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FOOD SYSTEMS
16, May 2020
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Indian Economy
Why in News? As per the recently released Global Nutrition Report 2020, food systems should be inclusive, local and diverse to address food security and…
ECOVSENS: PORTABLE CORONAVIRUS DETECTION KIT
06, May 2020
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Science & Technology
Why in News? The researchers from the National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad, have developed a Biosensor that can Detect the Novel Coronavirus in…
BRICS AGAINST COVID 19
04, May 2020
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International / Indian Relations
Why in News? In the global war against the COVID-19, emerging economies, many belonging to BRICS, have reached out to other countries affected by the…
NATURAL PRODUCT BASED ALZHEIMER INHIBITOR
01, May 2020
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Science & Technology
Why in News? Scientists from Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), an autonomous institute under the Department of Science & Technology have developed…
PRIVACY CONCERNS DURING A PANDEMIC
30, Apr 2020
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Science & Technology
Why in News? The Aarogya Setu app, developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MEITY), has been…
MULTI-SYSTEM INFLAMMATORY STATE REQUIRING INTENSIVE CARE
30, Apr 2020
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Science & Technology
Why in News? Recently, the Paediatric Intensive Care Society (PICS) in the United Kingdom (UK) had observed an apparent rise in the number of children…
TO PRINT MORE MONEY, OR NOT TO
25, Apr 2020
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Indian Economy
Why in News? Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been trying to boost the liquidity in the financial system. It has bought government bonds from…
SEQUENCING OF INDIAN SPECIES
24, Apr 2020
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Science & Technology
Why in News? The Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI) is gearing up to play an important role in a nationwide project…
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION (DARE)
24, Apr 2020
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Indian Economy
Why in News? The Union Minister for Agriculture took a review meeting of the Department of Agricultural Research & Education (DARE) and Indian Council of…
HOW COVID-19 UNSETTLED RUPEE
22, Apr 2020
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Indian Economy
Why in News? The economic disruption due to the spread of the COVID-19 over the past few months has adversely affected various aspects of the…
COMBATTING ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE
21, Apr 2020
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Science & Technology
Why in News? While covid-19 has infected more than 2 million and killed nearly 150,000 people globally, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) looms large as a hidden…
RBI ANNOUNCES SECOND SET OF LIQUIDITY MEASURES
18, Apr 2020
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Indian Economy
Why in News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the second set of measures to preserve financial stability and help put money in…
IMPACT OF THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC ON AVIATION INDUSTRY
18, Apr 2020
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Indian Economy
Why in News? The Aviation Industry, like several other sectors, is facing a crisis in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Highlights: Issues faced by…
OUTDATED CENSUS DATA DEPRIVES OVER 10 CRORES OF PDS
17, Apr 2020
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Indian Economy
Why in News? Over 10 crore people have been excluded from the Public Distribution System (PDS) because outdated 2011 census data is being used to…
REMEMBERING JALLIANWALA BAGH
14, Apr 2020
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Modern Indian History
Why in News? The Prime Minister of India had paid tributes to the martyrs of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre on the day of commemorating 101…
EBOLA DEATH IN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
13, Apr 2020
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Science & Technology
Why in News? World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has recently recorded a second Ebola death in days…
SUCCESS OF A LOCAL SHUTDOWN: AGRA MODEL
13, Apr 2020
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Disaster Management
Why in News? The Centre showcased the Agra model at the daily COVID-19 briefing, and it is also being shared with other states as best…
SAARC 2.0
08, Apr 2020
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International / Indian Relations
Why in News? India has shown diplomatic resilience and leadership by forging unity in the neighbourhood in the war against COVID-19. Highlights: A tweet by…
COVID-19 AND ANOSMIA
08, Apr 2020
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Science & Technology
Context: Multiple reports have surfaced, primarily from Europe and the United States, from physicians and ear, nose and throat specialists, of COVID-19 patients complaining of…
ICMR ISSUES RULE BOOK ON ‘LARGE OUTBREAKS’
06, Apr 2020
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Disaster Management
Why in News? The Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) public guidelines to manage a large outbreak and guidelines on use of rapid antibody test…
E-WAY BILLS
04, Apr 2020
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Indian Economy
Why in News? Having been stuck for the last two weeks amid lockdown in the country, truckers raise concerns over e-way bills for goods in…
DISEASES OF ANIMAL AND FOREST ORIGIN
04, Apr 2020
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Disaster Management
Why in News? The recent rapid spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus across the world has focused attention on the invisible processes that help pathogens originally…
MGNREGA LABOURERS WAGE HIKE
02, Apr 2020
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Governance
Why in News? The Central Government has approved a double-digit hike in the wages of manual labourers under Mahatama Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act…
FOREIGN CONTRIBUTION TO PM-CARES FUND
02, Apr 2020
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? The Central Government has decided to accept contributions from abroad, irrespective of the nationalities, to the Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief…
COVID-19 OUTBREAK: WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BUILD A VENTILATOR
01, Apr 2020
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Science & Technology
Why in News? As India faces the danger of community spread of the Novel Coronavirus and a spike in Hospital Admissions, the government is seeking…
SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE: THE CHEMICAL IN THE SPRAY
01, Apr 2020
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Science & Technology
Context: Recently, in various places, migrant workers who returned from Delhi were showered with a disinfectant, apparently to sanitise them. The chemical in the spray…
RELIEF PACKAGE UNDER PRADHAN MANTRI GARIB KALYAN YOJANA
27, Mar 2020
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Indian Economy
Context Recently, Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Niramla Sitharaman has announced Rs 1.70 Lakh Crore relief package under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana for…
RECAPITALISATION OF RRBS
26, Mar 2020
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Indian Economy
Why in News? The Centre has approved a ₹1,340-crore recapitalisation plan for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs). The move is crucial to ensure liquidity in rural…
NATIONAL SUPERCOMPUTING MISSION
26, Mar 2020
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Science & Technology
Why in News? In an attempt to boost the country’s computing power, the National Super Computing Mission is steered jointly by the Ministry of Electronics…
CORONAVIRUS & DIGITAL SOLUTIONS
18, Mar 2020
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Science & Technology
Context: Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had asked people to share technology-driven solutions for coronavirus. MyGov, the nation’s citizen engagement platform, invited innovative solutions, Bioinformatics,…
NEW TEST WITH QUANTUM COINS & COMPUTERS FOR QUANTUM SENSING
07, Mar 2020
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Science & Technology
Why in News? Researchers from the Raman Research Institute (RRI) have devised a new test for fairness of quantum coin or qubit using entanglement theory.…
US – IRAN RELATIONS
10, Jan 2020
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International / Indian Relations
Why in News? Tensions between US and Iran has reduced after US has backed away from further conflict with Iran. About: The United States and…
NORTHEAST GAS PIPELINE GRID PROJECT
10, Jan 2020
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Indian Economy
Why in News? The Union Cabinet has given approval for viability-gap funding of North East Natural Gas Grid that connects Guwahati in Assam to other…
CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF (CDS)
08, Jan 2020
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Indian Polity / Governance
Context: The Creation of the post, Chief of Defence Staff erodes civilian supremacy over the defence establishment The Outline of India: In 1947 Lord Ismay,…
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AADHAAR AND OTHER LAWS (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2019
13, Jun 2019
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Governance
Why in News? In a major move aimed at making Aadhaar making people friendly, the Union Cabinet has approved “The Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment)…
PRESIDENT’S (NOT GOVERNOR’S) RULE IN J&K
13, Jun 2019
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PIB
Why in News? Based on the prevailing situation in the state as stated in the report of Governor of J&K, the Union Cabinet has approved…
NEW DELHI INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION CENTRE BILL, 2019
13, Jun 2019
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International / Indian Relations
Why in News? The Union Cabinet has approved the Bill New Delhi International Arbitration Centre (NDIAC) Bill, 2019 for introduction in the ensuing session of…
HYPERSONIC TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATOR VEHICLE (HSTDV)
13, Jun 2019
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Science & Technology
Why in News? The DRDO has conducted the maiden test of an indigenously developed Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV) along with several technologies. HSDTV: The…
NEW PAPER-BASED TEST KIT FOR MALARIA DETECTION
12, Jun 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 3 : Science & Technology - Achievements Of Indians In S&T Why in News? With over one million reported cases in 2017, malaria still…
DEFENCE SPACE RESEARCH AGENCY (DSRA)
12, Jun 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 3 : Science & Technology – Space technology Why in News? To enhance the capabilities of the armed forces to fight wars in space,…
PROJECT SASHAKT
12, Jun 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3 : Economy Why in News? RBI made it mandatory for lenders to enter into an Inter-Creditor Agreement (ICA) during the review of the…
NATIONAL DATA WAREHOUSE
12, Jun 2019
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Indian Polity / Governance
GS 2 : Governance - Ministries & Departments Of The Government Why in News? The statistical reforms are necessary for ensuring responsiveness to the changing…
NDMA CONDUCTED TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR CBRN EMERGENCIES
11, Jun 2019
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Disaster Management
Why in News? National Disaster Management Authority(NDMA) conducting a basic training programme at the Deendayal Port Trust in Kandla, Gujarat. Objective: The main aim is…
BHARAT STAGE – VI
11, Jun 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) released India’s first Type Approval Certificate (TAC) for Bharat Stage – VI (BS – VI) norms…
INDIA & PORTUGAL TO SET UP NATIONAL MARITIME HERITAGE MUSEUM
11, Jun 2019
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Culture
GS 1: Art & Culture Why in News? India has partnered with Portugal to set up a National Maritime Heritage Museum at Lothal in Gujarat.…
ASI DECLARED CHAUKHANDI STUPA AS OF NATIONAL IMPORTANT MONUMENT
11, Jun 2019
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Culture
GS 1: Art & Culture Why in News? Chaukhandi Stupa, an ancient Buddhist site located in Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh, has been declared as a Monument…
IRSDC ENTERS INTO TRIPARTITE PACT WITH FRENCH RAILWAYS, AGENCY
11, Jun 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3 : Economy - Infrastructure' Why in News? The Indian Railway Station Development Corporation (IRSDC), has entered in a Tripartite Agreement with French Railways…
NDMA CONDUCTED TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR CBRN EMERGENCIES
11, Jun 2019
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Disaster Management
GS 3: Disaster Management Why in News? National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) conducting a basic training programme at the Deendayal Port Trust in Kandla, Gujarat.…
BHARAT STAGE – VI
11, Jun 2019
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Geography / Environment
GS 3: Environment Why in News? International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) released India’s first Type Approval Certificate (TAC) for Bharat Stage – VI (BS…
RBI REVISES STRESSED ASSET RESOLUTION NORMS
10, Jun 2019
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Indian Economy
Why in News? The RBI has released revised set of norms on stressed asset resolution which are substantially less stringent from the previous one. Inter-Creditor…
INDIA TO HOLD FIRST EVER SIMULATED SPACE WARFARE EXERCISE
10, Jun 2019
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Internal Security
Why in News? • India to hold it’s first-ever simulated space warfare exercise in the last week of July, 2019. It has been named –…
AIR DEFENCE SYSTEMS TO INDIA
10, Jun 2019
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International / Indian Relations
Why in News? • The United States has approved the sale of armed drones to India also offered integrated air and missile defence systems. Its…
AAI SIGNS ‘TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT
09, Jun 2019
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Governance
GS 2 : Governance Why in News? The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has signed a 'Technical Assistance Agreement' with aerospace major Boeing. Highlights: The…
NEW START POLICY
09, Jun 2019
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International / Indian Relations
GS 3 : IR - International Happenings Why in News? Russian has warned to US to withdraw the Obama-era nuclear weapons pact New START due…
RBI MONETARY POLICY
08, Jun 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy Why in News? The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) cut interest rates by 25 basis points. This is…
GLOBAL ECONOMIC PROSPECTS BY WORLD BANK
08, Jun 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy Why in News? World Bank has released the report “Global Economic Prospects: Heightened Tensions, Subdued Investment”. Global Economic Prospects is a biannual…
FISCAL PERFORMANCE INDEX
08, Jun 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy Why in News? Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has launched a Fiscal Performance Index (FPI) to assess state and central budgets. Fiscal…
INDIA BACKS DHANAURI FOR RAMSAR SITE TAG
08, Jun 2019
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Geography / Environment
GS 3: Environment Why in News? The Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate change has asked Uttar Pradesh forest department,to propose Dhanauri in Greater Noida…
INDIAN NAVY ENVIRONMENT CONSERVATION ROADMAP (INECR)
07, Jun 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in news? The Indian Navy has formulated an environment conservation roadmap aimed at reducing energy consumption and diversifying its supply, an official statement INECR:…
RULE 49 MA
07, Jun 2019
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Indian Polity
Why in News? The Election Commission may “revisit” the rule for prosecution of a voter for making afalse complaint of malfunction of an electronic voting…
FISCAL PERFORMANCE INDEX BY CII
07, Jun 2019
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Indian Economy
Why in News? Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has come out with a ‘Fiscal Performance Index’ to assess quality of budgets presented by the Centre…
SWACHH BHARAT MISSION IMPACT ON GROUNDWATER
07, Jun 2019
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Governance
Why in News? Swachhata has affected all aspects of the environment – be it groundwater, surface water, soil or air – as well as health…
INDIA’S FIRST EMISSION TRADING SCHEME
07, Jun 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? Gujarat has launched India’s first trading programme to combat particulate air pollution on World Environment Day 2019, which has air pollution as…
JAN SHIKSHAN SANSTHANS
06, Jun 2019
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Governance
Why in News? Fee for SC/ST candidates, who join vocational training under Jan Shikshan Sansthans (JSS), has been waived off. These decisions aim to further…
PURCHASE MANAGER’S INDEX
05, Jun 2019
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Indian Economy
Why in News? • PMI or a Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) is an indicator of business activity — both in the manufacturing and services sectors.…
PERIODIC LABOUR FORCE SURVEY (PLFS) DATA FOR 2017-18
04, Jun 2019
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Indian Economy
Why in News? The govt has finally released Annual Report of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2017-18 and the Quarterly Bulletin PLFS. Periodic Labour…
PARTHENOGENESIS
04, Jun 2019
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Science & Technology
Why in News? About a week ago, the New England Aquarium in the US announced that a “virgin” anaconda had given birth during the winter.…
RICE BLAST DISEASE RESISTANCE
04, Jun 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 3 : Science & Technology - Biotechnology Why in News? Rice blast, caused by a fungus Magnaporthe oryzae, is one of the major diseases…
ICMR CALLS FOR COMPLETE BAN ON E-CIGARETTES
03, Jun 2019
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Governance
GS 2 : Governance - Health & Education Why in News? The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has recommended a complete ban on e-cigarettes…
GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES NEW ‘JAL SHAKTI’ MINISTRY
03, Jun 2019
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Governance
GS 2 : Governance -Ministries & Departments Of The Government Why in News? Fulfilling its poll promise, the government has launched a new unified ‘Jal…
CRISPR-CAS9 -GENE EDITING RULES
03, Jun 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology -Biotechnology Why in News? In a bid to make babies immune to infection by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), He…
HEAT WAVE
03, Jun 2019
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Geography / Environment
GS 3: Environment -Environmental impact assessment Why in News? Severe heat wave conditions will continue in many parts over the next couple of days, especially…
IAF SIGNS AN AGREEMENT WITH ISRO FOR GAGANYAAN MISSION
02, Jun 2019
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Science & Technology
Why in News? • Reserve Bank of India (RBl) permitted banks to accept Aadhaar number only for 'Know Your Customer' (KYC) verification of customers with…
SCIENTISTS IDENTIFY A NEW SPECIES OF WASP IN GOA
02, Jun 2019
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Agriculture
Why in News? • Scientists have recently identified a new species of Wasp from the genus Kudakrumia in Goa. Highlights: • The Wasp, Kudakrumia Rangnekari,…
IAF SIGNS AN AGREEMENT WITH ISRO FOR GAGANYAAN MISSION
02, Jun 2019
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Science & Technology
Why in News? • The Indian Air Force (IAF) has signed an agreement with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for crew selection and training…
IIT MADRAS LAUNCHES A DATA PLATFORM CALLED IDIP
01, Jun 2019
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Science & Technology
Why in News? • Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) launched a data platform called "Integrated Database on Infrastructure Projects (IDIP)". Highlights: • IDIP…
MENSTRUAL HYGIENE DAY 2019
01, Jun 2019
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International / Indian Relations
Why in News? • The MH Day seeks to break the silence, raise awareness and change the negative social norms surrounding menstrual hygiene. Highlights: …
THE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY (ICAT
01, Jun 2019
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Indian Economy
Why in News? • The International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT), Manesar, located in the northern automotive hub of India. Highlights: • It is a…
SUPERBUGS
01, Jun 2019
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Science & Technology
Why in News? U.N. Interagency Coordination Group (IACG) report on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) calls for greater action by stakeholders at all levels lest so-called “superbugs”…
INDIA RANKS 43RD IN IMD WORLD COMPETITIVENESS RANKINGS-2019
31, May 2019
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Indian Economy
Why in news? India ranks 43rd most competitive economy in the world in IMD World Competitiveness Rankings-2019. IMD World Competitiveness Rankings-2019: India has gained one…
T N MANOHARAN COMMITTEE
31, May 2019
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Indian Economy
Why in news? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday constituted a task force to suggest policy and regulatory interventions required for development of…
CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS REGARDING APPOINTMENT OF PRIME MINISTER & COM
31, May 2019
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Indian Polity
Why in news? Prime Minister Modi and his 57 member council of ministers takes oath Article 74: There shall be a Council of Ministers with…
EAST CONTAINER TERMINAL
30, May 2019
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International / Indian Relations
Why in news? Sri Lanka, Japan and India on Tuesday signed an agreement to jointly develop the East Container Terminal at the Colombo Port. East…
WHO OFFICIALLY DECLARES EXCESSIVE GAMING A DISORDER
30, May 2019
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Governance
Why in News? World Health Organisation (WHO) recently declared excessive mobile, video gaming as a disorder. Several mental and physical illness issues come up due…
COMMITTEE FOR HOUSING FINANCE CONSTITUTED BY RBI
30, May 2019
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Indian Economy
Why in News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) constituted a committee to review the existing state of mortgage securitisation in India and suggest measures…
BLOCKCHAIN DISTRICT
30, May 2019
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Indian Economy
Why in News? Telangana released a draft blockchain policy to set up country's first 'Blockchain District' in Hyderabad. Highlights: It is aimed to create an…
Agreement for Rajasthan with World Bank
30, May 2019
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PIB
CONTEXT: India signs Loan Agreement with the World Bank for Strengthening the Public Financial Management in Rajasthan Project. The objective is to improve Budget execution,…
BS Dhanoa will be Chairman COSC
30, May 2019
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PIB
CONTEXT: Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa received the baton of Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee from outgoing Chairman COSC.…
US HAS REMOVED INDIA FROM ITS CURRENCY MONITORING WATCHLIST
29, May 2019
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International / Indian Relations
Why in news? The US administration under Trump has removed India from its currency monitoring watch list. Countries in the list: India, alongside China, Japan,…
DRAFT EXPORT POLICY
29, May 2019
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Indian Economy
Why in News? The Commerce Ministry has come out with a comprehensive draft of the export policy which includes product- specific rules with a view…
SURFACE OZONE POLLUTION
29, May 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? According to a forecast by the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), with rising temperatures, surface ozone pollution…
NATIONAL SC-ST HUB
28, May 2019
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Governance
Why in News? • The National Small Industries Corporation Limited (NSIC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises…
AKASH MISSILE
28, May 2019
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Science & Technology
Why in news? Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully test fired AKASH-MK-1S missile. Highlights: It is surface to air anti-aircraft missile with a…
SOCIAL AND LABOR CONVERGENCE PROGRAMME (SLCP)
28, May 2019
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Indian Economy
Why in news? The ‘Social and Labor Convergence Programme (SLCP),’ an initiative to have a standard- neutral, converged assessment framework for the textile and clothing…
INTERNATIONAL CLASSIFICATION OF DISEASES (ICD)
28, May 2019
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Governance
Why in news? The World Health Organization has for the first time recognised “burn-out” in its International Classification of Diseases (ICD), which is widely used…
MEERLICTH OPTICAL TELESCOPE
27, May 2019
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Science & Technology
Why in news? Scientists in South Africa have launched the world’s first optical telescope linked to a radio telescope, combining “eyes and ears” to try…
EQUIP PROJECT
27, May 2019
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Governance
Why in News? Equip stands for Education Quality Upgradation and Inclusion The Ministry of HRD plans to launch this ambitious ₹5 lakh crore action plan…
SUPERCONDUCTIVITY
27, May 2019
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Science & Technology
Why in News? Scientists from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru confirms that their material exhibits major properties of superconductivity at ambient temperature and…
UAE LAUNCHES ‘GOLDEN CARD’ SCHEME
24, May 2019
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International / Indian Relations
GS 3: IR Why in news? The United Arab Emirates has launched a permanent residency scheme to woo wealthy individuals and exceptional talents, a move…
GROUND WATER ASSESSMENT
24, May 2019
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Governance
GS 2: Governance Why in news? The Union Water Ministry is finalising an updated estimate on the state of groundwater reserves in the country. Highlights:…
CRESTED IBISES
24, May 2019
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Geography / Environment
GS 3 : Environment- Conservation Why in News? An endangered bird was reintroduced to the wild by South Korean authorities on Wednesday, four decades after…
DOUBLING INDIA’S EXPORTS
24, May 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy Why in News? The high-level panel constituted by Commerce and Industry Ministry has recommended a host of measures for doubling India’s exports…
GOLDEN RICE
24, May 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 3 : Science & Technology - Awareness In The Fields Of It, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-Technology Why in News? The International Rice Research Institute…
ROOM FOR THE RIVER’ PROJECT
23, May 2019
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Disaster Management
GS 3 : Disaster Management Why in news? The Kerala CM after returning from the Netherlands tour spoke of incorporating the model for flood control…
NEW PLANTS SPECIES WITH HEALING PROPERTIES FOUND IN MANIPUR
23, May 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 3 : Science & Technology - Awareness In The Fields Of It, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-Technology Why in news? Scientists have identified new plants…
ISRO LAUNCHES RADAR IMAGING OBSERVATION SATELLITE RISAT-2B
23, May 2019
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Science & Technology
Why in news? In a predawn launch, a PSLV rocket of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) placed RISAT-2B, an X-band microwave Earth observation satellite,…
COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA (CCI)
23, May 2019
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International / Indian Relations
Why in news? The Competition Commission of India (CCI) celebrated its 10th Annual Day which marks the notification of the substantive enforcement provisions of the…
SUCCESSFUL FIRING OF BRAHMOS AIR LAUNCHED MISSILE
22, May 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology - Awareness In The Fields Of It, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-Technology Why in News? IAF successfully fired the BrahMos air…
MOU FOR JOINT COLLABORATION ON CANCER RESEARCH
