In News The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister approved the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi (PMSSN) as a single non-lapsable reserve fund for share of Health from the proceeds of Health and Education Cess levied under Section 136-b of Finance Act, 2007. About The accruals into the PMSSN will be utilised for the […]
In News The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) amended licensing conditions for telecom companies by including defence and national security as parameters in purchase of telecom equipment for trusted sources. Key Highlights The government will declare a list of trusted sources and trusted products for installation in the country’s telecom network. Telcos can use telecom products […]
In News Recently, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has organised the first ever Virtual Trade Fair to boost export potential of India’s agricultural and processed food products. Rationale Behind the Step Because of COVID19 related restrictions on physical travel and trade, APEDA has initiated the concept of VTF for sustaining […]
In News The Kerala High Court restrained the Centre from taking coercive action against Live Law Media Private Ltd., which owns a legal news portal, for any non-compliance with Part III of the new IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021 […]
In News According to the study by the National Employability Through Apprenticeship Program (NETAP), India’s apprenticeship ecosystem is currently witnessing a positive momentum. National Employability Through Apprenticeship Programme It is India’s fastest growing blended apprenticeship training program. Set up in 2014 as a 100% employer-funded Public-Private Partnership (PPP). The program was launched by the Ministry […]
In News NITI Aayog and Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) India released a new report called ‘Mobilising Electric Vehicle Financing in India’. Key Highlights of the Report Extent of Finance Needed: The transition will require a total capital investment of USD 266 billion (INR 19.7 lakh crore) in EVs, charging infrastructure, and batteries over the next […]
Indian Express Subject Page No. Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS II 1 Indo-Bangla Bridge gives N-E India its closest link to the seaport (IR) Bharat Bangla Maitri Bridge in Tripura’s South district, its significance, […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS II 1 Over 72% rise in UAPA cases registered in 2019 (Polity) What is UAPA and new provisions added to it? What was the need for amendments and […]
Facts in News Diphtheria Cause: Infectious disease caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae. It is an aerobic gram-positive bacillus. Toxin production (toxigenicity) occurs only when the bacillus is itself infected (lysogenized) by a specific virus (bacteriophage) carrying the genetic information for […]
In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) has decided to examine whether its Indira Sawhney case of 1992, which fixed the ceiling limit of 50% for reservation in government jobs and educational admissions, requires a re-look by a larger Bench. This comes in the backdrop of the crossing of the 50% reservation limit by states […]
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