December 10, 2021 - Current Affairs

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 3 & 10 Laws repealed, farmers end protest after a letter from Govt: ‘Historic win’ Beyond the Barricades (Governance) About the Union government’s recent step to the repeal of the three farm laws, what are key provisions of 3 Farmers […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 India pays homage to first CDS, wife and 11 other crash victim (Defence) Know about Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), roles and responsibilities, Learn facts related to Mi-17V5 helicopter GS 2 3 Ken-Betwa project a boon for Bundelkhand […]

Agriculture Infrastructure Fund

Context The government has so far disbursed Rs 2,071 crore for 4,003 projects under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund. About Agriculture Infrastructure Fund It is a pan India Central Sector Scheme launched in the year 2020. Aim: To provide a medium – long term debt financing facility for investment in viable projects for post-harvest management Infrastructure […]

World Food Programme (WFP)

In News Recently, The World Food Programme (WFP) has suspended food distribution in Ethiopia’s Kombolcha and Dessie towns after the looting of supplies. About World Food Programme (WFP) Source: Reuters

Shyam Prasad Mukherjee Rural-Urban Mission (SPMRM)

Context An expenditure of Rs.15,072.34 crore, constituting 54.24% of the outlay has already been incurred under Shyam Prasad Mukherjee Rural-Urban Mission (SPMRM). About SPMRM It was launched in the year 2016 in mission mode to develop 300 clusters in the country holistically by provisioning economic, social and physical infrastructure facilities. The goal of SPMRM is […]

Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill 2020

In News The Rajya Sabha passed both the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2021 as well as the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2020. Objectives and Need of the bill Curb unethical practices: Both the Bills seek to curb unethical practices related to issues of sex selection and exploitation of the surrogate. Regulation: Couples would arrive in […]

Human Rights Day 2021

In News Human Rights Day is observed every year on December 10 About Human Rights Day 2021 It is obeerved to honour the day in 1948 when the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This year’s theme for Human Rights Day is: Equality – Reducing inequalities, advancing human […]

Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Scheme

In News Recently ,Committee on Empowerment of Women tabled its fifth report on “Empowerment of women through education with special reference to Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao Scheme’’ in Lok Sabha. Key Higlights of the report According to the report, nearly 80 per cent of the funds for the scheme has been used for its advertising […]

National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (Amendment) Bill, 2021

In News Recently,The Rajya Sabha passed the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (Amendment) Bill, 2021. It was cleared by the Lok Sabha on December 6. Objectives and need There is a need for more pharmaceutical education and research institutions of national importance in India to suffice the present demands and the emerging trends […]

Suicide Deaths in India

In News According to a report by Lancet, India reported highest number of suicide deaths in the world. The paper is titled: ‘The national suicide prevention strategy in India: Context and considerations for urgent action’. About The Lancet has published a broad and comprehensive policy paper offering a range of evidence-based solutions across sectors. The […]