22, May 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology - Awareness In The Fields Of It, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-Technology Why in News? The Department of Biotechnology (DBT), M/o…
8th INDO – MYANMAR COORDINATED PATROL
22, May 2019
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International / Indian Relations
Why in News? Myanmar Navy Ships arrived Port Blair for the ‘Opening Ceremony’ of the 8th Indo- Myanmar coordinated patrol (IMCOR) at Andaman and Nicobar…
INDIA CUTS OFF UN PANEL AFTER J&K REPORT
21, May 2019
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International / Indian Relations
GS 3: IR Why in news? Reacting angrily to a submission from the Geneva-based Human Rights Council (HRC) on the alleged violations in Jammu and…
INSURANCE REGULATORY AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
21, May 2019
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Governance
GS 2: Governance Why in News? Irdai proposes to increase third-party insurance premium for cars, two-wheelers Highlights: Irdai has proposed to increase the Motor TP…
CHARTER BASED BODIES
21, May 2019
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International / Indian Relations
GS 3: IR Why in News? Charter bodies include the UN Human Rights Council and Special Procedures. UNHRC: The Human Rights Council, which replaced the…
INDIA ADOPTS NEW STANDARDS FOR MEASURING KILOGRAM
21, May 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 3 : Science & Technology - Awareness In The Fields Of It, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-Technology Why in News? Recently, the CSIR-National Physical Laboratory…
WEARABLE SUPERCAPACITOR
20, May 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 3 : Science & Technology - Awareness In The Fields Of It, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-Technology Why in news? Researchers at the Indian Institute…
CHIEF RISK OFFICER (CRO) FOR NBFCS
20, May 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy Why in news? • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday said non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) with assets of more than…
RISAT-2B
20, May 2019
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Geography / Environment
GS 3 : Science & Technology - Awareness In The Fields Of It, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-Technology Why in News? Radar Imaging Satellite 2B is…
BRS CONVENTIONS
20, May 2019
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Geography / Environment
GS 3 : Environment- Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in News? The 14th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to Basel Convention…
NOT ALL ANIMALS MIGRATE BY CHOICE’ CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED
20, May 2019
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Geography / Environment
GS 3 : Environment- Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in News? Ahead of the International Day of Biological Diversity celebrated on May 22, UN…
POLY-DI-KETOENAMINE (PDK): NEW PLASTIC THAT COULD BE FULLY RECYCLED
19, May 2019
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International / Indian Relations
GS 3: Science & Technology - Awareness In The Fields Of It, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-Technology Why in news? The scientists have created a next-generation…
SIMBEX-19
19, May 2019
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International / Indian Relations
GS 3: IR Why in news? On successful completion of IMDEX 19, IN ships Kolkata and Shakti are continuing their stay at Singapore to participate…
MRSAM FIRING TRIALS
19, May 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 3 : Science & Technology - Awareness In The Fields Of It, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-Technology Why in news? The Indian Navy achieved a…
NEFT & RTGS
19, May 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy Why in news? The RBI has proposed to examine the possibility of extending availability of National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) round-the-clock on…
Dr. P.K. Mishra conferred with Sasakawa Award
19, May 2019
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PIB
CONTEXT : United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) conferred Sasakawa Award 2019 for Disaster Risk Reduction to Dr. Pramod Kumar Mishra. He is…
Union Ministry of Envt to undertake a project
19, May 2019
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PIB
CONTEXT : Union Ministry of Environment announced a project to create DNA Database for Indian Rhinos. This is done in order to curb poaching and…
IMPORT OF REFURBISHED MOBILE PHONES
18, May 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy Why in News? India has allowed the import of refurbished mobile phones, subject to the condition that they are certified by the…
MASALA BOND
18, May 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy Why in News? The state-owned Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) debuted its ‘masala bond’ issue of ₹ 2,150 crore on the…
ISRO’S SEVEN MEGA MISSIONS
18, May 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 3 : Science & Technology - Awareness In The Fields Of It, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-Technology Why in News? ISRO has planned seven mega…
GRAPHITE RESERVES OF INDIA
17, May 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy Why in news? Geological Survey of India (GSI) has released a report on graphite reserves in India. Highlights: Arunachal Pradesh sits on…
NATIONAL E-VIDHAN APPLICATION (NEVA) PROJECT
17, May 2019
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Governance
GS 2: Governance Why in news? Kerala Legislative Assembly recently announced an initiative to digitize all its records and proceedings under its ambitious project called…
PRADHAN MANTRI FASAL BIMA YOJANA (PMFBY)
17, May 2019
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International / Indian Relations
S 2: Governance - Govt Schemes Why in news? Four north-eastern States Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram — are not covered under the Pradhan…
COMPREHENSIVE NUCLEAR TEST BAN TREATY
17, May 2019
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International / Indian Relations
GS 3: IR - Events Why in news? The executive secretary of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) has offered India an ‘Observer’ status…
PAYMENT AND SETTLEMENT SYSTEMS IN INDIA: VISION 2019-2021 DOCUMENT
16, May 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy Why in news? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the ‘Payment and Settlement System in India: Vision 2019 – 2021’…
PROJECT ‘SPARROW-CBIC’ FOR APAR IMPLEMENTED
16, May 2019
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Governance
GS 2: Governance Why in News? Project ‘SPARROW-CBIC’ for online writing of Annual Performance Appraisal Report (APAR) in SPARROW (Smart Performance Appraisal Report Recording Online…
WORKSHOP ON ARTIFICIAL BIO ORGANS
16, May 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 3 : Science & Technology - Awareness In The Fields Of It, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-Technology Why in News? In order to strengthen Indo-Australian…
INDIA SETS THE TONE AT COP MEETINGS OF BASEL
16, May 2019
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International / Indian Relations
GS 3: IR - Events Why in News? Conference of the Parties (COP) to Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes…
INDIA’S SMALLEST ORCHIDS DISCOVERED IN ASSAM
15, May 2019
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Geography / Environment
GS 3: Environment &BD Why in news? Lecanorchis Taiwaniana (the parasitic bloom), a type of Orchid was accidentally discovered in Assam by Assam's forest officer…
7th ECONOMIC CENSUS 2019
15, May 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy Why in News? In the run up to upcoming 7th Edition of Economic Census, a national training workshop of the Master Trainers…
SERVICES TRADE RESTRICTIVENESS INDEX
15, May 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy Why in News? STRI is released by Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Highlights: It was launched in 2014 and it…
NASA’S ARTEMIS TO PUT FIRST WOMAN ON MOON
15, May 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology - Awareness in The Fields Of It, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-Technology Why in News? NASA’s plans for the first woman…
COASTAL REGULATION ZONE (CRZ) RULES
15, May 2019
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Geography / Environment
GS 3: Environment-Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in news? The Supreme Court last week ordered the demolition, within a month, of five apartment complexes…
CCMB SCIENTISTS SEQUENCE ASIATIC LION GENOME
14, May 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 3 : Science & Technology Why in news? The entire genome of Asiatic lion has been sequenced by scientists from CSIR-Centre for Cellular and…
NEW UN ACCORD TO CURB EXPORT OF PLASTIC WASTE
14, May 2019
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Geography / Environment
GS 3 : Environment-Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in news? Around 180 governments agreed on a new UN accord to regulate the export of…
INDIA TO CO-CHAIR CONSULTATIVE GROUP (CG)
14, May 2019
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Disaster Management
GS 3: Disaster Management Why in News? India is unanimously chosen as co-chair of the Consultative Group (CG) of Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and…
POWERGRID HELPS IN RESTORATION OF POWER IN FANI AFFECTED AREAS
14, May 2019
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Disaster Management
GS 3: Disaster Management Why in News? Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (POWERGRID), a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power,…
DNA DATABASE FOR INDIAN RHINOS
14, May 2019
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Geography / Environment
GS 3: Environment-Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in News? The Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has begun a project to create…
MICROSOFT LAUNCHES “ELECTIONGUARD” FOR SECURE VOTING
12, May 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology Why in news? Microsoft has announced the launch of "ElectionGuard", a free open-source Software Development Kit (SDK) to help nations…
CONTRACT SIGNED BETWEEN KONKAN RAILWAYS AND NEPAL RAILWAYS
12, May 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economics - Infrastructure Railways Why in news? India and Nepal have inked a deal on procurement of two diesel operated trains. The contract…
BARN OWLS
12, May 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economics - Animal-Rearing Why in news? Three pairs of barn owls have been taken from Kerala to Kavaratti under a rodent management programme.…
IAF GETS FIRST APACHE GUARDIAN ATTACK HELICOPTER
12, May 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology - Defence Why in news? US aerospace major Boeing has handed over first of the 22 Apache Guardian attack helicopters…
COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA
11, May 2019
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Governance
GS 2: Governance Why in News? The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has started a probe against Google for alleged anti-competitive practices with respect to…
INTERNATIONAL WATER CONFERENCE
11, May 2019
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International / Indian Relations
GS 3: IR - Organizations Why in News? UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) will organise a International Water Conference over May 13-14 at…
WTO MINISTERIAL MEETING
11, May 2019
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International / Indian Relations
GS 3: IR - Organizations Why in News? India will host a WTO ministerial meeting of developing countries in New Delhi. Highlights: The meeting is…
In Ships Undertake Group Sail
10, May 2019
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International Report
Why in news? IN Ships Kolkata and Shakti carried out Group Sail with naval ships of Japan, Philippines and the United States of America in…
World Customs Organization (WCO)
10, May 2019
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Indian Economy
Why in news? Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) is organising a meeting of the Regional Heads of Customs Administration of Asia Pacific…
India Adds 40mn New Internet Users Each Year
10, May 2019
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Science & Technology
Why in News? According to Google’s ‘Year in Search – India: Insights for Brands’ report, an estimated 40 million Indians are joining the internet bandwagon…
Indian Scientists Discover How Serotonin Helps Brain Cells Cope with Stress
10, May 2019
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Science & Technology
Why in News? Indian scientists have discovered that serotonin boosts energy production in brain cells and helps them survive under stress. This new knowledge can…
India and China Sign Protocol For Export Of Indian Chilli Meal
10, May 2019
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Indian Economy
Why in News? Delegates from India and China held a meeting in New Delhi today to discuss trade related issues of pending Indian request for…
India’s First Indigenous Microprocessor “Ajit” Developed
09, May 2019
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Science & Technology
Why in news? Engineers from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) have developed a microprocessor called "AJIT" which could reduce the country's dependence…
Who For Eliminating Industrially Produced Trans Fats by 2023
09, May 2019
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International Report
Why in news? The World Health Organisation (WHO) is working with the International Food and Beverage Alliance (IFBA) to eliminate trans fat from industrially produced…
Basel Convention
09, May 2019
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International Report
Why in News? 14th Conference of the Parties to the Basel Convention (COP-14) is being held in Geneva, Switzerland. The theme of the meetings will…
How China, followed by India, has led greening efforts across world
09, May 2019
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Defence / Internal Security
Why in News? A new satellite-based study shows that China and India are leading the crease greening efforts” across the world. The findings of MODIS:…
ARCTIC COUNCIL
09, May 2019
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International Report
Why in News? India has been re-elected as an observer to the Arctic Arctic council: The Arctic Council was established in 1989. It is an…
PURPLE FROG SET TO BE CROWNED KERALA’S STATE AMPHIBIAN
08, May 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in news? There is an ongoing campaign in Kerala to declare ‘Maveli’, the purple frog as Kerala’s State Amphibian, making it first of its…
DENGVAXIA
08, May 2019
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Science & Technology
Why in news? Sanofi Pasteur’s controversial vaccine dengvaxia has been approved by the US Food & Drug Administration, the first dengue vaccine to get the…
GLOBAL STATUS REPORT ON ROAD SAFETY
08, May 2019
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International Report
Why in News? Road accidents are the leading cause of death among people in the 5-29 age-group worldwide with more than 1.35 million lives lost…
INDIA CEO FORUM ORGANIZED TO DISCUSS CLIMATE CHANGE ISSUES
08, May 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? India CEO Forum on Climate Change organized by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). The pioneering initiative of the…
CBIC ORGANISES MEETING OF REGIONAL HEADS OF CUSTOMS
08, May 2019
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Indian Economy
Why in News? Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) is organising a meeting of the Regional Heads of Customs Administration of Asia Pacific…
ODISHA’S WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES RAVAGED BY FANI
08, May 2019
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Disaster Management
Why in News: Severe Cyclone Fani rendered not only several thousand people homeless as it tore along India’s east coast, but also dealt a body…
UK HAS BECOME THE FIRST COUNTRY TO DECLARE A ‘CLIMATE EMERGENCY’
07, May 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in news? UK Parliament has passed an extraordinary measure: a national declaration of an Environment and Climate Emergency. The UK is the first national…
IPBES GLOBAL ASSESSMENT REPORT
07, May 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? The health of ecosystems that humans and other species depend on is “deteriorating more rapidly than ever”, with up to one million…
GRIZZLED GIANT SQUIRREL
07, May 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? For the first time, researchers have sighted nests of the grizzled giant squirrel Grizzled Giant Squirrel: Grizzled giant squirrel is a large…
INITIATIVES BY COMMERCE MINISTRY TO BOOST TRADE WITH AFRICAN COUNTRIES
07, May 2019
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International / Indian Relations
Why in News? Commerce Ministry and Indian High Commissions and Embassies of eleven African countries arranged an interaction over Digital Video Conference (DVC) with the…
PACIFIC DECADAL OSCILLATION (PDO)
06, May 2019
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Geography / Environment
Low monsoon rainfall in NE: Northeast India, one of the wettest places on the Earth has been experiencing rapid drying, especially in the last 30…
LAUNCH OF FOURTH SCORPENE CLASS SUBMARINE – VELA
06, May 2019
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Indian Polity / Governance
Why in news? Vela, the fourth Scorpene class submarine being constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited for the Indian Navy, was launched. MDL is one…
INDIA LAGS BEHIND IN INCLUSIVE GROWTH
06, May 2019
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Indian Economy
Why in News? According to data computed by the Indian Council of Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER), India is far behind neighbours China and…
INDIA AND U.S. HOLD BILATERAL TRADE MEETING
06, May 2019
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International Report
Why in News? India and the United States held the India-U.S. Bilateral Trade meeting in New Suresh Prabhu, Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil…
06, May 2019
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Indian Economy
Why in News? The 15th Finance Commission has scheduled meetings with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and with the Banks and Financial institutions FC…
NCMC REVIEWS RESCUE AND RELIEF OPERATIONS
05, May 2019
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Disaster Management
Why in News? Cabinet Secretary Sh. P. K. Sinha today reviewed rescue and relief measures in the cyclone affected areas of Odisha, West Bengal and…
PROJECT SASHAKT
05, May 2019
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Governance
Why in News? Public Sector Banks (PSBs) may now use provisions of Project Sashakt to deal with economically unviable projects where lenders could still initiate…
WAYS AND MEANS ADVANCES (WMA)
05, May 2019
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Indian Economy
Why in news? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in consultation with the government of India has set the limits for Ways and Means Advances…
STATE-OWNED NEWSPACE CREATES A FLUTTER AMONG SPACE STARTUPS
05, May 2019
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Science & Technology
Why in News Department of Space (DoS) quietly registered its second commercial entity, NewSpace India Ltd. (NSIL), in Bengaluru. Details: The small, new age ventures …
WHATSAPP UNVEILS ‘CHECKPOINT TIPLINE’
04, May 2019
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Governance
Why in News? WhatsApp unveiled its ‘Checkpoint Tipline’, where people can check the authenticity of information received as the messaging giant looks to crack down…
ROSS ICE SHELF
04, May 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? Antarctica’s Ross Ice Shelf, the world’s largest ice shelf roughly the size of France is melting rapidly. Ross Ice Shelf: An international…
DRAFT RULES FOR POULTRY FARMING:
04, May 2019
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Governance
Why in News? Recently draft rules have been laid under Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Egg-laying Hens) Rules, 2019, after High court issued a directive…
NUGEN MOBILITY SUMMIT 2019
04, May 2019
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Indian Economy
Why in News? The International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) is organizing a NuGen Mobility Summit, 2019, at Manesar, NCR. The objective of the Summit…
HIGH SECURITY NUMBER PLATES
03, May 2019
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Indian Polity / Governance
Why in News? The issuing of certificate of registration (RC) for all classes of motor vehicles has been blocked from 2nd May 2019 in the…
ISRO TO LAUNCH RADAR IMAGING SATELLITE ‘RISAT 2BR1’
02, May 2019
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Science & Technology
Why in News? India is planning to launch its latest radar imaging satellite RISAT 2BR1 towards the end of May 2019 on one of the…
KASHMIR STAG (HANGUL)
02, May 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? A massive decline in the population of Kashmir’s iconic wildlife species, the Hangul (Cervus hanglu hanglu), also known as the Kashmir stag,…
99942 APOPHIS
02, May 2019
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Science & Technology
Asteroid ‘99942 Apophis’: On April 13, 2029, a near-Earth asteroid will cruise by Earth, about 31,000 km above the surface. The asteroid, called 99942 Apophis,…
GUJARAT SALT FOR DE-ICING
02, May 2019
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Governance
Why in news? For the past three years, the salt export from Gujarat has significantly shot up with the major chunk being used in de-icing…
ALGORITHMIC TRADING
02, May 2019
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Indian Economy
Why in News? Sebi finds National Stock Exchange of India Ltd (NSE)guilty of lapses in algo trade case. What is Algorithm? It is a set…
NAMING OF CYCLONES
02, May 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The newest cyclone to emerge out of the Bay of Bengal has been named Before that, there were cyclones Hudhud in 2014,…
A CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR WASTE TO WEALTH TECHNOLOGIES
02, May 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? To commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) and IIT Delhi have come…
ALL MODULES GETTING READY FOR CHANDRAYAAN-2 LAUNCH
01, May 2019
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Science & Technology
Why in News? All modules of Chandrayaan-2 are getting ready for launch in July 2019. Chandrayaan-2 mission: Chandrayaan-2, India’s second lunar mission, has three modules…
INDIAN AND FRENCH NAVIES CONDUCT VARUNA
01, May 2019
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Defence / Internal Security
Why in News? The first part of the Indo-French joint naval exercise, Varuna 19.1 will be conducted off the Goa coast. Ex Varuna: The exercise…
WORKSHOP ON “SPACE WARFARE AND TECHNOLOGY”
01, May 2019
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Science & Technology
Why in News? Directorate of Indian Defence University (IDU) is organizing a two day workshop on “Space Warfare and Technology” for senior and middle level…
CYCLONE FANI
01, May 2019
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Disaster Management
GS 3: Disaster Management Why in News? Cyclone Fani, is the first severe, cyclonic storm to have formed in April in India’s oceanic neighbourhood since…
INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY (ICAT)
01, May 2019
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Indian Economy
Why in News? The automotive industry is the sunshine industry in India contributing to over 7.5% to country’s GDP. Government of India has huge focus…
INDEX OF EIGHT CORE INDUSTRIES
30, Apr 2019
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Indian Economy
Why in News? The Index of Eight Core Industries is a provisional index which is released every month. It is calculated by using Laspeyre’s formula…
NEPAL COLLECTED 3000 KG WASTE FROM EVEREST
30, Apr 2019
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Geography / Environment
GS 3: Environment |Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in News? Nepal has collected about 3,000 kilograms of solid waste from Mt. Everest since when…
INDIAN SUBCONTINENT’S COLLISION WITH ASIA BOOSTED OXYGEN IN WORLD’S OCEANS
30, Apr 2019
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Geography / Environment
GS 1: Geographical Features & Their Locations Why in News? When the landmass that is now the Indian subcontinent slammed into Asia about 50 million…
COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL CLEAN AIR PROGRAMME
30, Apr 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Environment |Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in News? The Union Environment Ministry has constituted a committee to implement the National Clean Air…
ISHAD MANGO IS UNDER THE THREAT OF BECOMING RARE
30, Apr 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy - Food Processing & Related Industries In India Why in News? A local mango variety called Ishad is facing the threat of…
ICMR LAUNCHES ‘MERA INDIA’ TO ELIMINATE MALARIA BY 2030
29, Apr 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The Indian Council of Medical Research has launched the MERA India – a conglomeration of partners working on malaria control – in…
SEMINAR ON ‘USE OF TECHNICAL TEXTILES IN WATER RESOURCES WORKS’ HELD
29, Apr 2019
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Governance
Why in News? One day Technical Seminar was organized by Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation on “Use of Technical Textiles in…
BCIM ECONOMIC CORRIDOR
29, Apr 2019
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International Report
Why in News? China has said that the Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar (BCIM) Corridor will not be a part of the Belt & Road Initiative. BCIM Economic Corridor:…
INDIAN ARMY SIGNS MOU WITH NHPC TO BUILD UNDERGROUND TUNNELS
28, Apr 2019
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Indian Economy
Why in News? Indian Army has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) Limited to build four underground tunnels. Highlights:…
RBI EXTENDS OMBUDSMAN SCHEME TO NON-DEPOSIT TAKING NBFCS
28, Apr 2019
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Indian Economy
Why in News? Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the extension of the Ombudsman Scheme for Non- Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs). Highlights: To eligible non-deposit…
RBI DIVESTS ENTIRE STAKE IN NHB, NABARD
28, Apr 2019
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Indian Economy
Why in News? The RBI has divested its remaining stake in the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and National Housing Bank (NHB)…
GLOBAL FOOD POLICY REPORT
27, Apr 2019
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International / Indian Relations
Why in News? Global Food Policy Report released by the Washington DC-based International Food Theme: Rural revitalization is the theme for 2019. Highlights: Marked by…
WHO GUIDELINES ON PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS OF AGE
27, Apr 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The WHO issued guidelines as part of a campaign to tackle the global obesity crisis and ensure that young children grow up…
GLOBAL TALENT COMPETITIVE INDEX 2019
27, Apr 2019
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Indian Economy
Why in News? The sixth consecutive year in the Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) 2019, announced in Singapore. Highlights: The theme of ‘Entrepreneurial Talent and…
The Global Forest Watch (GFW)
26, Apr 2019
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Disaster Management
Why in News? The Global Forest Watch (GFW) is released by World Resources Institute (WRI) which reveals that India has lost over 1.6 million hectare…
Special 301 Report
26, Apr 2019
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International Report
Why in News? India continues to remain on the United States (US) ‘Priority Watch List’ for alleged violations of intellectual property rights (IPR) and for…
International Solar Alliance Funding
26, Apr 2019
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International Report
Why in News? The International Solar Alliance, a global body for cooperation among solar resource-rich countries, will no longer be classified as a foreign source…
SEBI Reduces Minimum Subscription Requirement For REITS
26, Apr 2019
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Indian Economy
Why in News? SEBI has reduced the minimum subscription requirement as well as defined trading lots for REITs and Highlights: SEBI has come out with…
ILLEGAL CULTIVATION OF BT BRINJAL
26, Apr 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology Why in News? The activists representing the Coalition for a GM-Free India (CGFI) have alleged that Bt brinjal is being…
GLOBAL DEAL FOR NATURE (GDN)
25, Apr 2019
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Geography / Environment
GS 3: Environment |Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in News? Saving the diversity and abundance of life on Earth may cost $100 billion a…
E-WAY BILL SYSTEM
25, Apr 2019
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Governance
GS 2: Governance Why in News? Recently, the Finance Ministry has introduced changes in the e-way bill system. Highlights: The new enhanced system would come…
BAN OF MELAMINE
