is a Central Sector Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Scheme.  Launch:  The scheme was launched on 24th of February 2019 (made effective from December 2018) to […]

Permanent Indus Commission

In Context  A 10-member Indian delegation will visit Pakistan for the annual meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission from March 1-3. Under the Indus Water Treaty, it is mandatory to hold a meeting at least once every year ending March 31 Image Courtesy: IE Agenda for the annual meeting Pakistan’s objections on Indian hydroelectric projects […]

Places in News: Donetsk & Luhansk

In News Russia backed separatists have controlled the southeastern Ukrainian regions of Donetsk and Luhansk.  About the regions Location: Donetsk and Luhansk are two states located in eastern Ukraine, which share a border with Russia. Separatist territories: Within these two states are two separatist territories known as the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) and Luhansk People’s […]

Insurgency Threat in Manipur

In News The Defence Minister while addressing an election rally in Imphal West, called upon insurgency groups operating in Manipur to shun violence and come to the negotiating table. He said the Centre is ready to hold dialogue with them to bring lasting peace to the region. Rise of insurgency in Manipur The emergence of […]

India -France External Affairs Ministers Meet

In News  Recently, External Affairs Minister of India held bilateral talks with his French counterpart. Major Highlights of the Meeting Setting up an India-France partnership on the blue economy and ocean governance: It will encompass maritime trade, marine trade in services, ports, the naval industry, fisheries, marine technology and scientific research, ocean observation, ocean modelling, […]

Minsk Agreements

In News US authorities have warned Russia not to invade Ukraine and urged both countries to return to a set of agreements designed to end a separatist war by Russian speakers in eastern Ukraine. About Minsk Agreements were signed in 2014 and 2015 in the Belarusian capital Minsk. MINSK I: Ukraine and the Russian-backed separatists […]

Japanese Encephalitis

In Context  Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi have designed and demonstrated a new strategy for developing potential drug molecules  for treating various diseases like the Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) About: It is a mosquito-borne flavivirus and belongs to the same genus as dengue, yellow fever and West […]

Statehood Day of Mizoram

In News  The Prime Minister of India greeted the people of Mizoram on its  Statehood Day. About  Every year, 20st February is celebrated as the Statehood Day of Mizoram  Background:  The area of Mizo hills became the Lushai Hills district within Assam at the time of independence, which was later renamed the Mizo Hills in […]

Draft India Data Accessibility & Use Policy 2022

In News The government published a draft data policy for public consultation, which says all data collected, generated, and stored by every government ministry and department will be open and shareable barring certain exceptions. Features of the Draft Indian Data Council (IDC) and India Data Office (IDO): It prescribes that a regulatory authority called the […]

Enforcement of Fundamental Duties

In News  Recently, the Supreme Court issued notices to the Centre and states in a writ petition seeking the enforcement of the fundamental duties of citizens as enshrined in the Constitution of India. Major Reasons behind SC’s notice  The recent petition argues that citizens have a duty to uphold the ideals of the country and […]