April 14, 2022 - Current Affairs

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 3 Colombo needs more, India may up aid by $2 billion (International Relations) What is the status of Indo-Srilanka economic cooperation?Recent assistance provided India to support the crisis-hit island nation,how India could assist Sri Lanka in garnering international support to secure […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 India to grow at 8%: World Bank Amid the war, India looks to rev up grain export (International Relations) What are the major findings of the World Bank’s twice-a-year regional update report? ,issues highlighted ,impact of sanctions on […]

Mirat-ul-Akhbar

In Context India’s first Persian newspaper Mirat-ul-Akhbar was seen in the news About Mirat-ul-Akhbar Raja Rammohun Roy started India’s first Persian newspaper the Mirat-ul-Akhbar. An erudite Persian scholar and a tenacious social reformer, he believed in ‘searching for the truth through the light of discussion.’ The newspaper was first published on 12 April 1822. It […]

Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA)

In News The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the continuation of the revamped RGSA from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026 to develop governance capabilities of panchayati raj institutions (PRIs). About Under the revamped RGSA, the focus will shift towards “capacitating” the elected representatives of PRIs for leadership roles to develop an […]

Ambedkar Jayanti

In News The Prime Minister of India has paid tributes to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on his Jayanti. About Dr BR Ambedkar Birth: In a Dalit (Hindu Mahar) family on 14th April 1891 in a small town at Mhow Cantt in erstwhile Central Provinces (now Madhya Pradesh). Often termed as the ‘Father of the Indian Constitution’, […]

Rongali Bihu

In Context Rongali Bihu, also known as Bohag is observed in mid-April (14-15th April) and marks the start of the Hindu calendar’s Assamese New Year. About Rongali Bihu The word Bihu is taken from the Sanskrit word Bishu meaning to ask blessings and prosperity from the Gods” during harvesting season. Bohag or Rongali Bihu is […]

Mahavir Jayanti

In News Recently ,The Prime Minister of India extended his greetings to all on Mahavir Jayanti. About Mahavira Jayanti Mahavir Jayanti falls on the 13th day of the Chaitra month. On this auspicious day, the rath yatra is carried out with the idol of Lord Mahavira and the devotees visit temples, worship the idol, seek […]

Inter-Ministerial Coordination Group (IMCG)

In News The first meeting of Inter-Ministerial Coordination Group (IMCG) on India’s neighbourhood outreach was convened. Inter-Ministerial Coordination Group (IMCG) The IMCG has been set up as a high-level mechanism (secretary-level) towards mainstreaming of India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy. The IMCG is supported by Inter-Ministerial Joint Task Forces (JTF) convened by the concerned joint secretaries in […]

Norms for quota in promotions

In News Recently ,The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has asked all departments of the central government to collect the data on inadequacy of representation of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes before implementing the policy of reservation in promotion in government offices. Major Points The government’s memorandum referred to the January 2022 verdict and […]

East Asia Summit

In News Recently, India and Singapore organised an East Asia Summit workshop on Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing. About the Summit The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India and the Government of Singapore organised a virtual East Asia Summit (EAS) Workshop on Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing. […]

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