25, Apr 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology - Awareness In The Fields Of It, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-Technology, Bio-Technology Why in News? The government has extended the…
BHARAT STAGE VI
25, Apr 2019
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Geography / Environment
GS 3: Environment |Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in News? Maruti Suzuki Ltd has launched its popular Baleno and Alto hatchbacks with engines compliant…
PAYROLL REPORTING IN INDIA – A FORMAL EMPLOYMENT PERSPECTIVE GS
25, Apr 2019
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Governance
GS 2: Governance Why in News? The Central Statistics Office (CSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released the press note on Employment Outlook…
MOSQUIRIX: WORLD’S FIRST MALARIA VACCINE
24, Apr 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology - Awareness In The Fields Of It, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-Technology, Bio-Technology Why in News? African Nation, Malawi will be…
66th NATIONAL FILM AWARDS TO BE DECLARED AFTER GENERAL ELECTIONS, 2019
24, Apr 2019
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Culture
GS 1: Art and Culture Why in News? Since the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) is in force, which facilitates level playing field to all…
NATIONAL PANCHAYATI RAJ DAY
24, Apr 2019
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Governance
GS 2: Governance Why in News? The National Panchayati Raj Day is celebrated every year in India on 24th April. Highlights: The Constitution of India…
INTEGRATED FARMING NEEDED TO DOUBLE FARMER’S INCOME
24, Apr 2019
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Agriculture
GS 3: Agriculture Why in News? The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has stressed the need to promote integrated farming practices to…
INDIAN COAST GUARD VESSEL C-441
24, Apr 2019
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Defence / Internal Security
GS 3: Internal Security Why in News? The Indian Coast Guard commissioned its latest acquisition, an interceptor vessel named C-441, at a ceremony held at…
TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE DIGITAL LIBRARY (TKDL)
23, Apr 2019
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Governance
GS 2: Governance Why in News? CSIR jointly with Department of AYUSH (now Ministry) developed the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL). TKDL: A globally recognized…
BACTERIOPHAGES IN GANGA WATER
23, Apr 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology - Awareness In The Fields Of It, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-Technology, Bio-Technology Why in News? A study commissioned by the…
INVESTOR EDUCATION AND PROTECTION FUND (IEPF) AUTHORITY RECOVERS RS 1514 CR OF DEPOSITORS’ MONEY
23, Apr 2019
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Governance
GS 2: Governance Why in News? In a major success, the IEPF Authority has been able to enforce The Peerless General Finance and Investment Company…
CONTROLLER GENERAL OF DEFENCE ACCOUNTS (CGDA)
23, Apr 2019
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Governance
GS 2: Governance Why in News? Shri Rajendra Kumar Nayak took over as the 52nd Controller General of Defence Accounts. He is from the Indian…
PROJECT 15B
22, Apr 2019
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Science & Technology
Why in News? State-owned Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) has launched India’s third Project 15B Visakhapatnam-class guided-missile destroyer, the future INS Imphal, in Mumbai Project…
CSIR UNDERTAKES A GENOME SEQUENCING PROJECT
22, Apr 2019
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Science & Technology
Why in News? The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has undertaken an indigenous genetic mapping effort to educate a generation of students on…
A NEW LANDSCAPE ON THE HORIZON
22, Apr 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? The recent scientific evidence has given a glimpse of the Earth’s changing contours—the African continent is splitting into Africa is splitting: A…
49th Annual Earth Day Observed
22, Apr 2019
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International Events
Why in News? Earth Day 2019 observed on 22nd April 2019 marks the 49th annual Earth Earth Day 2019 is observed with the theme 'Protect…
NASA SCIENTISTS DETECT FIRST MOLECULE OF UNIVERSE
22, Apr 2019
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Science & Technology
Why in News? The scientists of NASA have detected the first molecule which is Helium Hydride that was formed from stray atoms in the Universe…
INTERNATIONAL FLEET REVIEW
21, Apr 2019
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International Report
Why in News? IN Ships Kolkata and Shakti are scheduled to arrive Qingdao, China on 21 Apr 19 to participate in the International Fleet Review…
IN-VPM BILAT EXERCISE
21, Apr 2019
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International / Indian Relations
Why in News? Indian Navy undertook the second edition of the bilateral maritime exercise between Indian Navy and Vietnam Peoples’ Navy at/ off Cam Ranh…
NAVAL COMMANDERS’ CONFERENCE 2019
21, Apr 2019
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Defence / Internal Security
Why in News? The first edition of Naval Commanders’ Conference of 2019 is scheduled at New Delhi (from 23 to 25 April 2019). Highlights: The…
THE FACE OF DISASTERS 2019 REPORT
20, Apr 2019
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Disaster Management
Why in News? The Face of Disasters 2019 report was recently published by Sustainable Environment and Ecological Development Society (SEEDS). Highlights: The ‘Face of Disasters…
INDIA AND FRANCE TO CONDUCT LARGEST NAVAL EXERCISE “VARUNA”
20, Apr 2019
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International Report
Why in News? India and France are all set to hold their largest-ever naval exercise 'Varuna' with aircraft carriers, destroyers, submarines and fighters early May…
LEARNING COIN
20, Apr 2019
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International Events
Why in News? International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank have together launched a private blockchain with a pseudo-token- "Learning Coin". Highlights: The new…
UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARKS
20, Apr 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? UNESCO Global Geoparks are single, unified geographical areas where sites and landscapes of international geological significance are managed with a holistic concept…
SATURN’S MOON TITAN HAS 100-M DEEP METHANE LAKES
18, Apr 2019
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Science & Technology
Why in News? Saturn’s largest moon Titan has small liquid lakes that run more than 100 metres deep, perched atop hills and filled with methane,…
WORLD HERITAGE DAY 2019
18, Apr 2019
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Culture
World Heritage Day: The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) in 1982 had decided to celebrate April 18 as as the International Day for…
BBIN INITIATIVE
18, Apr 2019
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International Report
Why in News? In the backdrop of the growing maritime engagement between India and Vietnam, the Indian Navy undertook the second edition of the bilateral…
SCIENTIFIC MANAGEMENT OF MANGROVES IS NEED OF THE HOUR
18, Apr 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? Mangroves are salt-tolerant vegetation that grows in intertidal regions of rivers and estuaries. They are referred to as ‘tidal forests’ and belong…
Exercise ‘SEA VIGIL’
17, Apr 2019
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International Report
Why in News? The debrief of Exercise Sea Vigil was held on 16 April19 Highlights: The maiden national level Coastal Defence Exercise SEA VIGIL was…
PROFIT ATTRIBUTION TO PERMANENT ESTABLISHMENT (PE) IN INDIA
17, Apr 2019
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Indian Economy
Why in News? Recognizing the significance of issues relating to attribution of profits to a permanent establishment as well as the need to bring greater…
INDIAN NAVY-VIETNAM PEOPLES’ NAVY BILATERAL EXERCISE
17, Apr 2019
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International Events
Why in News? In the backdrop of the growing maritime engagement between India and Vietnam, the Indian Navy undertook the second edition of the bilateral…
SUSPENSION OF LOC TRADE BETWEEN J&K AND POJK
17, Apr 2019
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Bilateral
Why in News? India suspended Line of Control (LoC) trade between Jammu & Kashmir and Pakistan- occupied Jammu & Kashmir with effect from 19-04-2019 after…
INDO-PACIFIC WING SET UP IN THE FOREIGN OFFICE
16, Apr 2019
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International Report
Why in News? The Ministry of External Affairs has set up an Indo-Pacific Wing in the foreign office Highlights: The Indo-Pacific division is intended to…
NGT FORMS CENTRAL MONITORING COMMITTEE TO CHECK RIVER POLLUTION
16, Apr 2019
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Indian Polity / Governance
Why in News? The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has formed a Central Monitoring Committee to prepare and enforce a national plan to make over 350…
RESILIENT CITIES ASIA-PACIFIC (RCAP) CONGRESS
16, Apr 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? The 4th Resilient Cities Asia-Pacific (RCAP) Congress 2019 was organized by the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI). Resilient Cities Asia-Pacific:…
NIRBHAY SUB-SONIC CRUISE MISSILE
16, Apr 2019
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Internal Security
Why in News? Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully test fired indigenously designed & developed Long Range Sub-Sonic Cruise Missile “Nirbhay” from the Integrated…
UNIFIED PAYMENTS INTERFACE
15, Apr 2019
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Indian Economy
Why in News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and some industry players from April 2018 to March…
YANGTZE GIANT SOFTSHELL TURTLE
15, Apr 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? The last female of rare Yangtze Giant Softshell turtles died in China Highlights: The only known female member of one of the…
WORLD’S LARGEST PLANE
15, Apr 2019
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Science & Technology
Why in News? The world’s largest aircraft took off over the Mojave Desert in California, the first flight for the carbon-composite plane built by Strato…
PHASE 4 OF GEOSYNCHRONOUS SATELLITE LAUNCH VEHICLE (GSLV)
15, Apr 2019
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Science & Technology
Why in News? The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, has approved ongoing GSLV continuation programme Phase-4 consisting of five GSLV flights during the…
INDIA TO BE TREATED AS NATO ALLY
15, Apr 2019
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Bilateral
Why in News? American lawmakers have reintroduced a key legislation in their House of Representatives which seeks to advance the US-India strategic relationship HR 2123…
Namami Gange Gets Global Recognition at World Summit
13, Apr 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) was awarded the distinction of “Public Water Agency of the Year” by Global Water Intelligence…
BAMBOO RICE SHOWS UP IN ODISHA
13, Apr 2019
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Agriculture
Why in News? Odisha is among the states known for a wide variety of rice, the staple food of eastern and north-eastern India and beyond.…
New Genetic Method to Empower Conservation
13, Apr 2019
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Science & Technology
Why in News? A team of scientists at Stanford University and the National Centre for Biological Sciences at India’s Tata Institute of Fundamental Research have…
Gig Economy
12, Apr 2019
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Indian Economy
Why in News? Delhi has emerged as the top destination for migrant workers. Highlights: An estimated 56% of new employment in India is being generated…
Namami Gange Gets Global Recognition at World Summit
12, Apr 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) was awarded the distinction of “Public Water Agency of the Year” by Global Water Intelligence…
India Stares at Pile of Solar E-Waste
12, Apr 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? According to a recent study conducted by an energy consultancy firm Bridge To India (BTI) Ltd., India’s PV (photovoltaic) waste volume is…
Bamboo Rice Shows Up In Odisha
12, Apr 2019
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Indian Economy
Why in News? Odisha is among the states known for a wide variety of rice, the staple food of eastern and north-eastern India and beyond.…
EXERCISE BOLD KURUKSHETRA
11, Apr 2019
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Internal Security
GS 3: Internal Security Why in News? The 12th edition of joint military exercise between India and Singapore culminated on 11 April 2019 after an…
GLOBAL FINANCIAL STABILITY REPORT 2019
11, Apr 2019
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Indian Economy
Why in News? The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released the Global Financial Stability Report (GFSR) is a semiannual report. The April 2019 Global Financial Stability…
STATE OF WORLD POPULATION-2019
11, Apr 2019
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International Report
Why in News? The State of World Population-2019 released by United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). Highlights: India’s population grew at an average of 1.2% annually…
CURRENCY CHESTS
11, Apr 2019
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Indian Economy
Why in News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued guidelines for banks to set up new currency chests. The guidelines: Area of the…
NET-ZERO ENERGY COMPLEX
10, Apr 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? To achieve sustainable living standards, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has conceptualised a “net-zero energy complex” for its new…
WORLD BANK’S MIGRATION AND DEVELOPMENT BRIEF
10, Apr 2019
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Indian Economy
Why in News? According to the latest edition of the World Bank’s Migration and Development Brief, India has retained its position as the world’s top…
SMALL FINANCE BANKS
10, Apr 2019
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Governance
Why in News? Data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) show that the small finance banks, in total, saw their deposits grow 31.6% in…
DATA USERS’ CONFERENCE DELIBERATES ON STRATEGY AND QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CENSUS 2021
10, Apr 2019
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Governance
Why in News? For the first time in the 140 years long Census exercise in India, data is proposed to be collected through a mobile…
PRADHAN MANTRI FASAL BIMA YOJA
10, Apr 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The new Crop Insurance Scheme is in line with One Nation – One Scheme theme. It incorporates the best features of all…
IMO’S NEW RULE ON ELECTRONIC INFORMATION EXCHANGE
09, Apr 2019
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International Events
Why in News? International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has mandated new rules for national governments to introduce electronic information exchange between ships and ports Highlights: The…
NIRF & ARIIA RANKINGS 2019
09, Apr 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The President of India has announced the results for National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)-2019 and Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements…
ARMY GETS DHANUSH ARTILLERY GUNS
09, Apr 2019
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Internal Security
Why in News? The Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) handed over the first batch of six Dhanush artillery guns to the Highlights: Dhanush is the indigenously…
SRI LANKA SEEKS ENHANCED MILITARY TRAINING FROM INDIA
09, Apr 2019
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International / Indian Relations
Why in News? Sri Lanka has sought enhanced military training from India, according to President Maithripala Sirisena’s office. Highlights: Wide-ranging matters, including bilateral defence cooperation…
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION ON WORLD HOMOEOPATHY DAY
09, Apr 2019
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International Events
Why in News? A two-day convention is being organised on 9-10th April 2019 by the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), an autonomous research…
ARMY COMMANDERS’ CONFERENCE 2019
08, Apr 2019
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Defence / Internal Security
GS 3: Internal Security Why in News? The biannual Army Commanders’ Conference 2019 began on April 8, 2019 in New Delhi. The opening address was…
US URGES IMMEDIATE HALT TO MILITARY OPERATIONS IN LIBYA
08, Apr 2019
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International Events
GS 3: International Events Why in News? The United States on April 7, 2019 called for an immediate halt to military operations in Libya as…
SC DIRECTS ECI TO INCREASE RANDOM CHECKING OF VVPAT SLIPS
08, Apr 2019
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Governance
GS 2: Governance | Government policies & interventions for development in various sectors & issues Why in News? The Supreme Court on April 8, 2019…
CORAL BLEACHING
08, Apr 2019
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Geography / Environment
GS 3: Environment |Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in News? The world’s southernmost coral reef has been hit by bleaching this summer, Australian scientists…
BATTLE OF KANGLA TONGBI
08, Apr 2019
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Modern Indian History
GS 1: Modern Indian History Why in News? The Platinum Jubilee of the Battle of Kangla Tongbi War was commemorated on 07 Apr 2019 by…
GLOBAL INITIATIVE OF ACADEMIC NETWORKS (GIAN)
07, Apr 2019
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Governance
GS 2: Governance | Government policies & interventions for development in various sectors & issues Why in News? The National Institute of Technology, Tiruchi, had…
WORLD HEALTH DAY
07, Apr 2019
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PIB
GS 3: International Events Why in News? April 7 of each year marks the celebration of World Health Day. This year’s World Health Day will…
U.S. TO DESIGNATE IRAN’S ELITE FORCE AS TERRORIST GROUP
06, Apr 2019
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International / Indian Relations
GS 3: International Relations Why in News? The U.S. is expected to designate Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards Corps a foreign terrorist organisation, three U.S. officials…
NATIONAL SEMINAR ON GREENERY AND LANDSCAPING
06, Apr 2019
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Governance
GS 2: Governance | Government policies & interventions for development in various sectors & issues Why in News? CPWD organizes National Seminar on “Greenery and…
INDIAN NAVY SIGNS MOU WITH COUNCIL OF SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH
06, Apr 2019
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Defence / Internal Security
GS 3: Internal Security Why in News? The Indian Navy and Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) on April 5, 2019 signed a Memorandum…
STRATEGIC EXPERTS AND TECHNOCRATS DELIBERATE ON “MISSION SHAKTI”
06, Apr 2019
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Defence / Internal Security
GS 3: Internal Security Why in News? A special interaction session was organized by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), here today to present first-hand…
GLOBAL COOLING COALITION
05, Apr 2019
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Geography / Environment
GS 3: Environment |Conservation, Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in News? The first-ever global coalition on clean and efficient cooling was launched at the First…
ASIAN DEVELOPMENT OUTLOOK 2019
05, Apr 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy Why in News? Asian Development Bank has published Asian Development Outlook 2019. Key Findings: ADB has cut India’s growth forecast to 7.2%…
NATIONAL INVESTMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE FUND (NIIF)
05, Apr 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Investment Models Why in News? Roadis, a private investor and operator of transport infrastructure worldwide and the National Investment and Infrastructure…
SOLIDARITY HUMAN CHAIN
05, Apr 2019
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Governance
GS 2: Governance | Health & Education Why in News? Ministry of Health and Family Welfare along with World Health Organization (WHO) formed a Solidarity…
NITI AAYOG & RMI RELEASE TECHNICAL ANALYSIS OF FAME II SCHEME
05, Apr 2019
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Governance
GS 2: Governance | Government policies & interventions for development in various sectors & issues Why in News? The NITI Aayog and the Rocky Mountain…
PROJECT SASHAKT
04, Apr 2019
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Governance
GS 2: Governance | Government policies & interventions for development in various sectors & issues Why in News? Public Sector Banks (PSBs) may now use…
WAYS AND MEANS ADVANCES
04, Apr 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy| Mobilization of Resources Why in News? RBI may trigger fresh floatation of market loans when Government utilizes 75% of the WMA limit.…
WHATSAPP UNVEILS ‘CHECKPOINT TIPLINE’
04, Apr 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology | Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, Nano-technology, bio-technology Why in News? WhatsApp unveiled its ‘Checkpoint Tipline’,…
ADVANCED PRICING AGREEMENT
04, Apr 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, and Railways etc Why in News? The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has entered into…
GI tag for Kandhamal and Erode Turmeric
03, Apr 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Intellectual Property Rights Why in News? Kandhamal Haldi’, a variety of turmeric indigenous to southern Odisha, has earned the GI tag. Earlier this…
The State of Global Air 2019 report
03, Apr 2019
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Geography / Environment
GS 3: Environment | Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Why in News? The State of Global Air 2019 was released by US-based…
SEBI mulls SRO for investment advisers
03, Apr 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy| Mobilization Of Resources Why in News? The SEBI has proposed a self regulatory organisation (SRO) for the growing number of investment advisers…
India gains access to Bolivian lithium reserves
03, Apr 2019
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International / Indian Relations
GS 2: IR | Bilateral relations Why in News? India has leveraged its way into the Bolivian lithium reserves after signing a Memorandum of Understanding…
NuGen Mobility Summit 2019
03, Apr 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, and Railways etc Why in News? The International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) will organize a…
MH-60 ‘Romeo’ Seahawk helicopters
02, Apr 2019
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Defence / Internal Security
GS 3: Internal Security Why in News? The United States has approved the sale of 24 multi-role MH-60 ‘Romeo’ Seahawk helicopters to India at an…
Community Radio Stations and SVEEP
02, Apr 2019
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Indian Polity
GS 2: Polity | Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. Why in News? In a first of its kind initiative, the ECI has…
UAE Cabinet announces new process of visa facilitation for expat families
02, Apr 2019
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International / Indian Relations
GS 2: IR | Bilateral relations Why in News? The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on March 31, 2019 announced new visa guidelines as per which…
Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT)
02, Apr 2019
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Defence / Internal Security
GS 3: Internal Security| Linkages of organized crime with terrorism Why in News? In the wake of growing threats and acts of terrorism across the…
Transport and Marketing Assistance (TMA) Scheme
02, Apr 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, and Railways etc. Why in News? The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has laid out a…
Earth Hour 2019
01, Apr 2019
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Geography / Environment
GS 3: Environment | Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Why in News? The Earth Hour 2019 was observed on March 30 from…
Malham Caves
01, Apr 2019
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Geography / Environment
GS 1: Geography | Geographical features & their location Why in News? Israel unveils world’s longest salt cave. Malham Caves: Malham is one of 150…
India’s first carbon-positive settlement
01, Apr 2019
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Geography / Environment
GS 3: Environment | Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Why in News? Phayeng, a small village in Imphal West district of, Manipur…
Ban on Single-Use Plastic Products
01, Apr 2019
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Geography / Environment
GS 3: Environment | Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Why in News? The European Parliament has voted for an EU-wide ban on…
Asiatic Wild Dogs (Dhole)
01, Apr 2019
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Geography / Environment
GS 3: Environment | Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Why in News? A recent study has discovered a reduction in Dhole occupancy…
India imposes anti-dumping duty on import of solar cell component
01, Apr 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Mobilization of resources Why in News? India has levied anti-dumping duty worth up to USD 1,559 per tonne on imports of…
GI tag for Coorg Arabica Coffee, four others
15, Mar 2019
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Indian Economy
bThe Geographical Indications Registry has granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Coorg Arabica Coffee, Wayanad Robusta Coffee, Chikmagalur Arabica Coffee, Araku Valley Arabica Coffee…
Pinaka Guided Weapons System
12, Mar 2019
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IAS Gatewayy
GS 3: Internal Security Why in News? Defence Research and Defence Organisation (DRDO) successfully test fired the Guided PINAKA from Pokhran ranges. Highlights: The successful…
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Institute of Archaeology
12, Mar 2019
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Culture
GS 1: Art and Culture Why in News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the new Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Institute of Archaeology in Greater Noida,…
India launches third IT corridor in China
12, Mar 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy| Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Why in News? India has launched…
CII-EXIM Bank Conclave on India-Africa Project Partnerships
12, Mar 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy Why in News? Ministry of Commerce & Industry will be organising the 14th CII-EXIM Bank Conclave on India-Africa Project Partnerships, in association…
Govt modifies Solar Park Scheme
12, Mar 2019
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Governance
GS 2: Governance | Government policies & interventions for development Why in News? The government has modified the existing scheme for development of solar parks…
SINGLE-LAYER GRAPHENE
11, Mar 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Science & Technology | Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers etc. Why in News? Researchers at Delhi’s National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL)…
WHITE LABEL ATM
11, Mar 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy Why in News? The RBI has relaxed norms for white label ATM (WLA) operators. All guidelines, safeguards, standards and control measures applicable…
PROTECTING THE SUNDARBAN WETLANDS
11, Mar 2019
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Geography / Environment
GS 3: Environment | Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Why in News? The Indian Sundarban was accorded the status of ‘Wetland of…
NATIONAL CRIME RECORDS BUREAU (NCRB)
11, Mar 2019
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Governance
GS 2: Governance Why in News? National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) will celebrate its 34th Inception Day on March 11, 2019. NCRB: Formed in 1986,…
INDIA URBAN OBSERVATORY & VIDEO WALL
11, Mar 2019
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Indian Society
GS 1: Social Issues | Urbanization – problems and remedies Why in News? Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched the state-of-the-art India Urban…
FLOOD MANAGEMENT AND BORDER AREAS PROGRAMME (FMBAP)
08, Mar 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? The Government has approved the “Flood Management and Border Areas Programme (FMBAP)” for Flood Management Works in entire country and River Management…
NEW MEASURES TO PROMOTE HYDRO POWER SECTOR
07, Mar 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, and Railways etc. Why in News? The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has…
TRANSPORT AND MARKETING ASSISTANCE (TMA)
07, Mar 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, and Railways etc. Why in News? Department of Commerce of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry…
YUVA VIGYANI KARYAKRAM PROGRAMME LAUNCHED BY ISRO.
07, Mar 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology | Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers etc. Why in News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has…
ISRO, FRENCH AGENCY TO SET UP MARITIME SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM
07, Mar 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology | Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers etc. Why in News? • ISRO and its French counterpart CNES…
SOCIETY FOR WORLDWIDE INTERBANK FINANCIAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS
07, Mar 2019
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Indian Economy
Why in News? Half a dozen public and private sector banks have been slapped with monetary penalties by the Reserve Bank of India for non-compliance…
AK-203 RIFLE MANUFACTURING UNIT
06, Mar 2019
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Internal Security
GS 3: Internal Security Why in News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for AK-203 rifles manufacturing unit in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. Highlights:…
BM- GRAMEEN CONFIRMS OVER 96% USAGE OF TOILETS
06, Mar 2019
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Governance
GS 2: Governance | Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Why in News? The National Annual Rural Sanitation Survey (NARSS) 2018-19 was…
PRADHAN MANTRI SHRAM YOGI MAAN-DHAN YOJANA
06, Mar 2019
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Governance
GS 2: Governance | Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Why in News? The central govt. of India has introduced the new…
GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF PREFERENCES (GSP) PROGRAMME
05, Mar 2019
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International / Indian Relations
GS 2: IR | Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Why in News? U.S. President has announced that…
MAINAMATI MAITREE EXERCISE 2019 CONCLUDED BETWEEN INDIAN BSF AND BGB NATIONAL COMMON MOBILITY CARD
05, Mar 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, and Railways etc. Why in News? The Indigenous Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) System based on One…
RED SANDERS IS NOW FREE OF EXPORT RESTRICTIONS
05, Mar 2019
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Geography / Environment
GS 3: Environment | Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Why in News? The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), an agency of…
THE NEW DELHI DECLARATION ON ASIAN RHINOS 2019
05, Mar 2019
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Geography / Environment
GS 3: Environment | Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Why in News? The five rhino range nations signed a declaration ‘The New…
BOLD–QIT PROJECT
05, Mar 2019
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Internal Security
GS 3: Internal Security| Security challenges & their management in border areas Why in News? The Union Home Ministry will inaugurate the project BOLD-QIT (Border…
INDO-PACIFIC REGIONAL DIALOGUE – 2019
05, Mar 2019
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International / Indian Relations
GS 2: IR | Bilateral, regional & global groupings & agreements involving India &/or affecting India’s interests Why in News? The second edition of Indo-Pacific…
THE INTEGRATED CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICE
04, Mar 2019
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Governance
GS 2: Governance | Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Why in News? The Integrated Child Development Service (ICDS) scheme, launched in…
INDIA, RUSSIA TO INK NUCLEAR SUBMARINE DEAL
04, Mar 2019
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Defence / Internal Security
Why in News? India is set to sign a $3-billion deal with Russia. Highlights: The intergovernmental agreement for the submarine lease is likely to be…
BILATERAL SWAP ARRANGEMENT SIGNED BETWEEN RBI AND BANK OF JAPAN
04, Mar 2019
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International / Indian Relations
GS 2:IR| Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Why in News? Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Bank of Japan has signed a Bilateral…
MAINAMATI MAITREE EXERCISE 2019 CONCLUDED BETWEEN INDIAN BSF AND BGB
04, Mar 2019
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Internal Security
Why in News? Indian Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) concluded a three-day Mainamati Maitree Exercise 2019 as a part of confidence-building…
IRCTC LAUNCHES PAYMENT AGGREGATOR IRCTC IPAY
04, Mar 2019
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Indian Economy
Why in News? Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has launched its own payment aggregator system, IRCTC iPay. This is a step towards promoting…
Assam to be oil exporting hub
03, Mar 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy |Energy Infrastructure Why in News? Assam is slated to soon become one of India’s major oil exporting hubs catering to the eastern…
Construction Technology India-2019 Expo-Cum-Conference
03, Mar 2019
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Governance
GS 2: Governance | Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Why in News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the…
Construction Technology India-2019 Expo-Cum-Conference
03, Mar 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Development- Infrastructure Why in News? Construction Technology India is being organised to identify proven, innovative and globally established technologies for use…
National Policy on Software Products – 2019
02, Mar 2019
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Indian Polity / Governance
GS 2: Governance | Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Why in News? The Union Cabinet has approved the National Policy on…
India joining IEA Bioenergy TCP
02, Mar 2019
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International / Indian Relations
GS 2:IR| Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Why in News? Government of India joining International Energy Agency’s Technology Collaboration Programme on Bioenergy (IEA…
New Delhi International Arbitration Centre, 2019
02, Mar 2019
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Indian Polity
Why in News? The Union Cabinet has approved promulgation of an Ordinance for establishing the New Delhi International Arbitration Centre (NDIAC) for the purpose of…
PROMULGATION OF AADHAAR AND OTHER LAWS (AMENDMENT) ORDINANCE, 2019
01, Mar 2019
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Governance
GS 2: Governance | Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Why in News? The Union Cabinet chaired has approved the promulgation of…
NATIONAL MINERAL POLICY, 2019
01, Mar 2019
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Governance
GS 2: Governance | Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Why in News? The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister has…
PRADHAN MANTRI JL-VAN YOJANA
01, Mar 2019
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Governance
GS 2: Governance | Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Why in News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Hon’ble…
FAME INDIA PHASE II
01, Mar 2019
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Governance
GS 2: Governance | Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Why in News? The Union cabinet chaired has approved the proposal for…
SATAT SCHEME
28, Feb 2019
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Governance
GS 2: Governance | Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Why in News? SATAT is an initiative aimed at providing a Sustainable…
INDIA’S FIRST INDIGENOUS SEMICONDUCTOR CHIPS FOR 4G/LTE AND 5G NR MODEMS
28, Feb 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology | Indigenization of technology & developing new technology Why in News? A Bengaluru based company SIGNALCHIP has fabricated high performance…
Shreyas program
28, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The Ministry of Human Resources Development has launched the Scheme for Higher Education Youth in Apprenticeship and Skills (SHREYAS) for providing industry…
Yuva Sahakar Scheme
28, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in News? National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) launched ‘Yuva Sahakar’scheme. Highlights: To attract youth to cooperative business ventures. It has created a dedicated fund…
INDIA’S COMMUNICATION SATELLITE GSAT-31 LAUNCHED SUCCESSFULLY
27, Feb 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology | Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics etc. Why in News? India’s latest communication satellite, GSAT-31 was…
SUPER-EFFICIENT AIR CONDITIONING PROGRAMME LAUNCHED BY EESL
26, Feb 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Development - Energy Why in News? Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of four National Public Sector Enterprises under…
STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVES
26, Feb 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Why in News? In a boost to energy security of the country, PM recently…
HIGHLIGHTS OF INTERIM BUDGET 2019-2020
25, Feb 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy Why in News? The key highlights of the Interim Budget 2019-20 presented by the Union Minister for Finance. Farmers: 12 crore small…
20% LIMIT ON INVESTMENTS BY FPIS IN CORPORATE BONDS LIFTED BY RBI
24, Feb 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy Why in News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has withdrawn the earlier order which stipulated a 20% limit on investments by…
PROMOTION AND PROTECTION OF MAITHILI LANGUAGE AND ITS SCRIPTS
23, Feb 2019
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Indian Society
GS 1: Art and Culture Why in News? The Ministry of Human Resource Development constituted a Committee in the year 2018 for making a report…
CONFERENCE ON THE FUTURE OF INDIAN BANKING
23, Feb 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy Why in News? NITI Aayog co-hosted a conference on “The Future of Indian Banking” with the Foundation for Economic Growth and Welfare…
E-COCOON APP
23, Feb 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure Why in News? A mobile application e-cocoon was launched for quality certification in silkworm seed sector. Highlights: It will help…
CYBER-PHYSICAL SYSTEMS(CPS)
22, Feb 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology | Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nano-technology, bio-technology Why in News? The cabinet approved the launching…
WORKSHOP FOR VICTIMS OF COMMUNAL VIOLENCE
22, Feb 2019
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Indian Society
GS 1: Indian Society Why in News? The National Foundation for Communal Harmony (NFCH) is organizing a special workshop for 42 Youth in the age…
NATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY WEEK
22, Feb 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources Why in News? National Productivity Council (NPC) is celebrating its 61st Foundation Day on…
KEY MISSIONS LAUNCHED ON FOUNDATION DAY OF DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
21, Feb 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology | Indigenization of technology & developing new technology Why in News? Department of Biotechnology in the Ministry of Science and…
106 COASTAL SITES PICKED FOR CONSERVATION
21, Feb 2019
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Geography / Environment
GS 3: Environment | Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Why in News? The Centre has identified over 100 coastal and marine sites…
Labour Bureau Files Mudra Job Report
20, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The Labour Bureau has completed its survey on employment generated by the MUDRA loan scheme, giving the Centre a potential data tool…
Chartering Under Revised Guidelines – Ships Built In India To Get Priority
20, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The government has revised guidelines for chartering of ships by providing the right-of- first-refusal to ships built within the country, a move…
Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS)
20, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in News? For the overall empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangajan), a “Regional Conference on Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS”) is being organized by…
CONVENTION ON THE CONSERVATION OF MIGRATORY SPECIES OF WILD ANIMALS (CMS)
20, Feb 2019
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Geography / Environment
GS3: Environment | Conservation Why in News? The 13th Conference of Parties (COP) of the Convention on the conservation of migratory species of wild animals…
NUCLEAR WASTE DISPOSAL
20, Feb 2019
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Geography / Environment
GS3: Environment | Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Why in News? All radioactive waste facilities are designed with numerous layers of protection…
TAGORE AWARD FOR CULTURAL HARMONY
20, Feb 2019
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Indian Society
GS 1: Art and Culture Why in News? The President of India will present the Tagore Award for Cultural Harmony to Shri Rajkumar Singhajit Singh;…
20th Bharat Rang Mahotsav
20, Feb 2019
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Indian Society
GS 1: Art and Culture Why in news? The Minister of State for Culture (I/C), Govt. of India, inaugurated the 21-day-long nationwide theatre spectacle at…
GEMS AND JEWELLERY DOMESTIC COUNCIL
20, Feb 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy Why in News? An Ad-hoc National Committee of Domestic Council for Gems and Jewellery consisting 14 Members representing various associations of Gems…
LEAST AVAILABLE DEPTH INFORMATION SYSTEM (LADIS) PORTAL
20, Feb 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, and Railways etc. Why in News? Moving a step ahead towards ensuring optimum use of National…
SOUTH COAST RAILWAY (SCOR)
20, Feb 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, and Railways etc. Why in News? As per item 8 of Schedule 13 (Infrastructure) of the…
Ayushman Bharat Will Not Cover Cataract Ops, Dialysis And Normal Deliveries
19, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The National Health Authority (NHA) is planning to remove procedures covered under existing national programmes from the list of packages approved for…
National e-Governance Awards, 2019
19, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in News? With a view to recognize and promote Excellence in the implementation of e-Governance initiatives, the Government of India presents National Awards on…
4th Global Digital Health Partnership Summit
19, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in News? Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare inaugurated the ‘4th Global Digital Health Partnership Summit’. Highlights: The global intergovernmental meeting on digital…
SECOND APEX CONFERENCE OF CEOS OF SMART CITIES MISSION
19, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is organizing an Apex Conference on Smart Cities Project. The conference will deliberate on various…
NASA CONCLUDES A 15-YEAR MARS MISSION OPPORTUNITY
19, Feb 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology | Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics etc. Why in News? The National Aeronautics and Space Administration…
National War Memorial
19, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The Prime Minister dedicates the National War Memorial to the nation in a solemn ceremonial function. National War Memorial: The National War…
112 Helpline Under The ERSS Launched In 16 States And UTS
19, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The 112 helpline which was earlier launched in Himachal Pradesh and Nagaland was launched in 16 states and UTs by Union Home…
Eco Circuit
19, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in News? Union Minister for Tourism will be inaugurating the project ‘Development of Eco Circuit:Pathanamthitta – Gavi – Vagamon – Thekkady’ in Kerala under…
Pmay (U) Mobile Application
19, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in News? Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched PMAY (U) Mobile App. Highlights: The App will allow beneficiaries to capture and upload…
Fixing National Minimum Wage
19, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in News? Expert Committee Submits its Report on Determining Methodology for Fixing National Minimum Wage. Highlights: There have been several developments since the norms…
Labour Bureau Files Mudra Job Report
19, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The Labour Bureau has completed its survey on employment generated by the MUDRA loan scheme, giving the Centre a potential data tool…
Pm-Kisan Scheme
19, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in News? PM to launch PM-KISAN scheme from Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana (PM KISAN): The Pradhan Mantri Kisan…
Operation Digital Board
19, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The Ministry of HRD launched Operation Digital Board to leverage technology in order to boost quality education in the country. Operation Digital…
Hope Portal
19, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in News? National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Organizations (NABH) has revamped Entry-Level Certification Process of hospitals to make it simpler, digital, faster…
Development And Welfare Board For De-Notified, Nomadic And Semi-Nomadic Communities
19, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in News? Development and Welfare Board for De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities. The Union Cabinet has given its approval for constitution of Development and…
SECOND EDITION OF STATES’ RANKING ON STARTUP INITIATIVES
19, Feb 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Development and Employment Why in News? The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has released second edition of…
RBI TAKES 3 BANKS OFF PCA FRAMEWORK
19, Feb 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy Why in News? The Reserve Bank of India has taken off Allahabad Bank and Corporation Bank, from the public sector, and Dhanlaxmi…
2nd Edition of ISL Dictionary
19, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in News? Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment launched the “2nd Edition of Indian Sign Language (ISL) Dictionary” brought out by ‘Indian Sign…
e-Aushadhi Portal
18, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in News? Ministry of State (IC) for AYUSH, launched the e-AUSHADHI portal, for online licensing of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy drugs and related…
Constitutional And Legislative Measures To Protect And Safeguard Land Rights Of Sts
18, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The Scheduled Tribes (STs) have been the most marginalized, isolated and deprived population. To protect and safeguarding the land rights and other…
Credit Linked Capital Subsidy and Technology Up-gradation Scheme (CLCS-TUS)
18, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in News? Cabinet approves continuation of Credit Linked Capital Subsidy and Technology Up- gradation Scheme (CLCS-TUS) beyond 12th Plan for three years from 2017-18…
RASHTRIYA KAMDHENU AAYOG
18, Feb 2019
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Geography / Environment
GS 3: Agriculture | Economics of animal-rearing Why in News? The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for establishment of Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog for Conservation…
SELA PASS TUNNEL PROJECT
18, Feb 2019
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Indian Economy
Why in News? In a key move aimed at improving all weather connectivity and enabling the swift movement of Indian troops to Arunachal Pradesh bordering…
Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan Scheme
18, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on February 19, 2019 approved the launch of ‘Kisan Urja…
SATH-E Project
17, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in News? Sustainable Action for Transforming Human Capital in Education (SATH-E) Project implemented by NITI Aayog. The SATH-E: An initiative in based on formal…
National Policy For Domestic Workers (DRAFT)
17, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The Central Government has not enacted any separate law to protect the interest of domestic workers. However, the Ministry of Labour &…
Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2019
17, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The union government has introduced a bill in the Rajya Sabha to amend the Cinematograph Act and impose strict penalty to combat…
2nd Edition Of Sujalam Sufalam Jal Sanchay Abhiyan Launched
17, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in News The Government of Gujarat has launched the second edition of the water conservation scheme- Sujalam Sufalam Jal Sanchay Abhiyan. Sujalam Sufalam Jal…
National Policy On Electronics 2019
17, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The Union Cabinet on February 19, 2019 approved the National Policy on Electronics 2019 (NPE 2019), proposed by the Union Ministry of…
Govt Issues Guidelines To Set Up Ev Charging Stations
17, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in News? In line with the 2030 deadline of 25 percent of vehicles in India to be all-electric, the government has issued new guidelines…
Reconstitution Of Indian Council Of Historical Research (ICHR)
17, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The Government has reconstituted the Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR), New Delhi for a period of three years till 2022. Indian…
Cultural Heritage Youth Leadership Programme (CHYLP)
17, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in news? Information was given by Minister of State (independent charge) for Culture, in reply to an Unstarred Question in the Lok Sabha. CHYLP…
National Conference On Unani Medicine
17, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in news? Two-day Conference on Unani Medicine for Public Health inaugurated. Organized by the Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM) as a…
Govt. Grants Divisional Status To Ladakh
17, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in News? Jammu and Kashmir Governor has granted Ladakh a divisional status, thus creating three administrative units of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh in the…
CATEGORISATION OF FARMERS
17, Feb 2019
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Geography / Environment
GS 3: Agriculture | Land reforms in India Why in News? As per the results (provisional) of latest Agriculture Census 2015-16, the operational holdings are…
CATEGORISATION OF FARMERS
17, Feb 2019
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Geography / Environment
GS 3: Agriculture | Land reforms in India Why in News? As per the results (provisional) of latest Agriculture Census 2015-16, the operational holdings are…
OPEN ACREAGE LICENSING POLICY (OALP)
17, Feb 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Prelims Level: Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) Why in News? The ministry of petroleum…
National Survey On Extent And Pattern Of Substance Use In India
17, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in News? An addiction plague has steadily swallowed India a/c to a study conducted by the National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre (NDDTC) of the…
Abolition Of Income-Tax Ombudsman And Indirect Tax Ombudsman
16, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The Union Cabinet chaired by PM has approved the proposal for Abolition of Institution of Income-Tax Ombudsman and Indirect Tax Ombudsman. Highlights:…
BHRINGRAJ PLANTS REMOVE LEAD FROM SOIL
16, Feb 2019
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IAS Gatewayy
GS3: Environment | Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Why in news? Researchers have identified a native roadside plant known as ‘Bhringraj’ that…
WASTE-TO-ENERGY PLANTS THREATS
16, Feb 2019
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Geography / Environment
GS3: Environment | Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Why in news? The Waste-to-Energy (WtE) plants that use solid waste as feedstock pose…
MEGA FOOD PARK AT MATHURA
16, Feb 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure Why in News? Union Minister for Food Processing Industries laid foundation stone for M/s Nandvan Mega Food Park Private Limited…
ATMOSPHERIC WATER GENERATOR (AWG)
15, Feb 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 2: Governance | Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources. Why in News? A Navratna PSU…
EXERCISE SAMPRITI-2019
15, Feb 2019
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International / Indian Relations
GS 2: IR | India and its neighborhood relation Why in News? It is an important bilateral defence cooperation endeavour between India and Bangladesh and…
Mera Aspataal Application
15, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The Mera Aspataal Initiative was launched precisely to find a mechanism to gauze patient reaction to the services offered in the hospital…
Management Of Ground Water
15, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in News? CGWB has been entrusted with the responsibilities of developing & disseminating technologies, monitoring national policies for the scientific and sustainable development and…
National Conference Of Micro Missions Of National Police Mission
15, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The conference will discuss the issues of Skills and Competence at the grass-root level, Attitudinal Changes in Police, Gender Sensitization, harnessing technology…
INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES CENTRES AUTHORITY BILL, 2019
15, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The Union Cabinet has approved establishment of a unified authority for regulating all financial services in International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs) in…
Jan Dhan Darshak App
15, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in news? Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance and National Informatics Centre (NIC) has jointly developed a mobile app called Jan Dhan…
Draft National River Ganga Bill, 2018
15, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in News? Draft of “The National River Ganga (Rejuvenation, Protection and Management) Bill 2018” provides for the constitution of Ganga Protection Corps as an…
PRADHAN MANTRI KISAN SAMMAN NIDHI
15, Feb 2019
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Geography / Environment
GS 3: Agriculture | Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support price Why in News? To provide an assured income support…
National Virtual Library Of India
15, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in News? National Virtual Library of India (NVLI) is a major project set up by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, under the…
7 EXTRA HIGH VOLTAGE (EHV) SUB-STATIONS AND 24 LOW TENSION (LT) SUB-STATIONS AT ITANAGAR
14, Feb 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Why in news? The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for 7 Extra High…
2ND PHASE OF RIVER INFORMATION SYSTEM BETWEEN FARAKKA- PATNA
14, Feb 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Why in news? The Union Minister of Water resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation,…
AFGHANISTAN LAUNCHES NEW EXPORT ROUTE TO INDIA THROUGH IRAN
13, Feb 2019
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International / Indian Relations
GS 2:IR| Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Why in News? Afghanistan began exports to India through the Chabahar as the landlocked, war-torn nation…
INDIA SUCCESSFULLY TEST-FIRES QUICK REACTION SURFACE-TO-AIR MISSILE
13, Feb 2019
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International / Indian Relations
GS 3: Internal Security Why in News? India has successfully test-fired two indigenously developed Quick Reaction Surface-to- Air missiles (QRSAM) from a test range off…
NATIONAL GAS GRID
13, Feb 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Why in news? Government has launched National Gas Grid gas pipeline project which aims…
National Testing Agency Launched Mobile App
13, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in News? National Testing Agency launched Mobile App through which students can practice mock tests. Highlights: Through the app students can practice or take…
Digitalisation Of Schools Across The Country
13, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The Central Government has launched an Integrated Scheme for school education- Samagra Shiksha, which subsumes the three erstwhile Centrally Sponsored Schemes of…
GAGANYAAN’S REVIEW PANEL
12, Feb 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology | Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics etc. Why in News? A national review committee on Gaganyaan…
220 KV SRINAGAR- ALUSTENG – DRASS- KARGIL – LEH TRANSMISSION LINE
12, Feb 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy Why in News? The Prime Minister dedicated the 220 kV Srinagar- Alusteng – Drass- Kargil – Leh Transmission System…
Gem Start-up Runway and SWAYATT Initiative
12, Feb 2019
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Indian Polity / Governance
Why in News? Launched on 19th February 2019, “StartUp Runway” is a unique concept initiated by GeM to promote entrepreneurship through innovation. This program is…
ALL INDIA CITIZENS SURVEY OF POLICE SERVICES
12, Feb 2019
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International / Indian Relations
GS 3: Internal Security | Various Security forces & agencies & their mandate Why in News? A globally accepted way to assess the impact or…
INDIA TO HAVE OWN DNS FOR SAFE BROWSING
12, Feb 2019
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International / Indian Relations
GS 3: Internal Security - Cyber Security Why in News? The Government of India will soon roll out a public Domain Name Server, or DNS…
LABOUR MINISTRY NOTIFIES RULES TO ALLOW EMPLOYMENT OF WOMEN IN MINES
12, Feb 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Development & Employment Why in News? The Central Government has exempted the women employed in any mine above ground and in…
Pradhan Mantri Shram-Yogi Maandhan Yojana
12, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in News? Pradhan Mantri Shram-Yogi Maandhan Yojana social security scheme announced in the budget. Scheme Highlights: It is a scheme for the unorganised sector…
Kisan Credit Card/Crop Loans Processing And Service Charges Waiver
12, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in news? To provide direct benefit to farmers and ease the pressure on them, the Indian Banking Association today issued advisory guidelines requesting banks…
30th National Road Safety Week
12, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is all set to launch the 30th National Road Safety Week, with a host of…
INDIA SIGNS MOU WITH CANADIAN UNIVERSITY FOR RESEARCH ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
11, Feb 2019
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International / Indian Relations
GS 2: IR | Bilateral Why in News? Government of India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of British Columbia (UBC),…
National Testing Agency Launched Mobile App
11, Feb 2019
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Governance
Why in News? National Testing Agency launched Mobile App through which students can practice mock tests. Highlights: Through the app students can practice or take…
HOME MINISTRY PUTS ASSAM RIFLES NOTIFICATION ON HOLD
10, Feb 2019
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International / Indian Relations
GS 3: Internal Security Why in News? The Home Ministry has kept “in abeyance” its order that empowered the Assam Rifles, deployed along the Myanmar…
RBI LIFTS CURBS ON THREE PSBS
09, Feb 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy Why in News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to allow three public sector banks — Bank of India, Bank…
SEOUL PEACE PRIZE
09, Feb 2019
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International / Indian Relations
GS 2: IR | India & Bilateral relations Why in News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the Seoul Peace Prize in South Korea. Highlights: The…
UNIVERSAL BASIC INCOME (UBI)
08, Feb 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy Why in News? Economic Survey for the year 2016-17 has an entire chapter dedicated to the discussion on Universal Basic Income (UBI).…
INDUS WATERS TREATY 1960: PRESENT STATUS OF DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA
08, Feb 2019
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International / Indian Relations
GS 2: IR | India & its neighborhood- relations Why in News? The Indus system comprises of main Indus River, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas and…
INDIA AND ARGENTINA SIGN MOU FOR CO-OPERATION IN NUCLEAR ENERGY
08, Feb 2019
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International / Indian Relations
GS 2: IR | Bilateral Relations Why in News? During the visit of Argentine President Mauricio Macri, Argentina has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…
EXERCISE VAYU SHAKTI- 2019
07, Feb 2019
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International / Indian Relations
GS 3: Internal Security Why in News? A mega exercise, EXERCISE VAYU SHAKTI-2019 involving 140 fighter jets and attack helicopters, in a firepower demonstration was…
GOVERNMENT LIBERALIZES THE E-VISA REGIME
07, Feb 2019
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International / Indian Relations
GS 2: IR | India and its neighborhood- relations Why in News? Recently, government has made series of amendments in e-visa regime, liberalizing it further…
HAM RADIO OPERATORS PUT THEIR HOBBY TO TEST
06, Feb 2019
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International / Indian Relations
GS 3: Disaster Management Why in News? To help the public during natural calamities such as cyclonic storms members of the Amateur Radio Society of…
PARALLEL TAXI TRACK OPERATION BY ALL WOMEN CREW
05, Feb 2019
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International / Indian Relations
GS 3: Internal Security Why in News? In a first for the IAF,the “OTTERS” squadron of Western Air Command has undertaken Parallel Taxi Track (PTT)…
MOU BETWEEN INDIA AND FINLAND ON COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF PEACEFUL USES OF OUTER SPACE
04, Feb 2019
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International / Indian Relations
GS 2: IR | Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Why in News? Union cabinet approves Memorandum of…
DEFENCE INNOVATION HUBS (DIH)
04, Feb 2019
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International / Indian Relations
GS 3: Internal Security | Various Security forces & agencies & their mandate Why in News? The Defence Innovation Organisation set up under iDEX has…
EXERCISE CUTLASS EXPRESS 2019
04, Feb 2019
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International / Indian Relations
GS 2: IR | Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Why in News? INS Trikand, a front-line warship…
INDIA-NORWAY OCEAN DIALOGUE
03, Feb 2019
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International / Indian Relations
GS 2: IR | Bilateral Relations Why in News? The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister has approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India…
National Commission for Safai Karmacharis
03, Feb 2019
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Indian Polity / Governance
Why in News? The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for Extension of tenure of the National Commission for Safai Karmacharis(NCSK) beyond 31.3.2019 for three…
SHEKATKAR COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
02, Feb 2019
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International / Indian Relations
GS 3: Internal Security | Various Security forces & agencies & their mandate Why in News? The Committee of Experts (CoE) constituted by the Ministry…
Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Meet on Disaster Risk Management
01, Feb 2019
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International / Indian Relations
GS 3: Disaster Management Why in News? The Ministry of Home Affairs in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs and National Disaster Management Authority…
REGIONAL TESTING LABORATORY OF CPRI AT NASHIK
31, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy Why in news? Union Minister of State (IC) for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Government of India laid…
WTO e-COMMERCE NEGOTIATIONS
30, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
Why in News? India decided to stay out of the WTO e-commerce negotiations announced by about 75 members at the World Economic Forum in Davos.…
UDAN 3 SCHEME
29, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc. Why in News? The union Minister for Civil Aviation and Commerce announced the results…
Centre relaxes environmental clearance for sugar mills
28, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in news? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) notified a special provision that relaxes norms for getting prior environmental clearance (EC)…
EAC-PM REVIEWSSTOCK OF THE STATE OF ECONOMY
28, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy Why in News? The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) had a meeting and took stock of the state of…
First Captive Elephant Survey
27, Jan 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in news? The details of the first survey of captive elephants in the country were submitted in an affidavit by the MoEFCC to the…
SKILL MINISTRY STRENGTHENS JAN SHIKSHAN SANSTHANS
27, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Development & Employment Why in News? The government unveiled new guidelines for Jan Shikshan Sansthans (JSS) aligning them to the National…
India n students to participate in PISA 2021
26, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The HRD Ministry has signed a pact with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) for the participation of students from…
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation Signs an MoU with National Council of Applied Economic Research
26, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in news? The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Government of India and National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) have signed a…
VANDE BHARAT EXPRESS
26, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc. Why in news? Minister of Railways announced the name “Vande Bharat Express” for Train…
ICAR launches National Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP)
25, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The ICAR has recently launched Rs 1100 crore ambitious National Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP) to attract talent and strengthen higher agricultural…
AMENDMENTS TO CURRENCY SWAP ARRANGEMENT FOR SAARC NATIONS
25, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy Why in news? The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the amendments to the framework on Currency Swap…
GOVERNMENT TO DEVELOP AROUND 400 ABANDONED AIRSTRIPS
24, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, and Railways etc. Why in news? The Union Government has decided to renovate and develop around…
Yuva Swabhiman Yojana
23, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in news? The Madhya Pradesh government has announced the launch of a scheme to ensure temporary employment to the youths from the economically weaker…
139 polluted cities not o n clean air plan: Green Peace report
22, Jan 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? There are 139 Indian cities that breach air pollution standards but are not included in the Centre’s National Clean Air Programme (NCAP),…
Highest Civilian honour – Bharat Ratna 2019
22, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The President, Ram Nath Kovind conferred the 2019 Bharat Ratna Award, country's highest civilian honour, on former president and Congress leader Pranab…
Quality of medical education Ranking
21, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in news? The Union health ministry plans to grade and rank government-run medical colleges to improve the quality of medical education. Highlights: Proposed mandatory…
GOVT. PLANS GODAVARI-CAUVERY INTERLINKING
21, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, and Railways etc. Why in news? Union Ministry for Road Transport and Highways, Shipping and Water…
INDUSTRIAL OUTLOOK SURVEY (IOS) AND SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE OUTLOOK SURVEY (SIOS)
20, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Why in News? RBI starts Industrial Outlook…
NGT Dissatisfied With State Governments Over Cleaning of River Yamuna
20, Jan 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in news? The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked for a performance guarantee of Rs 10 crore each from the governments of Delhi, Haryana…
eCourts Services through Common Service Centres
20, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in News? To provide efficient and time-bound access to the Courts services to litigant public, who are on the other side of the digital…
National Girl Child Day
20, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in news? The Women & Child Development Ministry will celebrate National Girl Child Day (NGCD) on 24th January, 2019. The programme will also observe…
ECI reaffirms Non – Tamperability of EVMs
19, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in News? In wake of rumours about EVMs tampering and manipulating, ECI rules out all such possibilities. EVMs: The ECI-EVMs are stand-alone machines designed…
MOU between India and Kuwait on recruitment of Domestic Workers
18, Jan 2019
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International / Indian Relations
Why in news? The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and…
International Stock Taking Conference on Tiger Conservation
18, Jan 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? The 3rd Stock Taking Conference on Tiger Conservation was inaugurated in New Delhi. Third in a series of Stock Taking Conferences, this…
India ranks 80th on Global Talent Competitive Index 2019
18, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in News? Global Talent Competitive Index (GTCI) for 2019 was recently released. India’s Progress: At 80th rank, India moves up one position on the…
Creation of the National Bench of the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT)
18, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in news? The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, has approved the creation of National Bench of the Goods and Services Tax Appellate…
Bharat Parv 2019
18, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with other central Ministries is organizing the 4th edition of ‘Bharat Parv’ event showcasing the spirit…
World Integrated Medicine Forum 2019
17, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in News? Union Ministry for AYUSH will inaugurate the 2nd World Integrated Medicine Forum 2019 on the ‘Regulation of Homeopathic Medical Products; Advancing global…
India and Japan conducted Disaster Control Exercise
16, Jan 2019
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International / Indian Relations
Why in News? The Coast Guards of India and Japan undertook disaster control, search and rescue exercises off the coast of Yokohama in Japan. Highlights:…
Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas – 2019
16, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in news? The stage is all set for the beginning of 15th edition of Pravasi Bhartiya Divas at Varanasi. The theme for PBD 2019…
Crocodylus palustris – a crocodile species that is being removed from the Narmada
15, Jan 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? The Gujarat Forest Department has started evacuating muggers from two ponds on the Sardar Sarovar Dam premises on the Narmada, to facilitate…
National Museum of Indian Cinema
15, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in news? Hon’ble PM Modi has inaugurated the National Museum of Indian Cinema (NMIC) in Mumbai. National Museum of Indian Cinema (NMIC): The state-of-the-art…
International Solar Alliance bank
14, Jan 2019
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International / Indian Relations
Why in news? The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is going to propose a new bank exclusively for financing energy access to billions. ISA Bank: The…
Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation (KALIA)
14, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in News? Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation (KALIA) is a support scheme of Odisha whose primary targets are small farmers, cultivators and…
Pradhan Mantri Rozgar Protsahan Yojana
13, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The Pradhan Mantri Rozgar Protsahan Yojana (PMRPY), the flagship scheme of the Union Government for employment generation, crossed the milestone of one…
ISRO to launch satellite to help MHA in securing borders
12, Jan 2019
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International / Indian Relations
Why in news? A satellite will be launched by the ISRO exclusively for the Home Ministry to help it strengthen its frontiers with Pakistan and…
Study on nitrogen pollution
12, Jan 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in news? Eighteen research institutions in India are among a group of 50 institutions — called the South Asian Nitrogen Hub (SANH) — in…
Bio – Jet fuel for Military Aircraft
12, Jan 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? After months of exhaustive ground and flight trials, the indigenous produced bio-fuel has been finally cleared for use by the premier airworthiness…
National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (2018 – 2023)
12, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in news? The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has drafted a five-year action plan for addressing the problem of drug and substance abuse…
Global alliance of companies to eliminate plastic waste
11, Jan 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? An alliance of global companies launched a new organisation to help eliminate plastic waste, especially in the ocean. Alliance to End Plastic…
Womaniya on Government e Marketplace’ initiative National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (2018 – 2023)
11, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in news? The Union Government on January 14, 2019 launched the ‘Womaniya on Government e Marketplace (GeM)’, an initiative to enable women entrepreneurs and…
GANGAJAL PROJECT
10, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc. Why in news? Giving a major push to develop and enhance Tourism infrastructure in…
First India – Central Asia Dialogue to be held in Uzbekistan
10, Jan 2019
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International / Indian Relations
Why in news? The first India-Central Asia Dialogue will be held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan and will be co-chaired by India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM). Highlights:…
Great Indian Bustard may be extinct soon
10, Jan 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? The GIB’s last remnant wild population of about 50 in Jaisalmer district accounts for 95% of its total world population. No progress…
Small Farmers Agri – Business Consortium
10, Jan 2019
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Defence / Internal Security
Why in News? The Government established Small Farmers’ Agri-Business Consortium (SFAC) as a Society in January 1994 to facilitate agri-business ventures by catalysing private investment…
Performance Grading Index (PGI)
10, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The PGI is for the purpose of grading States and UTs on their performance across 70 indicators on school education. Highlights: The…
National Youth Parliament Festival 2019
10, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in News? Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports launched the National Youth Parliament Festival 2019 at New Delhi, thereby beginning the…
NEW DISCOVERED SMALL FIELD BID ROUND POLICY
09, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc Why in news? Gross estimated revenue of Rs.45000 crore is anticipated under Discovered Small…
Tripura launches Sustainable Catchment Forest Management Project
09, Jan 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in news? Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb launched the Sustainable Catchment Forest Management (SCATFORM) Project which is undertaken with the assistance of JICA…
Web Wonder Women Campaign
09, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development on January 9, 2018 launched an online campaign, ‘Web - Wonder Women’ also known…
Launch of Sino – Indian Digital Collaboration Plaza
08, Jan 2019
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International / Indian Relations
Why in news? The Sino-Indian Digital Collaboration Plaza (SIDCOP), an initiative to bring Indian IT companies and Chinese enterprises closer to each other on a…
INDIA-MYANMAR-THAILAND TRILATERAL HIGHWAY
08, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Why in news? The 1360 km long highway project is an initiative pertaining to…
SOUTH ASIAN NITROGEN HUB” RESEARCH PROJECT
08, Jan 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology Why in news? The British Government has announced a research project- South Asian Nitrogen Hub to study nitrogen pollution in…
Census of Estuarine Crocodiles
08, Jan 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in news? The number of crocodiles rose to 1742 from last year’s census of 1698 in the Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha’s Kendrapara district.…
Recombinant ELISA Kits
08, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in News? Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers released recombinant Enzyme-linked immune sorbent assay (ELISA) kits: one for Glanders and other for Equine Infectious…
WORLD ECONOMIC SITUATION AND PROSPECTS 2019
08, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Why in news? The United Nations report…
RENUKAJI MULTIPURPOSE DAM PROJECT
08, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc. Why in News? An agreement for Renukaji Dam Multipurpose Project will be signed among…
“ONE FAMILY ONE JOB” SCHEME
07, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Development & Employment Why in News? Sikkim has recently launched the ‘One Family One Job’ scheme which entitles one government job…
SEA VIGIL
07, Jan 2019
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Defence / Internal Security
GS 2: Internal Security Why in news? The first coastal defence Exercise Sea Vigil, conducted by the Navy and Coast Guard, in close coordination with…
ARMOURED SYSTEMS COMPLEX (ASC)
07, Jan 2019
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Defence / Internal Security
GS 3: Internal Security Why in news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Armoured Systems Complex (ASC), developed by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) at Hazira…
FREIGHT SUBSIDY SCHEME (FSS) 2013
07, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc Why in News? In order to facilitate the process of industrialization in hilly, remote…
Conference on micro irrigation
07, Jan 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in news? Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Government of India is organizing the 9th International Micro Irrigation Conference on Modern…
NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
07, Jan 2019
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Science & Technology
Why in news? NITI Aayog published the National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence. Key findings of the report: Opportunities and economic impact of Artificial Intelligence for…
ISRO’s PSLV C- 44 LAUNCH
07, Jan 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology | Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, Nano-technology, Bio-technology Why in News? Isro's PSLV-C44 lifted off from…
First Swadesh Darshan Project in Meghalaya
07, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in news? The Chief Minister of Meghalaya, inaugurated the project “Development of North East Circuit: Umiam (Lake View) – U Lum Sohpetbneng- Mawdiangdiang –…
The DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill – 2019
07, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The Bill has been formulated recognizing the need for regulation of the use and application of Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) technology, for establishing…
REWEAVE – E-COMMERCE PLATFORM
07, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy Why in news? Microsoft India launched a new e-commerce platform 're-weave.in' under project ReWeave to aid handloom weavers. Highlights: The e-commerce platform…
SAKHI ONE STOP CENTRE
07, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 2: Governance | Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these scheme Why in…
Raisina Dialogue
06, Jan 2019
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International / Indian Relations
Why in News? Admiral Christophe Prazuck, Chief of the Naval Staff, French Navy is visiting India from 06 Jan 19 in conjunction with Raisina Dialogue…
9th NATIONAL VOTERS’ DAY
06, Jan 2019
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Indian Polity
GS 2: Polity Why in news? The country will celebrate the 9th National Voters’ Day (NVD) on 25th January 2019 at more than six lakh…
Shifting north magnetic pole
06, Jan 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in news? Rapid shifts in the Earth’s north magnetic pole are forcing researchers to make an early update to a model that helps navigation…
Indus Food 2019
06, Jan 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in news? INDUS FOOD-II with the theme of ‘World Food Supermarket’ will be held on 14th and 15th January, 2019, at India Expo Mart,…
IAFTX- 2019
06, Jan 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 2: IR | Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Why in News? The joint exercise named ‘India-Africa…
New national policy for domestic workers
06, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in News? According to National Sample Survey (NSSO Statistics-2011-2012, 68th round) it is estimated 39 lakh people are employed as domestic workers by private…
Menstrual Hygie ne for Adolescent Girls Scheme
06, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in news? To address the need of menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls residing primarily in rural areas, Government of India is supporting the Menstrual…
INDIA SET TO BECOME THIRD-LARGEST CONSUMER MARKET: WEF
05, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy Why in news? India is set to become the third-largest consumer market behind only the US and China and consumer spending in…
IIT-HYDERABAD TO LAUNCH FULL-FLEDGED BACHELOR’S PROGRAMME IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
05, Jan 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology | Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology Why in News? The Indian Institute of Technology-Hyderabad…
RBI ISSUES GUIDELINES FOR TOKENIZATION OF CARD TRANSACTIONS
05, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Mobilization of resources, Banking Why in News? Reserve Bank of India has released guidelines on tokenization for various card transactions, including…
DIFFO BRIDGE
05, Jan 2019
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Defence / Internal Security
GS 2: Internal Security Why in News? The Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the 426.60 m long 'Pre Stressed Concrete Box Girder' type Diffo…
National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)
05, Jan 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in news? Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, launched a time-bound national level strategy for pan India implementation to tackle the increasing…
National Workshop on Agri Export Policy
05, Jan 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in news? Minister of State for Commerce & Industry hosted a workshop on new agri export policy. This is the first time that an…
Science Communicators Meet
05, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in news? As a part of the on-going Indian Science Congress, 2019, Science Communicators’ Meet was inaugurated by the Union Minister for Law &…
RBI FORMS DIGITAL PAYMENTS PANEL
04, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Mobilization of resources, Banking Why in news? The RBI has constituted a high-level committee headed by former chairman of the UIDAI…
India, Pakistan exchange list of nuclear installations
04, Jan 2019
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International / Indian Relations
Why in news? India and Pakistan has exchanged for the 28th consecutive year a list of their nuclear installations under a bilateral agreement that prohibits…
BHOOMI RASHI PORTAL
04, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc Why in news? The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has recently launched the…
YARN BANK SCHEME
04, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth Why in News? To avoid…
CITIZENSHIP AMENDMENT BILL, 2016
04, Jan 2019
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Indian Polity
GS 2: Polity Why in news? The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the contentious Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2016 recommended that the Assam government should help…
Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2019
04, Jan 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? The Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2019 recently released shows that only few countries have started working towards limiting global warming below…
UNNATI– UNISPACE NANOSATELLITE ASSEMBLY & TRAINING PROGRAMME
04, Jan 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology | Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology. Why in News? Union Minister of State for…
CABINET NOD TO INTEGRATED E-FILING AND CENTRALISED PROCESSING CENTRE
04, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Why in news? The Union Cabinet has…
Year End Review of Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana – Nationa l Rural Livelihoods Mission
04, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in news? Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana- National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) seeks to reach out to 8-9 crore rural poor households and organize one woman…
CIC gets four Informa tion Commissioners
04, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in news? The government has appointed four new Information Commissioners in the Central Information Commission. Central Information Commission: The Central Information Commission has been…
USE OF SPACE TECHNOLOGY REPORT IN BORDER MANAGEMENT
03, Jan 2019
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Defence / Internal Security
GS 2: Internal Security Why in news? Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the report of a task force created by MHA to identify…
VOTER AWARENESS FORUMS FOR PROMOTING AWARENESS ON ELECTORAL PROCESS
03, Jan 2019
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Indian Polity
GS 2: Polity | Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act Why in News? Voter Awareness Forums will be set up in Ministries, Government…
PARIVESH – Portal for environmental clearance
03, Jan 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in news? An ambitious web-based single-window system ‘Parivesh’ will be rolled-out at state levels by January 15, bringing an end to the clearance nightmare…
NEW DELHI INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION CENTRE BILL
03, Jan 2019
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Indian Polity
GS 2: Polity | Dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Why in News? The Lok Sabha has passed the New Delhi International Arbitration Centre Bill 2018.…
DD SCIENCE AND INDIA SCIENCE.
03, Jan 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology | Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology Why in News? The Department of Science and…
AMENDMENT TO THE TRADE UNIONS ACT, 1926 TO MAKE PROVISIONS REGARDING RECOGNITION OF TRADE UNIONS
03, Jan 2019
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Indian Polity
GS 2: Polity | Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections Why in news? The Union Cabinet…
Centre to introduce Commercial Space Activities Bill
03, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The Centre is likely to introduce a Bill to commercialise space activities in the budget session this year. Space Activities Bill 2017:…
Pakistan to issue Panda Bonds to raise capital in China
02, Jan 2019
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International / Indian Relations
Why in News? The government of Pakistan has decided to launch Panda Bonds to raise loans from Chinese capital markets. Highlights: Launching of Panda Bonds…
FASTags
02, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Why in News? To ensure easier availability of FASTags, Indian Highways Management Company Ltd.…
INS KOHASSA
02, Jan 2019
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Defence / Internal Security
GS 2: Internal Security Why in News? Naval Air Station (NAS) Shibpur will be commissioned as INS Kohassa by Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Sunil…
Shift to Tobacco Farming
02, Jan 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW) had made budgetary allocations from 2015-16 onwards as Central share under Crop Diversification…
THE CONSTITUTION (SCHEDULED TRIBES) ORDER (AMENDMENT) BILL, 2018’ FOR REVISION IN LIST OF SCHEDULED TRIBES OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH
02, Jan 2019
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Indian Polity / Governance
Polity/Governance Why in news? The Union Cabinet (chaired by Prime Minister) has approved the introduction of The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2018 in…
ULTIMA THULE: FARTHEST OBJECT EVER VISITED
02, Jan 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology | Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology Why in news? Recently NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft…
SAKSHAM 2019
02, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy Why in News? ‘Saksham’, an annual high intensity one-month long people-centric mega campaign of Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA)…
Cabinet approves high level committee to implement Clause 6 of Assam Accord
02, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in news? The Union Cabinet approved the setting up of a High Level Committee for implementation of Clause 6 of the Assam Accord and…
FREEDOM OF LITERATURE BILL 2018
01, Jan 2019
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Indian Polity
Polity: Why in News? In a private member Bill introduced in the Lok Sabha on Friday, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has suggested far-reaching amendments to…
RAILWAY SETS OUT NEW RULES FOR SECURITY CHECKS
01, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Why in News? Railways is planning to seal stations just like airports and passengers…
DEFENCE INDIA STARTUP CHALLENGE
01, Jan 2019
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Defence / Internal Security
GS 2: Internal Security Why in news? An innovation ecosystem for Defence titled Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) was launched in April 2018. iDEX is…
INDIAN BRIDGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (IBMS)
01, Jan 2019
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Why in News? The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has inventoried 1,72,517 bridges/structures…
Green – AG project
01, Jan 2019
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Geography / Environment
Why in news? The government has launched a Global Environment Facility (GEF) assisted project namely, “Green – Ag: Transforming Indian Agriculture for global environment benefits…
SETTING UP OF SPACE TECHNOLOGY PARK AND MUSEUMS
01, Jan 2019
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Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology | Developments and their applications and effects in everyday life Why in News? The ISRO (Department of Space) has planned…
ISRO launches Samwad with Students on New Year Day
01, Jan 2019
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Governance
Why in News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched a new platform called ‘Samwad with Students’ on January 1, 2018 in Bengaluru, as part…
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Fame India Phase II
25, Aug 2018
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Indian Polity / Governance
Why in News? Indian Prime Minister will launch the second phase of the FAME India scheme on September 7, 2018. The scheme offers incentives for…
Access to Andaman Eased
24, Aug 2018
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Indian Polity / Governance
Why in News? The Union government has decided to exclude 29 inhabited Andaman & Nicobar Islands from the Restricted Area Permit (RAP) regime, subject to…
US gives India Strategic trade Authorisation – 1 Status
23, Aug 2018
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International / Indian Relations
Why in News? United States has designated India as Strategic Trade Authorization-1 (STA-1) country that will allow India to buy highly advanced and cutting-edge sensitive…
NITI Aayog To Join Hands with CII To Develop A Roadmap For Global Innovation Index
23, Aug 2018
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Science & Technology
Why in News? NITI Aayog has proposed to join hands with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to develop a Roadmap for Top 10 Rank in…
Ballistic Missile Interceptor AAD Successfully Flight Tested
23, Aug 2018
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Science & Technology
Why in News? Defence Research and Development Organisation conducted a successful test of the supersonic endo-atmospheric interceptor missile from Abdul Kalam Island (earlier known as…
Heritage Circuit and North East Circuit
22, Aug 2018
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Culture
Why in News? The Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned two new projects under Heritage and North East Circuits of Swadesh Dashan Scheme for Rs. 164.95…
Mobile App NIRYAT Mitra
22, Aug 2018
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Indian Economy
Why in News? Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry has launched Niryat Mitra mobile application for exporters and importers of the country. Niryat Mitra mobile…
Policy Framework for Exploration and Exploitation of Unconventional Hydrocarbons
22, Aug 2018
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Indian Economy
Why in News? Union Cabinet has approved policy framework to permit exploration and exploitation of unconventional hydrocarbons such as Shale oil/gas, Coal Bed Methane (CBM)…
Exercise SCO Peace Mission 2018
21, Aug 2018
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International / Indian Relations
Why in News? As part of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) initiatives, SCO Peace Mission Exercise is conducted biennially for SCO member states. This will be…
India’s Moon Mission CHANDRAYAAN-2
20, Aug 2018
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Science & Technology
Why in News? Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has postponed Chandrayaan-2, India’s second mission to Moon to January 2019. This will be the second time…
NCRB to track complaints on sexual violence
20, Aug 2018
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Indian Polity / Governance
Why in News? Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has designated National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) as nodal authority to curb online child pornography, sexual…
KHANGCHENDZONGA Biosphere Reserve to be included in the world Network of Biosphere Reserves
20, Aug 2018
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? The Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve has become the 11th Biosphere Reserve from India that has been included in the UNESCO designated World Network…
Portal G20 Digital Economy Ministerial meeting
19, Aug 2018
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International / Indian Relations
Why in News? The G20 Digital Economy Ministerial Meeting was held in Salta, Argentina from 23 to 24 August, 2018. It took place as part…
POSHAN MAAH (National Nutrition Month)
19, Aug 2018
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Indian Polity / Governance
Why in News? The Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India had recently organized an orientation workshop for various stakeholders participating in the…
National wildlife Genetic Resource Bank dedicated to Nation
19, Aug 2018
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? Union Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan today dedicated to the nation, the National Wildlife Genetic Resource Bank in the city. Genetic…
PARIVESH – a single window hub Environment Management system
18, Aug 2018
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched PARIVESH (Pro-Active and Responsive facilitation by Interactive, Virtuous and Environmental Single-window Hub) on the occasion of World…
Commerce ministry developing national logistics portal
17, Aug 2018
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Indian Polity / Governance
Why in News? A National Logistics Portal is being developed by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to ensure ease of trading in the international…
International Buddhist conclave 2018
17, Aug 2018
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Indian Polity / Governance
Why in News? The President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the “International Buddhist Conclave (IBC), 2018” and also launched the Ministry of Tourism…
Post matric scholarship for other Backward classes students for studying in India
16, Aug 2018
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Indian Polity / Governance
Why in News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for continuation and revision…
UMANG
16, Aug 2018
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Indian Polity / Governance
Why in News? Recognizing the importance of reaching out to the consumers and to safeguard their interests, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has now…
Public Sector Banks to Come Out of PCA Framework
16, Aug 2018
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Indian Economy
Why in News? Union Government is expecting that public sector banks (PSBs) placed under RBI's Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework will come out of it…
Indian naval ship exercise KAKADU 2018
15, Aug 2018
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International / Indian Relations
Why in News? Indian Naval Ship Sahyadri has reached Port of Darwin, Australia to participate in multilateral regional maritime exercise KAKADU 2018 conducted by Australia.…
Ocean Services, Technology, Observations, Resources Modelling and Science (O-Smart) Scheme
14, Aug 2018
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Science & Technology
Why in News? ·The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, has given its approval for the umbrella scheme “Ocean Services, Technology, Observations, Resources Modelling and Science…
Strategic Investment Fund Under NIIF
13, Aug 2018
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Indian Economy
Why in News? Finance Ministry is planning to set up a fund under the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) dedicated for strategic investments. As…
Swachh Survekshan 2019, ODF+ & ODF ++ protocols and SWACHH MANCH web portal
12, Aug 2018
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Indian Polity / Governance
Why in News? Swachh Survekshan 2019, ODF+ & ODF ++ Protocols and Swachh Manch Web Portal Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) is set…
India’s first ISTS Connected wind Power Project commissioned
12, Aug 2018
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Indian Economy
Why in News? The first batch of auctioned 126 MW wind power capacity Interstate Transmission System (ISTS)-connected wind energy projects have been commissioned in India.…
Cabinet Approves Extension of Concessional Financing Scheme (CFS)
12, Aug 2018
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Indian Economy
Why in News? The Union Cabinet has approved the first extension of Concessional Financing Scheme (CFS) to support Indian Entities bidding for strategically important infrastructure…
Strategic partnership (SP) model – procurement of 111 utility helicopters for the Indian Navy
11, Aug 2018
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Indian Polity / Governance
Why in News? The Union Defence Ministry gave its approval for the acquisition of 111 utility helicopters for Navy at an estimated cost of over…
India’s first Biofuel Flight
11, Aug 2018
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? India has now joined the small league of nations with the US and Australia to have flown a biofuel-powered aircraft. The Spicejet…
Who lauds India’s commitment to accelerated sanitation coverage
10, Aug 2018
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International / Indian Relations
Why in News? The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a progress report on potential health impact from increased sanitation coverage through the Swachh Bharat…
New central sector scheme for promoting pharmacovigilance of Ayush drugs
10, Aug 2018
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Indian Polity / Governance
Why in News? To prevent misleading of customers, the AYUSH Ministry has introduced a new Central sector scheme promoting pharmacovigilance of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and…
Centre Unveils International UDAN
10, Aug 2018
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Indian Economy
Why in News? The Union government on Tuesday unveiled a draft scheme for extending the affordable air travel programme UDAN to international circuits, with state…
State Energy Efficiency Preparedness Index
10, Aug 2018
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Indian Economy
Why in News? Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE) have jointly released the ‘State Energy Efficiency Preparedness Index’.…
Successful Flight tests of smart anti airfield weapon (SAAW) and ATGM ‘HELINA’
09, Aug 2018
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Science & Technology
Why in News? Indigenously designed and developed guided bombs Smart Anti Airfield Weapon (SAAW) were successfully flight tested from IAF aircraft at Chandan range while…
NITI Aayog Identified 117 Districts as Aspirational Districts for RUSA Scheme
09, Aug 2018
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Indian Polity / Governance
Why in News? NITI Aayog has identified 117 districts as ‘Aspirational Districts’ for Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA). These districts have been selected on the…
Introduction of E-Way Bill System
09, Aug 2018
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Indian Economy
Why in News? The E-way Bill System has been introduced nation-wide for inter-State movement of goods with effect from 1st April, 2018. Objectives of E-way…
ATAL Rankings for Higher Education Institutions
08, Aug 2018
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Science & Technology
Why in News? The Centre announced another annual ranking of higher educational institutions, based on how they fare in terms of innovation. The new ranking…
SEVA BHOJ YOJNA – Scheme
08, Aug 2018
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Indian Polity / Governance
Why in News? Union Ministry of Culture has launched- ‘Seva Bhoj Yojna’– a scheme to reimburse central share of CGST and IGST on food, prasad,…
CHANDRAYAAN-1 Data Confirms Presence of Ice on Moon
06, Aug 2018
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Science & Technology
Why in News? The NASA scientists, using data from the Chandrayaan-I spacecraft, on August 21, 2018 confirmed that there are frozen water deposits in the…
Government Announces regulations for drones
06, Aug 2018
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Indian Polity / Governance
Why in News? The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has issued the Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) for civil use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS)…
Rajasthan First State to Implement Biofuel Policy
06, Aug 2018
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Indian Polity / Governance
Why in News? Rajasthan has become the first State in the country to implement the national policy on biofuels. The policy lays emphasis on increasing…
Launch of National mission on GEM
04, Aug 2018
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Indian Polity / Governance
Why in News? The National Mission on Government e Marketplace (GeM) will be launched on September 5, 2018 to accelerate the adoption and use of…
New specific health warning on Tobacco products packs
04, Aug 2018
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Indian Polity / Governance
Why in News? The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on August 20, 2018 notified new sets of specified health warnings for all tobacco…
India Post Payments Bank
03, Aug 2018
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Indian Polity / Governance
Why in News? The Union Cabinet has given its approval for revision of the project outlay for setting up of India Post Payments Bank (IPPB)…
Homeopathy Central Council Amendment Bill – 2018
03, Aug 2018
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Indian Polity / Governance
Why in News? Lok Sabha has passed the Homoeopathy Central Council (Amendment) Bill 2018. It seeks to replace the Central Council of Homoeopathy (CCH) with…
Vidya Lakshmi Portal for Education Loan
02, Aug 2018
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Indian Polity / Governance
Why in News? As part of its digital initiative, Karnataka Bank has integrated its education loan scheme/s with Vidya Lakshmi Portal. Vidya Lakshmi Portal- Highlights:…
India set to Build New Fighter Jet Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft
01, Aug 2018
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Defence / Internal Security
Why in News? India’s next indigenous fighter jet – the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) – is expected to make its first flight by 2032.…
National orientation workshop on national e-VIDHAN application (NEVA)
24, Sep 2018
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Science & Technology
Why in News? Inaugural Session of the two-day National Orientation workshop on National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) and new website and app of NeVA was organized…
Successful flight test of PRAHAR
24, Sep 2018
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Science & Technology
Why in News? DRDO successfully flight tested the indigenously developed surface-to-surface tactical missile ‘Prahar’, from Launch Complex-III, ITR, Balasore. Prahar Missile: Prahar (“Strike”) is an…
ASTRA BVR AIR-TO-AIR MISSILE – FLIGHT TEST
23, Sep 2018
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Science & Technology
Why in News? Astra, the indigenously developed Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM), was successfully test fired by the IAF from Su-30 aircraft. The…
Ease of living index
23, Sep 2018
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Indian Economy
Why in News? Andhra Pradesh has topped the charts among States in terms of “Ease of Living Index” rankings launched by the Ministry of…
Dairy Processing &Infrastructure Development fund (DIDF)
23, Sep 2018
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has inaugurated the Dairy Processing & Infrastructure Development Fund (DIDF). Vast opportunities exist today for…
JAN DHAN DARSHAK – MOBILE APP
23, Sep 2018
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Indian Economy
Why in News? Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance and National Informatics Centre (NIC) has jointly developed a mobile app called Jan…
Prithvi defence vehicle (PDV) mission
23, Sep 2018
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Science & Technology
Why in News? India successfully conducted an interceptor missile test off the Odisha coast on Sunday night, achieving a major milestone in developing a two-layer…
FINANCIAL INCLUSION INDEX
23, Sep 2018
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Indian Economy
Why in News? The Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs has launched the Financial Inclusion Index. Financial Inclusion Index: Department of Financial…
RAIL SAHYOG” WEB PORTAL
23, Sep 2018
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Indian Economy
Why in News? The Minister of Railways and Coal has launched a web portal Rail Sahyog to provide a platform for the Corporates and PSUs…
ISRO to set up an integrated control room for emergency response
23, Sep 2018
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Science & Technology
Why in News? The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on September 20, 2018 signed a Memorandum of…
INDIAN RAILWAYS INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE TRAIN OPERATIONS AND PROVIDE BETTER PASSENGER EXPERIENCE
23, Sep 2018
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Indian Economy
Why in News? Indian Railways has always focused on adoption of new technologies to improve train operations and provide better passenger experience to its…
IWAI MAKES INDIA’S FIRST STANDARDIZED MODERN SHIP DESIGN FOR GANGA A REALITY
23, Sep 2018
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Indian Economy
Why in News? Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) made public 13 standardised state-of-the-art ship designs suitable for large barge haulage on river Ganga…
DAC approves procurement of equipment
23, Sep 2018
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Science & Technology
Why in News? The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Raksha Mantri accorded approval for the procurement of equipment for the Defence Forces valued at…
Mobilise your city (MYC) programme
23, Sep 2018
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Indian Society
Why in News? India and France have signed an implementation agreement on “MOBILISE YOUR CITY” (MYC) programme. Based on a proposal made by…
C-DAC information media server (CIMS)
23, Sep 2018
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Science & Technology
Why in News? MEITY launches C-DAC Information Media Server (CIMS) for enhancing Good Governance. C-DAC Information Media Server (CIMS): It is a dedicated computer appliance…
Indo-us joint military exercise ‘YUDH ABHYAS 2018’
23, Sep 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The joint military training Exercise YudhAbhyas 2018 will be conducted between India and the United States in Himalayas at Chaubattia, Uttarakhand from…
East Asia Summit
23, Sep 2018
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Governance
Why in News? 15th ASEAN Economic Ministers – India Consultation was recently held in Singapore. Singapore is currently holding the Chair of ASEAN. Significance of…
Global sanitation convention
22, Sep 2018
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Governance
Why in News? Union Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation will organize a global sanitation convention to mark the beginning of the 150th birth anniversary…
Department of Official Language
22, Sep 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The Union Home Minister chaired first review meeting of the Department of Official Language of MHA to discuss the functioning and issues…
Medical cyclotron facility cyclone-30
22, Sep 2018
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Science & Technology
Why in News? Cyclone-30 equipment used for generating radio-isotopes became operational at a VECC, Kolkata, a Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) unit. Cyclone-30 commissioning re-emphasises…
Face recognition – ‘Boarding Pass’ in Airports
22, Sep 2018
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Science & Technology
Why in News? Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru is set to become the first airport in Asia next year to use face recognition as…
RASHTRIYA POSHAN MAAH CELEBRATIONS
21, Sep 2018
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Indian Society
Why in News? The Ministry of Women and Child Development, has urged the Ministers of partner Ministries and all the Members of Parliament to extend…
Draft Rules on Sale of Drugs by E-Pharmacy
21, Sep 2018
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Science & Technology
Why in News? Ministry of health and family welfare has issued a draft notification recently on the sale of drugs by E-Pharmacies. The notification is…
Krishna Kutir
21, Sep 2018
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Indian Society
Why in News? The Minister for Women & Child Development, along with CM of Uttar Pradesh, inaugurated the widows’ home ‘Krishna Kutir’ at a function…
E-VBAB network & pan-African e-Network project
21, Sep 2018
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Governance
Why in News? Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd. (TCIL) signed an agreement with Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for the implementation of e-VBAB Network Project. The…
Internal security Indo-Mongolia joint exercise nomadic elephant-2018
21, Sep 2018
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Governance
Why in News? Indo-Mongolia joint exercise Nomadic Elephant-2018 has commenced at Mongolian Armed Forces (MAF) Five Hills Training Area, Ullanbaatar. The 12 days long joint…
Integrated development of wildlife Habitats scheme
20, Sep 2018
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved continuation of the Centrally Sponsored Umbrella Scheme of Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats (CSS-IDWH)…
India and the un to sign a five-year sustainable development framework (2018-2022)
20, Sep 2018
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Governance
Why in News? NITI Aayog and United Nations are set to sign the Government of India-United Nations Sustainable Development Framework (UNSDF) for 2018-2022. India-UNSDF (2018-2022):…
India-Bangladesh jointly unveil e-plaques for two projects
19, Sep 2018
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Governance
Why in News? PM Modi, and the Bangladeshi counterpart, Sheikh Hasina, jointly unveiled e-plaques for two projects, via video conference. The projects include: (a) India-Bangladesh…
India focus country in IZMIR international trade show
19, Sep 2018
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Governance
Why in News? India was the focus country of 87th Izmir International Trade Show held in Izmir, third most populous city in Turkey, after Istanbul…
Cooling Action Plan
18, Sep 2018
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? On the eve of the World Ozone Day (17th Sept.), MoEFCC underlined the need to work consistently under the aegis of the…
India to participate in g-20, trade and investment ministerial meeting in Argentina
18, Sep 2018
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Governance
Why in News? Union Minister of Commerce & Industry will participate in the G-20, Trade and Investment Ministerial Meeting, being held in Mar del Plata…
India’s National REDD+Strategy
17, Sep 2018
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? · Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has released National Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation REDD+) strategy…
Centenary of the battle of Haifa celebrated
17, Sep 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The Embassy of India held a ceremony in Haifa to mark the Centenary of the Battle of Haifa when on 23 Sep…
ASEM conference on ‘global ageing and human rights of older persons’
17, Sep 2018
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Governance
Why in News? Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment left for Seoul (Korea) for the 3rd ASEM (Asia-Europe Meeting) Conference on ‘Global Ageing and…
Indo-Kazakhstan joint exercise KAZIND 2018
17, Sep 2018
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Governance
Why in News? India, Kazakhstan joint army exercise KAZIND 2018 will be conducted between Indian and Kazakhstan Army in Otar region, Kazakhstan from 10 to…
International aviation Summit
17, Sep 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The International Aviation Summit is being held New Delhi. The summit has been jointly organised by the Airports Authority of India, Ministry…
Indian relations BIMSTEC summit: Kathmandu declaration
16, Sep 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The 4th BIMSTEC Summit concluded in Kathmandu on August 31, 2018 with the signing and adoption of the Kathmandu Declaration by all…
National digital communications policy-2018
16, Sep 2018
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Governance
Why in News? As the present world has entered the era of modern technological advancements in the Telecom Sector such as 5G, IoT, M2M etc.…
Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojna
16, Sep 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The Employee’s State Insurance (ESI) has approved a scheme named ‘Atal BimitVyaktiKalyanYojna’ for Insured Persons (IP) covered under the Employees’ State Insurance…
Dam rehabilitation and improvement project
15, Sep 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The CCEA has approved the Revised Cost Estimate of Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) at the revised cost of Rs 3466…
Pradhan Mantri FASAL BIMA Yojana (PMFBY)
15, Sep 2018
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? The Government has decided to incorporate the provision of penalties for States and Insurance Companies for the delay in settlement of insurance…
MSME loans approval portal
15, Sep 2018
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Governance
Why in News? · The Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs has launched a transformative initiative in MSME credit space. Fastest Credit facility for…
Postal transportation of sputum
14, Sep 2018
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Governance
Why in News? A pilot project for utilising services of Department of Post for transport of sputum specimen for TB Diagnosis was launched by the…
‘E-SAHAJ’ portal for grant of security clearance
13, Sep 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The Government has launched an online ‘e-Sahaj’ portal for grant of Security Clearance. The portal will facilitate an applicant to submit application…
All India pension Adalat
13, Sep 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The All India Pension Adalat was inaugurated on September 18, 2018 by the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Personnel, Public…
Government Initiated Consolidation – Amalgamated Entity to be India’s third largest bank
13, Sep 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The Alternative Mechanism comprising of its Chairperson, the Union Finance Minister decided that Bank of Baroda, Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank may…
WAYU- Air Pollution mitigation device
13, Sep 2018
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? Recently air pollution control device WAYU (Wind Augmentation Purifying Unit) for traffic junctions was inaugurated in Delhi today. WAYU (Wind Augmentation Purifying…
National scholarship portal Mobile App
12, Sep 2018
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Governance
Why in News? Union Minority Affairs Minister launched the country’s first National Scholarship Portal mobile app that would make the government welfare schemes more accessible…
AGMARK Online System
12, Sep 2018
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has launched the online software for Agmark. Agmark Online System: The application processes related to Agmark…
National Conference of District Disability
11, Sep 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment is organizing a ‘National Conference of District…
Financial inclusion index
11, Sep 2018
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? The Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs has launched the Financial Inclusion Index. Financial Inclusion Index: Department of Financial Services (DFS),…
First tribal circuit project under Swadesh darshan
10, Sep 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The Minister of State for Tourism will inaugurate the project for Development of Tribal Circuit in Chhattisgarh under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme.…
Un interagency task force (UNIATF) award
10, Sep 2018
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Governance
Why in News? Shri Manoj Jhalani, Additional Secretary & Mission Director (NHM), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has been conferred with the prestigious UNIATF…
Pradhan Mantri ANNADATA AAY SANRAKSHAN Abhiyan (PM-AASHA)
10, Sep 2018
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? Giving a major boost to the pro-farmer initiatives of the Government and in keeping with its commitment and dedication for the Annadata,…
Curriculum on Experiential learning – GandhijisNaiTalim
09, Sep 2018
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Culture
Why in News? Union HRD Ministry released the curriculum on Experiential Learning – GandhijisNaiTalim. This curriculum was brought out simultaneously in 13 languages i.e., Assamese,…
Model international centre for transformative AI (ICTAI)
08, Sep 2018
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Governance
Why in News? NITI Aayog, Intel, and Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) has the collaboration to set up a Model International Center for Transformative…
Capacity development scheme
07, Sep 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved continuation of the Capacity Development Scheme for the period 2017-18 to 2019-20. Capacity Development…
4th world summit on accreditation (WOSA-2018)
06, Sep 2018
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Governance
Why in News? Union Minister for HRD has inaugurated 4th World Summit on Accreditation (WOSA-2018) at New Delhi. Ministry highlighted that we need to cover…
India agrees to end PISA boycott, to participate in 2021
04, Sep 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Prakash Javadekar in the first week of September 2018 decided to end the Programme for…
Technology initiatives for Coffee Stakeholders
03, Sep 2018
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Governance
Why in News? Minister for Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu has launched Coffee Connect – India coffee field force app and Coffee…
HIV aids (prevention and control) Act, 2017
02, Sep 2018
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Indian Polity
Why in News? The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued a notification for bringing the HIV AIDS (Prevention and Control) Act, 2017 in…
Law Commission Submits report on “wrongful Prosecution (Miscarriage of Justice) Legal Remedies”
01, Sep 2018
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Indian Polity
Why in News? The Law Commission of India submitted its report titled ‘Wrongful Prosecution (Miscarriage of Justice): Legal Remedies’ to the Government of India. The…
INDIA – ADB SIGNS $110 MILLION LOAN TO IMPROVE RURAL CONNECTIVITY IN MP
29, Oct 2018
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International / Indian Relations
Why in News? India and Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed $110 million loan to finance the upgrade of 2,800 kilometers all-weather rural roads in…
FIRST INDIA-CHINA HIGH LEVEL MEETING ON BILATERAL SECURITY COOPERATION
28, Oct 2018
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International / Indian Relations
Why in News? Union Home Minister co-chaired the first India-China High Level Meeting on Bilateral Security Cooperation with his Chinese counterpart. During the meeting, the…
JIMEX 2018
28, Oct 2018
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International / Indian Relations
Why in News? Japan and India would be participating in the third edition of Japan-India Maritime Exercise (JIMEX) With the ships of Eastern Fleet of…
INDIA TO RECEIVE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA’S TOP ENERGY POLICY PRIZE
27, Oct 2018
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Governance
Why in News? Minister of Railways and Coal will receive the University of Pennsylvania’s top prize in energy policy for his leadership in reforming India’s…
IBSAMAR-VI MULTI – NATIONAL MARITIME JOINT EXERCISE
27, Oct 2018
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International / Indian Relations
Why in News? The sixth edition of IBSAMAR, a joint Multi-National Maritime Exercise between the Indian, Brazilian and South African Navies, is being held at…
GLOBAL AGRICULTURE LEADERSHIP SUMMIT 2018
25, Oct 2018
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Indian Economy
Why in News? 11th Global Agriculture Leadership Summit & Awards were recently organised by Indian Council of Food and Agriculture (ICFA) with support of Ministry…
FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT FUND (FIDF)
25, Oct 2018
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Indian Economy
Why in News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given its approval for creation of special Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF). Fisheries…
KEY INITIATIVES OF GOVERNMENT
25, Oct 2018
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Governance
National Biopharma Mission: The mission is aimed at accelerating biopharmaceutical development in a bid to create a globally competitive biopharmaceutical industry. It is targeted to…
ELECTORAL BOND SCHEME 2018
25, Oct 2018
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Governance
Why in news? Government of India has notified the Electoral Bond Scheme 2018. Provisions of the scheme: Electoral Bonds may be purchased by a person,…
CVC OBSERVES VIGILANCE AWARENESS WEEK 2018
25, Oct 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) observes the Vigilance Awareness Week every year during the week in which the birthday of Sardar Vallabhbhai…
NATIONAL MONITORING FRAMEWORK ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
25, Oct 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The Union Cabinet has approved the constitution of a High-Level Steering Committee for periodically reviewing and refining the National Indicator Framework (NIF)…
TRANSFORMATION OF ASPIRATIONAL DISTRICT PROGRAMME
25, Oct 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The ‘Transformation of Aspirational Districts’ initiative aims to remove this heterogeneity through a mass movement to quickly and effectively transform these districts.…
NITI LECTURE SERIES
25, Oct 2018
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Governance
Why in News? NITI Aayog is organizing the fourth edition of NITI Lecture Series with theme this year is “AI for ALL: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence…
WORLD BANK’S HUMAN CAPITAL INDEX
25, Oct 2018
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International / Indian Relations
Why in News? The World Bank released a Human Capital Index (HCI) as part of the World Development Report 2019. Theme of the World Development…
WATER DISINFECTION SYSTEM “ONEERTM”
24, Oct 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR) has developed a Drinking Water Disinfection System with trade…
POCSO Act
24, Oct 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The government has clarified that there is no time bar on reporting crimes related to child sexual abuse. Survivors of child sexual…
GOA MARITIME SYMPOSIUM – 2018
24, Oct 2018
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International / Indian Relations
Why in News? Indian Navy through the Naval War College Goa is hosting the ‘Goa Maritime Symposium – 2018’ on October 16 in order to…
12th ASEM SUMMIT
23, Oct 2018
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International / Indian Relations
Why in News? The Vice President of India has left for Belgium to attend the two-day 12th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) in Brussels. The bi-annual event…
EXERCISE DHARMA GUARDIAN- 2018
22, Oct 2018
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International / Indian Relations
Why in News? To promote Military cooperation, India and Japan are all set to hold the first ever joint military exercise ‘DHARMA GUARDIAN-2018’ involving the…
Strategic Petroleum Reserves
21, Oct 2018
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Governance
Why in News? India is planning to forge partnerships with private players to build out its strategic petroleum reserves within the coming year. It is…
ASEAN DEFENCE MINISTERS MEET
21, Oct 2018
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International / Indian Relations
Why in News? Defence Minister has attended the 5thADMM plus meet in Singapore, which is a forum for Defence Ministers from ten ASEAN and eight…
MOU BETWEEN INDIA AND RUSSIA
20, Oct 2018
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International / Indian Relations
Why in News? The Union Cabinet approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Russia on bilateral cooperation in various developmental projects. The MoU…
#SELF4SOCIETY APP & ASK DISHA
19, Oct 2018
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Governance
Why in News? #Self4Society app, developed by MyGov, has been launched by the government to help coordinate volunteer work undertaken by professionals. #Self4Society App: This…
FIRST ASSEMBLY OF INTERNATIONAL SOLAR ALLIANCE
19, Oct 2018
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International / Indian Relations
Why in News? The PM today inaugurated the first Assembly of the International Solar Alliance and also marked the inauguration of the second IORA Renewable…
3rd Decadal International Year of Reefs – 2018
17, Oct 2018
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? The International Conference on Status and Protection of Coral Reefs (STAPCOR – 2018) with the theme “Reef for Life” was inaugurated by…
Harit Diwali-Swasth Diwali Campaign
17, Oct 2018
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? Keeping in view the detrimental effects of bursting Crackers and also the importance of the festival, MoEFCC has initiated a “Harit–Diwali” campaign.…
Sikkim World’s First 100 Percent Organic State
17, Oct 2018
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? North-eastern state Sikkim on October 12, 2018 won the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation's (FAO) Future Policy Award 2018 for being the…
Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi
17, Oct 2018
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi launched. Highlights: The System is designed to predict extreme air pollution events Give alerts to…
PRADHAN MANTRI BHARTIYA JANAUSHADHI PARIYOJANA
17, Oct 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The Union Home Ministry has inaugurated the two-day conference on “CCTNS–Good practices and Success Stories” organised by National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB).…
WEB PORTAL OF THE SCHEME FOR PROMOTION OF ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH COLLABORATION (SPARC)
17, Oct 2018
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Governance
Why in news? The Govt. in August 2018 had sanctioned the SPARC scheme with IIT Kharagpur as the National Coordinating Institute to implement the SPARC…
INDIA WINS COMMONWEALTH ASSOCIATION FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT AWARD
17, Oct 2018
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Governance
Why in News? India’s Unnayan Banka and Unified Agriculture Markets initiatives have won the Commonwealth Association for Public Administration and Management (CAPAM) award. Details of…
PRADHAN MANTRI BHARTIYA JANAUSHADHI PARIYOJANA
17, Oct 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The Central Warehouse of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana at Bilaspur, Gurugram. It is setup by the Bureau of Pharma PSUs of…
WHO LAUNCHES FIRST GLOBAL GUIDELINES ON SANITATION AND HEALTH
17, Oct 2018
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International / Indian Relations
Why in News? The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched first global guidelines on sanitation and health. These guidelines summarize evidence on effectiveness of range…
Financial Stability and Development Council
17, Oct 2018
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Indian Economy
Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF)
17, Oct 2018
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Indian Economy
Why in News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given its approval for creation of special Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF). Fisheries…
Cabinet nod for Indian Institute of Skills
17, Oct 2018
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Indian Economy
Why in News? The Union Cabinet has approved the setting up of Indian Institute of Skills (IISs) at different locations across the country in PPP.…
YOUTH ROAD SAFETY LEARNERS LICENCE PROGRAMME
16, Oct 2018
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Indian Economy
Why in News? Ministry of State for Road Transport and Highways launched the Youth Road Safety Learners Licence programme in New Delhi. Highlights: The programme…
REVISED CONSUMER PRICE INDEX NUMBERS ON BASE YEAR
16, Oct 2018
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Indian Economy
Why in News? The Central Statistics Office (CSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has revised the Base Year of the Consumer Price Index (CPI).…
Centre for The Fourth Industrial Revolution In India
16, Oct 2018
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Indian Economy
Why in News? The World Economic Forum (WEF) announced its new Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in India, which would aim to bring together…
INDIA-CHINA TRADE
16, Oct 2018
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Indian Economy
Why in News? Union Minister of Commerce & Industry has released a study by the Department of Commerce on India-China Trade. The report tries to…
GI Tag For Alphonso from Konkan
16, Oct 2018
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Indian Economy
Why in News? Alphonso from Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Palghar, Thane and Raigad districts of Maharashtra, is registered as Geographical Indication (GI). Alphonso Mangoes: The king of…
SEZ Policy Review Committee holds final meeting
16, Oct 2018
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Indian Economy
Why in News? The SEZ Policy Review Committee has its final round of consultations with the members under the chairmanship of the Commerce Secretary. The…
21 IORA Countries Adopt the Delhi Declaration on Renewable Energy
16, Oct 2018
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Indian Economy
Why in News? As many as 21 countries in the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) today adopted the Delhi Declaration on Renewable Energy in the…
Udyam Abhilasha
16, Oct 2018
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Indian Economy
Why in News? Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), had launched a National Level Entrepreneurship Awareness Campaign, Udyam Abhilasha in 115 Aspirational Districts identified…
Who’s First Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health
16, Oct 2018
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? The first Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health will be held at WHO Headquarters in Geneva on 30 October – 1…
CSIR Develops Green Crackers and E-Crackers
16, Oct 2018
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? CSIR scientists have developed Less Polluting Firecrackers which are not only environment friendly but 15-20 % cheaper than the conventional ones. Less…
IPCC Report: How to Reach A 1.5-Degree World
16, Oct 2018
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? Preventing an extra single degree of heat could make a life-or-death difference in the next few decades for multitudes of people and…
Crop Damages in Animal Attacks put Under Pmfby on Pilot Basis
16, Oct 2018
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PIB
Why in News? The Union government has decided to cover damages to crops in wild animal attacks under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna in…
India’s First Dolphin Research Centre to Come up Soon in Patna
16, Oct 2018
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? The much-awaited National Dolphin Research Centre (NDRC), India’s and Asia’s first is set to be established in Patna. It will play an…
National Health Profile-2018
15, Oct 2018
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Indian Society
Why in News? The Central Bureau of Health Intelligence (CBHI), under the aegis of the Directorate General of Health Services released an Analytical Report of…
75th Year of Establishment of Azad Hind Government
12, Oct 2018
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Indian Society
Why in News? Hon’ble PM will unveil the plaque to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the formation of Azad Hind Government, at the Red Fort,…
Saubhagya scheme
11, Oct 2018
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Governance
Why in News? Ministry of Power and New & Renewable Energy has announced an award scheme under Saubhagya to felicitate the DISCOMs / Power Department…
Global Hunger Index 2018
11, Oct 2018
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Indian Society
Why in News? The Global Hunger Index report 2018 released annually by Welthungerhilfe and Concern Worldwide. Component indicators of GHI: Undernourishment: the share of the…
SWASTH BHARAT YATRA NATIONAL CAMPAIGN
11, Oct 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The Union Government has launched a national campaign 'Swasth Bharat Yatra' on occasion of World Food Day that is observed on 16…
Revised CBSE Affiliation Bye-laws
10, Oct 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The Union HRD Ministry has released the new CBSE Affiliation Bye-laws to ensure speed, transparency, hassle-free procedures and ease of doing business…
Sir Chhotu Ram – Agricultural Reforms
10, Oct 2018
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Indian Society
Why in News? PM unveiled a statue of Deenbandhu Sir Chhotu Ram in Rohtak, Haryana. Sir Chhotu Ram (1881-1945): Sir Chhotu Ram was a prominent…
National Policy on Electronics 2018
09, Oct 2018
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Governance
Why in News? Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued draft ‘National Policy on Electronics 2018’ (NPE 2018) for Electronics System Design…
PROJECT ARYA
09, Oct 2018
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Governance
Why in News? To attract the youth of the country towards agriculture, a project called ‘Arya’ is being run through Krishi Vigyan Kendras and the…
Online Assurances Monitoring System
08, Oct 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The union govt. has inaugurated the Online Assurances Monitoring System (OAMS), developed by the Union Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MPA). Online Assurances…
Beyond Dispute: The SBM Facts
08, Oct 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) recently launched the 150th birth year celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi, as the Mission enters its fifth and…
Methanol Cooking Fuel Program of India
07, Oct 2018
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Governance
Why in News? Signifying a paradigm shift towards the use of alternate cooking fuel technology, the Namrup-based Assam Petrochemicals Limited (APL) has rolled out the…
First Regional Conference on Women in Detention and Access to Justice
07, Oct 2018
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Indian Society
Why in News? The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D), Ministry of Home Affairs is organising the First ever Regional Conference at Shimla on…
NAREDCO signs MoU with Housing Ministry
06, Oct 2018
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Governance
Why in News? Realtors body National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs…
Indian Navy inducts its first Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle
06, Oct 2018
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Science & Technology
Why in News? Indian Navy has inducted its first Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV) which is deployed to rescue downed or disaster-struck submarines at high…
India’s First Global Skills Park
05, Oct 2018
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Governance
Why in News? Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India signed a $150 million Loan Agreement in today to establish a Global Skills…
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) – Ease of Doing Business
04, Oct 2018
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Governance
Why in News? Ministry of Corporate Affairs has launched another process re-engineering by making incorporation of Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) through a complete online system…
Committee on Corporate Social Responsibility-2018 (HLC-2018
04, Oct 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The government has constituted a High-Level Committee on Corporate Social Responsibility-2018 (HLC-2018) under the Chairmanship of Injeti Srinivas, Secretary, Ministry of Corporate…
Satish Dhawan Space Science Center
04, Oct 2018
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Science & Technology
Why in News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) signed an MoU with the Central University of Jammu (CUJ) in Jammu for setting up of…
Mahatma Gandhi International Sanitation Convention
03, Oct 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The Mahatma Gandhi International Sanitation Convention is being organised by the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation to mark the beginning of…
SATAT Initiative
03, Oct 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas has launched the SATAT initiative to promote Compressed Bio-Gas as an alternative, green transport fuel.…
IAF successfully conducts trials of Astra BVR-AAM
03, Oct 2018
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Science & Technology
Why in News? Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully undertaken a series of flight trials of Astra Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVR-AAM) from September…
MoHUA partners with Google to launch
02, Oct 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, under the aegis of Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban (SBM – U), has partnered with…
Section 151A of the Representation of the People Act 1951
02, Oct 2018
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Indian Polity
Why in News? It is understood that some newspapers have reported that the ECI on the one hand announced the bye elections to fill the…
Competition Law Review Committee
02, Oct 2018
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Indian Polity
Why in News? Union Finance Ministry has constituted nine-member Competition Law Review Committee to ensure that legislation is in tune with changing business environment. The…
Exercise KONKAN-18
30, Nov 2018
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International / Indian Relations
GS 2: IR | Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Why in news? The naval exercise Konkan 18…
Industrial Park Rating System Report
30, Nov 2018
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Governance
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Why in news? The Union Minister for Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh…
City Gas Distribution projects
29, Nov 2018
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc. Why in News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stones of City…
Artificial intelligence in Healthcare
29, Nov 2018
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Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology | Developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Why in news? Artificial intelligence (AI) systems poses an opportunity…
eDrishti software launched to help Railways Minister keep track of punctuality of train
29, Nov 2018
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Governance
Why in news? Indian Railways unveiled ‘eDrishti’ software that will help Union Railway Minister to keep track of punctuality of trains as well as freight…
Sustainable Blue Economy Conference
28, Nov 2018
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International / Indian Relations
GS 3: IR | Bilateral, regional & global groupings & agreements involving India &/or affecting India’s interests Why in News? The Sustainable Blue Economy Conference…
NITI Aayog Organises Capacity Building Programme for Urban Water Management
28, Nov 2018
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Why in News? The Second Phase of Urban Management Programme on 'Water Recycling and…
AirSewa 2.0
28, Nov 2018
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Governance
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc. Why in News? Union Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu and Minister of State for…
Govt, ADB sign $169 min loan to provide water, sanitation services in TN
28, Nov 2018
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Why in news? Union Government has inked $169 Million Loan agreement with Asian Development…
Emergency Response Support System (ERSS)
28, Nov 2018
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Governance
Why in news? The Union Home Ministry has launched Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) for Himachal Pradesh. Emergency Response Support System (ERSS): Central Government has…
Credit scheme for cooperative start-ups
27, Nov 2018
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Indian Economy | Planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment Why in News? Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Radha Mohan…
‘Heli-Clinics’ for remote areas
27, Nov 2018
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Governance
Why in news? Union Minister has mooted “Heli-Clinics”/Helicopter Clinics for remote areas, which could help to provide specialized medical care to people living in inaccessible…
Information Platform to monitor public health surveillance – IHIP
26, Nov 2018
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Governance
Why in news? Union Health Secretary did soft-launch of the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) segment of Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP) in seven states…
Union Cabinet nod for term extension of OBC panel
26, Nov 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended the term of Commission constituted to examine the Sub-Categorization within Other…
“She- Box “ Awareness programmes on Sexual Harassment at Workplace
25, Nov 2018
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PIB
Why in news? The Ministry of Women and Child Development has empanelled institutions and organisations to conduct awareness exercises on the provisions of the Sexual…
Allied and Healthcare Professions Bill, 2018
25, Nov 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The Union Cabinet has approved the Allied and Healthcare Professions Bill, 2018 for regulation and standardisation of education and services by allied…
NPCC is now a Miniratna
25, Nov 2018
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Indian Economy
Why in news? The Union Government conferred the ‘Miniratna status: Category –I’ on the National Projects Construction Corporation Limited (NPCC). The empowerment of Miniratna Status…
Mission RakshaGyan Shakti Launched
25, Nov 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The Union Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched 'Mission RakshaGyanShakti' on November 27, 2018. The programme will aim to strengthen the Intellectual Property…
Indo-Russian Strategic Economic Dialogue
24, Nov 2018
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International / Indian Relations
GS 2: IR | Bilateral, regional & global groupings & agreements involving India &/or affecting India’s interests Why in News? India and Russia attended first-ever…
India, Pakistan Dera Baba Nanak – Kartarpur corridor
24, Nov 2018
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International / Indian Relations
GS 2: IR | India & its neighborhood- relations Why in News? Marking a new beginning in India-Pakistan relations and heralding the possibility of reducing…
Sangai tourism festival
24, Nov 2018
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Governance
Why in news? The annual Sangai Festival was celebrated in northeastern state of Manipur. It is grandest festival of state named after state animal, Sangai,…
IIM Cal Inks Pacts with ICC: Energising start up ecosystem in East and Northeast India
24, Nov 2018
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Indian Economy | Planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment Why in news? IIM Calcutta Innovation Park and Indian Chamber of Commerce…
Jharkhand Power System Improvement Project
24, Nov 2018
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc. Why in News? The Government of India and the World Bank have signed a…
India’s SEZ policy report
24, Nov 2018
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc. Why in News? Ministry of Commerce & Industry to study the existing SEZ policy…
India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited
24, Nov 2018
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Indian Economy | Planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment Why in News? The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of…
Network for Development of Agricultural Cooperatives in Asia and the Pacific
24, Nov 2018
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Indian Economy | Planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment Why in news? The inaugural session of the General Assembly of Network…
2nd Startup India Investment Seminar
24, Nov 2018
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Development and Employment Why in News? Embassy of India in China in partnership with Startup India Association (SIA) and Venture Gurukool…
HAUSLA 2018
24, Nov 2018
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Governance
Why in news? The National Festival for Children of Child Care Institutions (CCIs)– “Hausla 2018” of the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) was…
INSPIRE 2018
23, Nov 2018
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Why in News? INSPIRE 2018 has been organised in collaboration with the Bureau of…
Privatisation of Airports
23, Nov 2018
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc. Why in News? Union Cabinet has recently given in principle approval for operating, managing…
Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund – Blue Revolution mission
22, Nov 2018
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Governance
Why in news? Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare at his inaugural address on Fifth World Fisheries Day, said that under the Blue Revolution…
Eliminate Unmanned Level Crossings Mission
22, Nov 2018
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc. Why in News? Indian Railway has taken a mission area to eliminate all Unmanned…
Regional Connectivity Scheme UDAN 3
22, Nov 2018
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Why in News? · Opening the third round of the regional connectivity scheme (RCS),…
Draft witness protection scheme
21, Nov 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The Supreme Court of India on November 19, 2018 said that it would direct all the states to implement the draft witness…
International Tourism Mart
21, Nov 2018
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Governance
Why in news? The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, in association with the Department of Tourism, Government of Tripura and the North Eastern States…
Quadricycles get go-ahead for pvt use, to boost connectivity
21, Nov 2018
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Indian Economy
Why in News? The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has notified inclusion of the ‘Quadricycle’ as a ‘non-transport’ vehicle under the Motor Vehicles…
Outreach Initiative for MSME Sector
21, Nov 2018
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PIB
GS 3: Indian Economy | Planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment Why in News? Hon’ble PM has launched a historic support and outreach…
Institution’s Innovation Council
20, Nov 2018
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Governance
Why in news? The Union Human Resource Development Ministry launched the ‘Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) Program' in Delhi on November 21, 2018. The program was…
AAI inks-pact with US Agency to Prepare Modernization Road-map
19, Nov 2018
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International / Indian Relations
GS 2: IR | Bilateral, regional & global groupings & agreements involving India &/or affecting India’s interests Why in news? Authority of India (AAI) has…
India, ADB sign USD 200 million loan agreement to improve highways in Bihar
19, Nov 2018
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Why in news? The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Union Government on November…
Promulgation of the Companies Amendment (Ordinance), 2018
19, Nov 2018
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PIB
GS 3: Economy | Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth Why in News? The recommendation…
NITI Aayog organizes South Asian Regional Conference on Urban Infrastructure
18, Nov 2018
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International / Indian Relations
GS 2: IR | Important International institutions, agencies & fora, their structure, mandate Why in News? NITI Aayog partnered with the United Nations Economic and…
19thMeeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC)
18, Nov 2018
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Mobilization of resources Why in News? The 19th Meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) to review the current…
India, Australia Sign Five Agreements
17, Nov 2018
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International / Indian Relations
GS 2: IR | Bilateral, regional & global groupings & agreements involving India &/or affecting India’s interests Why in News? India and Australia signed five…
India votes against UNGA draft resolution on use of death penalty
17, Nov 2018
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International / Indian Relations
GS 2: IR | Important International institutions, agencies & fora, their structure, mandate Why in news? India has voted against a United Nations General Assembly…
CII AND UNEP SIGN MOU FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
17, Nov 2018
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International / Indian Relations
Why in News? The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the UN Environment has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for coherent implementation of the…
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
17, Nov 2018
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Mobilization of resources Why in News? Ministry of Corporate Affairs has launched another process re-engineering by making incorporation of Limited Liability…
ISRO successfully launches hyperspectral imaging satellite HysIS
17, Nov 2018
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Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology | Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology Why in news? The ISRO…
World’s standard definition of kilogram now redefined
17, Nov 2018
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Science & Technology
Why in news? The 26th meeting of the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) was held during November at Palais des Congréss, Versailles, France.…
Logix India 2019
16, Nov 2018
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Why in News? Union Minister of Commerce and Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhulaunched…
UNESCO Asia-Pacific award for conservation
16, Nov 2018
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International / Indian Relations
GS 2: IR | Bilateral, regional & global groupings & agreements involving India &/or affecting India’s interests Why in news? The restoration of an aristocratic…
World Toilet Day
16, Nov 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) will celebrate the World Toilet Day with mass awareness and mobilization activities across States and districts. The…
India at 77 Rank in World Bank’s Doing Business Report, 2018
16, Nov 2018
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Indian Economy | Issues relating growth and development Why in News? The World Bank released its latest Doing Business Report (DBR, 2019) in…
Impact Based Forecasting Approach
16, Nov 2018
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Science & Technology
GS 3: Disaster Management | Disaster & disaster management Why in news? A new technology has been developed by IMD to assess the rise of…
IIT’s researchers devise programme to maximise LPG connections
16, Nov 2018
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Science & Technology
Why in news? · Researchers from IIT Kharagpur have devised decision support system (DCS) to help maximise LPG connections in BPL (below poverty line) households…
SIMBEX-18 – India-Singapore bilateral naval exercise
15, Nov 2018
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International / Indian Relations
GS 2: IR | Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Why in News? The 25th edition of the…
AadiMahotsav
15, Nov 2018
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Governance
Why in news? Union Minister for Tribal Affairs inaugurated the “AadiMahotsav” a National Tribal Festival to celebrate, cherish and promote the spirit of tribal craft,…
India joining as Member of Advanced Motor Fuels Technology Collaboration Programme
15, Nov 2018
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Science & Technology
Why in News? The Union Cabinet has been apprised of India joining as Member of Advanced Motor Fuels Technology Collaboration Programme (AMF TCP)under International Energy…
8 more States achieve 100% household electrification under Saubhagya
14, Nov 2018
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Indian Economy
GS 3: Economy | Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways, etc. Why in News? 8 States have achieved 100% saturation in household electrification under Saubhagya…
ISPRL signs MoU with ADNOC to explore storage of crude oil
14, Nov 2018
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Governance
GS 2: Governance | Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Why in news?…
Atmosphere & Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems & Services
14, Nov 2018
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Science & Technology
GS 3: Science & Technology | Developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Why in news? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has…
YuvaSahakar-Cooperative Enterprise Support and Innovation Scheme
13, Nov 2018
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PIB
Why in News? To cater to the needs and aspirations of the youth, the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) has come up with a youth-friendly…
27th BASIC Ministerial meeting
12, Nov 2018
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International / Indian Relations
GS 2: IR | Bilateral, regional & global groupings & agreements involving India &/or affecting India’s interests Why in news? The 27th BASIC Ministerial Meeting…
MNRE circulates draft Indian Wind Turbine Certification Scheme (IWTCS)
12, Nov 2018
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Governance
Why in News? Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, in consultation with National Institute of Wind Energy, has prepared a draft of new Scheme called…
UNESCO Asia-Pacific award for conservation
12, Nov 2018
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PIB
Why in news? Union Ministry of Human Resource Development has launched two new initiatives LEAP and ARPIT. Leadership for Academicians Programme (LEAP): LEAP is a…
Global Digital Content Market 2018
12, Nov 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP is hosting a conference on Global Digital Content Market (GDCM) 2018 in New Delhi.…
The Key Initiatives of Government
11, Nov 2018
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Governance
National LED Programme: It is to ensure promotion of energy efficiency in the country. It has two components – Domestic Efficient Lighting Programme (DELP) and…
Arihant – Nuclear Triad
11, Nov 2018
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Science & Technology
Why in News? India achieved a significant milestone in its strategic nuclear posture when it announced the completion of its survivable nuclear triad by adding…
Government approves mechanism for sale of enemy shares
10, Nov 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The Union Cabinet has approved a mechanism for sale of enemy shares which at the current price is estimated at around Rs…
Indian Navy’s Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel (DSRV)
10, Nov 2018
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Science & Technology
Why in News? The Indian Navy has inducted a Submarine Rescue System with a Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel (DSRV) along with associated equipment. Deep Submergence…
Global Cooling Innovation Summit, New Delhi
08, Nov 2018
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Governance
Why in News? Two-day summit will be inaugurated by Union Science & Technology Ministry in New Delhi. The Summit is a first-of-its-kind solutions-focused event that…
Global IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities, 2018
07, Nov 2018
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Governance
GS 2: Governance | Issues relating to development & management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources Why in News? The event is…
India and UK sign MoU for collaboration in cancer research
06, Nov 2018
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International / Indian Relations
GS 2: IR | Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Why in news? India and United Kingdom have…
The Key Initiatives of Government
06, Nov 2018
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PIB
GS 2: Governance | Issues relating to development & management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources NaiManzil: It aims to engage constructively…
Ayurveda Day
06, Nov 2018
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Governance
Why in News? Ministry of AYUSH observes Ayurveda Day every year on Dhanawantari Jayanti (Dhanteras). Ayurveda Day: This year Ayurveda Day was observed on 5th…
UTS on Mobile
05, Nov 2018
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Governance
Why in News? Ministry of Railways has introduced Unreserved Mobile Ticketing with a view to promote three C’s– Cashless transactions, Contact less ticketing and Customer…
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Annual Senior Care Conclave
04, Nov 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The ‘1st Annual Senior Care Conclave’ was recently organised by Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The event marked release of a CII…
Protocol amending India-China DTAA
03, Nov 2018
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International / Indian Relations
GS 2: IR | Bilateral, regional & global groupings & agreements involving India &/or affecting India’s interests Why in news? The Government of the Republic…
India – Member of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Council
03, Nov 2018
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International / Indian Relations
GS 2: IR | Bilateral, regional & global groupings & agreements involving India &/or affecting India’s interests Why in News? India has been elected as…
Annual Defence and Security Dialogue – India & China
03, Nov 2018
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International / Indian Relations
GS 2: IR | Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Why in news? India and China held the…
Vehicle Location Tracking Devices and Emergency Buttons to be mandatory
03, Nov 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has mandated that all new public service vehicles except auto rickshaws and eRickshaws, registered on…
Transgenic rice with reduced arsenic accumulation
03, Nov 2018
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Agriculture
Why in News? Arsenic accumulation in rice grains is one of the serious agricultural issues in India. To address this, researchers at Lucknow-based CSIR-National Botanical…
Mega Food Park Scheme
02, Nov 2018
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Agriculture
Why in news? Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Harsimrat Kaur Badal inaugurated 2nd Mega Food Park in Maharashtra, in Wahegaon and Dhangaon village in…
India to chair the Programme and Budget Committee of UNWTO
01, Nov 2018
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International / Indian Relations
GS 2: IR | Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Why in News? The Minister of State (Independent…
New index to check ease of doing agri-business
01, Nov 2018
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Agriculture
Why in news? The Centre expects to roll out a new Ease of Doing Agri-Business Index early next year. Highlights: It will rank the States…
PM inaugurates Bogibeel bridge in Assam
29, Dec 2018
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Indian Economy
Why in news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bogibeel bridge in Assam on the birth anniversary of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The Bogibeel…
GST Council reduces GST Rates of 23 goods and services
28, Dec 2018
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Indian Economy
Why in News? The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council on December 22, 2018 slashed GST Rates for 23 commonly used goods and services. The…
DIPP Announces State-Wise Startup Rankings
27, Dec 2018
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Indian Economy
Why in News? The Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP), released the much-awaited State Startup Rankings on basis of the startup policy framework that…
Indian Firm Takes Over Operations of Strategic Iranian Port Chabahar
26, Dec 2018
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International / Indian Relations
Why in News? Indian Firm Takes Over Operations of Strategic Iranian Port Chabahar. India Ports Global Limited Company has opened its office and took over…
18th meeting of IRIGC-MTC held in New Delhi
26, Dec 2018
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International / Indian Relations
Why in news? The Indian Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently met the Russian Defence Minister General Sergei Shoigu at the 18th meeting of India-Russia Inter-Governmental…
7th round of India – South Korea CEPA negotiations held
26, Dec 2018
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International / Indian Relations
Why in News? The 7th round of India – South Korea Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations was held in South Korea. Highlights: The discussions…
‘Katowice package’ rules to implement 2015 Paris Climate Agreement: COP24
26, Dec 2018
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International / Indian Relations
Why in news? The UN Climate Conference (COP24) saw the adoption of ‘Katowice package’, the rulebook for implementation of the 2015 Paris climate agreement. The…
E-Drishti Software
26, Dec 2018
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Indian Economy
Why in news? An ‘e-Drishti’ interface developed by Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) has been unveiled for the Union Railway Ministry. E-Drishti Software: The…
NITI Aayog releases Strategy for New India @ 75
25, Dec 2018
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Indian Economy
Why in news? The NITI Aayog has unveiled its comprehensive national Strategy for New India, which defines clear objectives for 2022-23. Strategy for New India…
Outcome of 24th Session of Conference of Parties
24, Dec 2018
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International / Indian Relations
Why in news? The 24th Session of the of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 24)…
Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration adopted
24, Dec 2018
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International / Indian Relations
Why in News? Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration was adopted by 164 nations including India at Intergovernmental Conference held under the auspices…
Hornbill Festival 2018
24, Dec 2018
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Geography / Environment
Why in news? Union Home Minister has inaugurated hugely popular Hornbill Festival 2018 in Kohima, coinciding with the Formation Day of Nagaland. Hornbill Festival 2018:…
Container cargo circuit on Inland Waterways
23, Dec 2018
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Indian Economy
Why in News? Patna witnessed a new landmark in India’s Inland Water Transport (IWT) sector with 16 TEUs of container cargo (equivalent to 16 truckloads)…
Exercise Hand-in-Hand 2018
22, Dec 2018
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International / Indian Relations
Why in news? Exercise Hand-in-Hand is conducted annually as part of military diplomacy and interaction between armies of India and China. Objective: The joint exercise…
Sixth National Report to the Convention of Biological Diversity (CBD)
22, Dec 2018
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Geography / Environment
Why in news? India submitted its Sixth National Report (NR6) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). The report was submitted by the Union Environment…
India, Peru sign agreement for co-operation and mutual assistance in Customs Matters
21, Dec 2018
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International / Indian Relations
Why in news? India and the Republic of Peru on December 5, 2018 signed an agreement for co-operation and mutual assistance in customs matters. The…
PCS 1x System
21, Dec 2018
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Indian Economy
Why in news? Indian Ports Association (IPA) under the guidance of Ministry of Shipping launched the Port Community System ‘PCS1x’ with url indianpcs.gov.in. The platform…
India, UAE sign agreement on currency swap
20, Dec 2018
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International / Indian Relations
Why in News? The 12th session of the India-UAE Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) for Economic and Technical Cooperation was held on December 3-4, 2018 in…
India to submit 2nd biennial report on greenhouse gas inventory to UNFCC
20, Dec 2018
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? India is mandated to submit a biennial update report containing updates of national greenhouse gas inventories and information on mitigation actions, needs…
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
19, Dec 2018
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International / Indian Relations
Why in News? The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is observed every year on December 3 to promote the rights and well-being of persons…
Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grows to 8.1 percent
19, Dec 2018
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Indian Economy
Why in News? A data released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) displayed the growth of factories output from 4.5 percent in September 2018 to…
Ex SHINYUU Maitri-2018
18, Dec 2018
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International / Indian Relations
Why in news? The first bilateral air exercise SHINYUU-18 between Indian Air Force (IAF) and Japanese Air Self Denfence Force (JASDF) has been commenced at…
India to host G20 Summit in 2022
18, Dec 2018
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International / Indian Relations
Why in news? India will host G20 Summit In 2022, when it celebrates its 75th year of Independence. It was announced by Prime Minister Narendra…
India, China Sign A protocol for Fish meal and Oil Import
18, Dec 2018
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International / Indian Relations
Why in News? India and China signed a protocol on hygiene and inspection requirements for the exports in New Delhi. The protocol was signed following…
India-ASEAN InnoTech Summit 2018
18, Dec 2018
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International / Indian Relations
Why in news? The first India ASEAN InnoTech Summit 2018, a two-day International Innotech Summit, exhibition, B2B and B2G meetings was held in New Delhi.…
India to Chair Kimberley Process Certification Scheme
18, Dec 2018
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International / Indian Relations
Why in News? India will Chair Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) from 1st January 2018. It was was handed Chairmanship by the European Union during…
India lost $79.5 billion due to climate-related disasters in last 20 years: UN
18, Dec 2018
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Geography / Environment
Why in news? India lost $79.5 billion to climate-related disasters in the last two decades a/c to UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction report. Report…
FAO Council approves India’s proposal to observe International Year of Millets in 2023
18, Dec 2018
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Geography / Environment
Why in news? The 160th session of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Council, currently underway in Rome, approved India’s proposal to observe an International…
Dual-Fuel Usage for Agricultural and Construction Equipment Vehicles
18, Dec 2018
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has notified dual-fuel usage for agricultural and construction equipment vehicles. Usage of Dual-fuel: Usage include…
COP24: 24th Conference of Parties to UNFCCC
18, Dec 2018
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? The COP-24 to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will be held at Katowice, Poland from 2nd December 2018…
Asiatic Lion Conservation Project
18, Dec 2018
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Geography / Environment
Why in news? The free-population of Asiatic Lions and the ecosystem of their habitation will be protected and conserved under 'Asiatic Lion Conservation Project,' an…
ADB, India Sign $31 Million Loan to Develop Tourism, Boost Jobs in Tamil Nadu
17, Dec 2018
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Indian Economy
Why in News? A loan agreement worth $31 million to develop Tourism and boost Jobs in Tamil Nad has been signed between the Government of…
Exercise Cope India 2018
17, Dec 2018
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International / Indian Relations
Why in news? The fourth edition of the series of bilateral joint exercise, ‘Ex Cope India-18’, began between the air forces of the United States…
Soil Health Cards (SHC) for optimal utilization of fertilizers
17, Dec 2018
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Geography / Environment
Why in news? Soil Health Card Scheme has been taken up for the first time in a comprehensive manner across the country. Under the scheme…
Ministry of Finance releases Discussion Paper entitled “3 Essential “S”s of Climate Finance
17, Dec 2018
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Geography / Environment
Why in news? Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, released a Discussion Paper entitled “3 Essential “S”s of Climate Finance – Scope, Scale and…
India Water Impact Summit-2018
17, Dec 2018
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Geography / Environment
Why in news? Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Shri Nitin Gadkari will inaugurate India Water Impact Summit 2018. India Water…
Indian Coast Guard conducts Exercise at sea off Port Blair: Clean Sea-2018
17, Dec 2018
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Defence / Internal Security
Why in news? Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has conducted Regional Level Marine Oil Pollution Response Exercise titled 'Clean Sea– 2018' at the sea off Port…
Indian Navy commissions Naval Hospital INHS Sandhani
17, Dec 2018
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Defence / Internal Security
Why in News? The Indian Navy has commissioned a naval hospital ship, the INHS Sandhani at Naval station Karanja in the Raigad district of Maharashtra.…
Sikkim’s 100% organic farming wins FAO’s Future Policy Gold Award
16, Dec 2018
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Geography / Environment
Why in news? Sikkim has won the UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Future Policy Gold Award for its achievement in becoming the world’s first…
Information Fusion Centre (IFC) – IOR
16, Dec 2018
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Defence / Internal Security
Why in news? The Navy will formally inaugurate the Information Fusion Centre (IFC) for the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Highlights: This center will provide information…
UN Global Counter Terrorism Coordination Compact
16, Dec 2018
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Defence / Internal Security
Why in news? UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has launched a new framework to combat the scourge of international terrorism and coordinate efforts across the peace…
Ex Aviaindra 2018
16, Dec 2018
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Defence / Internal Security
Why in News? The second edition of the service-specific exercise AVIAINDRA between Indian Air Force (IAF) and Russian Federation Aerospace Force (RFAF), has been commenced…
World’s First Floating Nuclear Power Plant becomes operational
15, Dec 2018
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Science & Technology
Why in news? On December 11, 2018, Russia's Akademik Lomonosov, the world's first floating nuclear power plant (FNPP) has become operational. The Russian atomic energy…
Microsoft India signs pact with NITI Aayog for AI tools in agriculture, healthcare
15, Dec 2018
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Science & Technology
Why in news? Microsoft India has signed an agreement with NITI Aayog to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to address challenges in agriculture and healthcare.…
Gaganyaan Programme
15, Dec 2018
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Science & Technology
Why in news? The Union Cabinet has approved the Gaganyaan Program with demonstration of Indian Human Spaceflight capability to low earth orbit for a mission…
China Launched its First Satellite for Space-Based Broadband Services
15, Dec 2018
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Science & Technology
Why in News? China on December 22 launched its first communication satellite to provide broadband internet services worldwide in an apparent bid to rival Google…
Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in India
15, Dec 2018
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Indian Economy
Why in News? The World Economic Forum (WEF) announced its new Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in India, which would aim to bring together…
India successfully test-fires nuclear-capable Agni-IV missile
15, Dec 2018
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Science & Technology
Why in news? India successfully test-fired nuclear strategic ballistic missile Agni-IV from Dr Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast as a part of user…
International Training Centre for Operational Oceanography at INCOIS
15, Dec 2018
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Science & Technology
Why in news? The UNESCO Category 2 Centre – International Training Centre for Operational Oceanography (ITCOocean) Complex is established as a training facility at Indian…
National Supercomputing Mission (NSM)
15, Dec 2018
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Science & Technology
Why in news? French IT services firm Atos has won a three-year contract to build the first phase of supercomputers under India’s Rs 4,500-crore National…
Indian Navy to conduct TROPEX Exercise
15, Dec 2018
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Defence / Internal Security
Why in news? Indian Navy will carry out its flagship huge-scale coastal defence work out Theatre Stage Operational Readiness Exercising (TROPEX) from January to March…
NITI Aayog launches Global Hackathon on Artificial Intelligence
14, Dec 2018
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Science & Technology
Why in News? NITI Aayog is partnering with Perlin – a Singapore-based AI start up – to launch the ‘AI 4 All Global Hackathon’, With…
National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems
14, Dec 2018
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Science & Technology
Why in News? The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 6, 2018 approved the launching of National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical…
India lost $79.5 billion due to climate-related disasters in last 20 years: UN
14, Dec 2018
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Geography / Environment
Why in news? India lost $79.5 billion to climate-related disasters in the last two decades a/c to UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction report. Report…
Combined Guided Weapon Firing Exercise
13, Dec 2018
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Science & Technology
Why in News? This was a first of its kind Exercise undertaken by the Indian Air Force in which firing of four different class of…
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
13, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in news? Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a Maternity Benefit Programme that is implemented in all the districts of the country in…
Ujjwala Sanitary Napkins initiative
13, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in news? The Ujjwala Sanitary Napkins initiative has been launched by three oil marketing companies – IOCL, BPCL and HPCL. Highlights: The mission, which…
“One District, One Product” Scheme
13, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The Government of Uttar Pradesh has initiated "One District, One Product" Scheme to encourage indigenous and specialized products and crafts of the…
PM inaugurates Rice Research Institute
13, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in news? The International Rice Research Institute South Asia Regional Centre (IRRI SARC) in Varanasi was dedicated to the nation by PM. IRRI SARC:…
Railways to grant fare concession to transgender senior citizens
13, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in news? The Indian Railways announced on December 27, 2018 that it has decided to grant 40-per-cent concession in passenger fares to transgender senior…
National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Bill, 2018
13, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The Cabinet today approved the draft National Commission for Indian Systems of Medicine (NCIM) Bill, 2018, which seeks to replace the existing…
North East Industrial Development Scheme (NEIDS)
13, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in News? North East Industrial Development Scheme (NEIDS), 2017 covers eligible industrial units in the manufacturing and service sectors Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya,…
DIPP Swachch Bharat Grand Challenge Awards Presented
13, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in news? As part of the Swachhta Pakhwada held from, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) organized a Swachch Bharat Grand Challenge. Four…
NITI Aayog releases Second Delta Ranking under the Aspirational Districts Programme
13, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in News? NITI Aayog will release the Second Delta Ranking of the Aspirational Districts Programme (ADP) Delta Ranking: The ranking will measure the incremental…
Year End Review-2018: Ministry of Tourism
13, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in news? Ministry of Tourism in close collaboration with Ministry of Culture and Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) launched “Adopt a Heritage Project” to…
Vision of New India – USD 5 Trillian Economy
13, Dec 2018
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Indian Economy
Why in news? The Working Group was constituted by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion inthe Ministry of Commerce and Industry with participation from…
Reusable Rocket Technology
13, Dec 2018
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Science & Technology
Why in News? ISRO is working on reusable technology for reducing the cost of access to space including the development of a winged body unmanned…
Tamil Nadu fishermen get NavIC-powered ISRO Gadgets
13, Dec 2018
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Science & Technology
Why in news? The Tamil Nadu government has distributed 200 NavIC- powered satellite-enabled communication devices developed by ISRO to 80 fishing boat groups in Tamil…
Year End Review 2018 Ministry of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare
12, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The Government has set a target of doubling of farmers’ income by the year 2022. The Government has constituted an Inter-Ministerial Committee…
Aadhaar not mandatory for admission in schools
12, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in news? The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has asserted that schools cannot make Aadhaar, the 12-digit biometric identifier a pre-condition for student…
Islands of Andaman to be renamed after Netaji Bose
12, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi will rename three islands of Andaman and Nicobar after Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on December 30, 2018. These…
EC prohibits tobacco use in polling booths during Lok Sabha elections
12, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The Election Commission of India (ECI), for the first time, has banned all kinds of tobacco in polling booths during the general…
Governing council to boost shipments
12, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in news? The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) has proposed to establish a governing council to ensure efficient delivery of all…
FAO Council approves India’s proposal to observe International Year of Millets in 2023
12, Dec 2018
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Geography / Environment
Why in news? The 160th session of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Council, currently underway in Rome, approved India’s proposal to observe an International…
Soil Health Cards (SHC) for optimal utilization of fertilizers
12, Dec 2018
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Geography / Environment
Why in news? · Soil Health Card Scheme has been taken up for the first time in a comprehensive manner across the country. · Under…
India to receive $800 Billion Remittance in 2018
11, Dec 2018
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Indian Economy
Why in News? India is likely to receive total remittances of $ 800 billion, stated the Migration and Development Brief released by the World Bank…
Press freedom under attack around the world in 2018: Death Watch Data
11, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in news? Press freedom faced a slew of attacks around the world in 2018, as political leaders unwilling to accept scrutiny increasingly jail, prosecute…
10 Central agencies to snoop on any computer
11, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The Union government has notified 10 Central Agencies, giving them the power to intercept, monitor and decrypt all the data contained in…
NITI Aayog Releases SDG India Index, 2018
11, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in news? The NITI Aayog has released the Baseline Report of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) India Index, which comprehensively documents the progress made…
Integrated Government Online Training Programme (iGOT)
11, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The iGOT (Integrated Government Online Training Programme) developed by Department of Personnel and Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, was…
RTI Portal on Judgments/Orders of various courts
10, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The RTI Portal on Judgments/Orders of Supreme Court, High Courts and CIC has been developed by the Institute of Secretariat Training and…
ICAT Certification
10, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in News? International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) launched the Certification with high security features in order to prevent use of forged certificates in…
Acceptance of vehicle documents, driving licence in electronic format
10, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The Union Road Transport and Highways Ministry asked states to facilitate acceptance of driving licence and other documents such as vehicle registration…
Bhasha Sangam Programme
10, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in news? The Department of School Education & Literacy has initiated Bhasha Sangam Programme to provide multilingual exposure to students in Indian Languages. Bhasha…
Eklavya Model Residential Schools
10, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in News? In the context of establishing quality residential schools for the promotion of education, Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) for ST students are…
Ministry of Finance releases Discussion Paper entitled “3 Essential “S”s of Climate Finance
10, Dec 2018
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Geography / Environment
Why in news? Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, released a Discussion Paper entitled “3 Essential “S”s of Climate Finance – Scope, Scale and…
Cabinet nod to merger of skill development bodies
09, Dec 2018
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Indian Economy
Why in news? The Union cabinet on has approved the merger of the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) and the National Skill Development Agency…
Expansion of beneficiaries list under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
09, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has cleared the proposal to release deposit free LPG connections to poor families, who have…
AIIMS to be set up under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY)
09, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The Union Cabinet has approved establishment of two new All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Madurai, Tamil Nadu and Bibinagar,…
NITI Aayog organizes the Third Edition of the Women Transforming India Awards
09, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in news? The NITI Aayog organized the Third Edition of the Women Transforming India Awards 2018 on December 17, 2018. An online portal for…
IMPRESS Scheme
09, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in News? IMPRESS” scheme has been launched to promote Social Science Research in the country by ministry of human resource development. IMPRESS Scheme: Under…
PM inaugurated 175 Km of sewerage network in Prayagraj
09, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 16, 2018 inaugurated various projects worth Rs 199.65 crore under Namami Gange Programme in Prayagraj, including…
India Post ventures into new arena of e-market place
08, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The Ministry of State for Communications (Independent Charge), launched the e-Commerce Portal of the Department of Posts (DoP). Highlights: It will provide…
Analytical report of the National Health Profile-2018 released
08, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in news? The Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare has released an Analytical Report of the National Health Profile-2018 prepared by the…
Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission
08, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM) is under implementation across the country (launched in 2016). It is a unique programme, designed…
India, ADB sign USD 60 Million loan agreement to reduce floods in Assam
08, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in news? India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on December 13, 2018 signed a USD 60 million loan agreement to reduce floods and…
Online portal “ENSURE” To Connect with Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
07, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in news? Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare launched a portal ENSURE – National Livestock Mission-EDEG to connect the subsidy payment under livestock…
Online Assurances Monitoring System
07, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The union govt. has inaugurated the Online Assurances Monitoring System (OAMS), developed by the Union Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MPA). Online Assurances…
Khelo India Youth Games
07, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in news? After the first edition of the Khelo India School Games 2017, the second edition, the games has become an initiative of the…
Union Cabinet approves implementation of Shahpurkandi Dam
07, Dec 2018
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Indian Economy
Why in News? Union Cabinet has approved implementation of Shahpurkandi Dam Project on river Ravi in Punjab. The project will be implemented by Punjab Government…
FAME-India Scheme
07, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in News? To promote manufacturing of electric and hybrid vehicle technology and to ensure sustainable growth of the same, Department of Heavy Industry is…
Water Conservation Fee (WCF)
07, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in news? In order to comply with various directions of the Hon’ble NGT and to address various shortcomings in the existing guidelines of ground…
‘MedWatch’ Mobile Health App
06, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in news? On the occasion of 86th anniversary, the Indian Air Force has launched an innovative mobile health App named ‘MedWatch’ in keeping with…
1st International Conference on Sustainable Water Management
06, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in news? The first International Conference on ‘Sustainable Water Management’ began on December 10, 2018 at Indian School of Business (ISB) in Mohali, Punjab.…
World Bank assisted project SMART launched in Maharashtra
06, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in news? Maharashtra Government has launched World Bank assisted- State of Maharashtra's Agribusiness and Rural Transformation (SMART) Project to transform rural Maharashtra. Highlights: This…
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy conferred Skoch Award for National Significance.
06, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in News? Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has been conferred the Skoch Award for National Significance. Highlights: The award has been conferred considering…
Dual-Fuel Usage for Agricultural and Construction Equipment Vehicles
06, Dec 2018
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has notified dual-fuel usage for agricultural and construction equipment vehicles. Usage of Dual-fuel: Usage include…
Cabinet approves Agriculture Export Policy 2018
05, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in news? The Union Cabinet has approved the Agriculture Export Policy in line with the government's commitment to double farmer's income by 2022. The…
PRASAD Scheme: Centre includes Gangotri, Yamunotri in Uttarakhand
05, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in news? Union Government has included Gangotri and Yamunotri in Uttrarakhand, Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh and Parasnath in Jharkhand under Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual,…
Hassle free Visa regime
05, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in news? The Union Home Secretary Shri Rajiv Gauba has said that creating a simple and hassle free Visa regime is the government’s objective…
Ombudsman Scheme for Digital Transactions
05, Dec 2018
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Indian Economy
Why in news? Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced to introduce 'Ombudsman Scheme for Digital Transactions' to provide cost-free mechanism to redress grievances of…
First ever Swadesh Darshan Project in the state of Nagaland
04, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The first Nagaland Swadesh Darshan ‘Peren-Kohima-Wokha Project’ will be inaugurated by Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, in the presence of Union Minister…
NCW to support Northeast livelihood programmes for women
04, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in news? The National Commission for Women (NCW) has decided to support northeast livelihood programmes for women, particularly for those falling under the younger…
Digital Sky Platform launched for registration of drones, pilots, and operators
04, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in news? In August 2018, India had announced the release of its Civil Aviation Regulations (CAR) to enable safe flying of RPAS (Remotely Piloted…
FSSAI launches Heart Attack Rewind Campaign for elimination of trans-fat
04, Dec 2018
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Governance
Why in News? The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched a new mass media campaign in order to create awareness about…
India Water Impact Summit-2018
04, Dec 2018
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Geography / Environment
Why in news? Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Shri Nitin Gadkari will inaugurate India Water Impact Summit 2018. India Water…
Odisha’s KandhamalHaldi to get GI tag
03, Dec 2018
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Indian Economy
Why in News? Odisha's KandhamalHaldi (Turmeric) will soon get a Geographical Indications (GI) tag. It is a few steps away from receiving this tag. Odisha's…
Rajasthan cabinet scraps education criteria for civic poll candidates
02, Dec 2018
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Indian Polity
Why in News? The new Government of Rajasthan has abolished the condition of a minimum educational qualification to contest local body elections. The cabinet also…
National Commission for Homeopathy Bill, 2018 gets cabinet approval
02, Dec 2018
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Indian Polity
Why in news? The Union Cabinet has approved the National Commission for Homeopathy Bill, 2018. The National Commission for Homeopathy seeks to replace the existing…
Lok Sabha passes Bill prohibiting commercial surrogacy
02, Dec 2018
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Indian Polity
Why in News? The Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2016 that ensures effective regulation of surrogacy, prohibits commercial surrogacy and allows altruistic surrogacy to the needy Indian…
‘India for Humanity’ initiative
02, Dec 2018
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Indian Polity
Why in news? External Affairs Minister Mrs. Swaraj has launched ‘India for Humanity’ initiative to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. ‘India for…
COP24: 24th Conference of Parties to UNFCCC
02, Dec 2018
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Geography / Environment
Why in News? The COP-24 to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will be held at Katowice, Poland from 2nd December 2018…
Govt. inks $85 Million Loan Agreement with ADB for Odisha Skill Development Project
01, Dec 2018
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Indian Economy
Why in News? Union Government (Ministry of Finance) and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed an $85 million loan agreement for Odisha Skill Development Project.…
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