In News Recently, the Union of India has approved a “New India Literacy Programme (NILP)”. About NILP It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with the aim to support the States and Union Territories in promoting literacy among non-literates in the age group of 15 and above, across the country covering 5 crore non-literates during the […]
In Context The details of the ongoing schemes run by the Ministry of Culture to promote and disseminate the art & Culture has been highlighted. Major Schemes Centenaries and Anniversaries Scheme: To commemorate centenary and special anniversaries such as 125th/150th/175th etc. of eminent personalities and events of historical importance to the country. The commemoration starts […]
In News Nagaswaram made in Narasinghapettai in Thanjavur district has been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag on the application filed by the Thanjavur Musical Instruments Workers Co-operative Cottage Industrial Society Ltd. This will help the artisans receive assistance from the Indian government and other benefits. The GI tag will boost trade. About Narasinghapettai Nagaswaram […]
In News The Minister of Commerce and Industry said that Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) would democratise e-commerce and will protect small businesses by granting them equal opportunity. About Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) It is a network based on open protocol and will enable local commerce across segments, such as mobility, grocery, […]
In Context Recently, France’s President Emmanuel Macron was said to have suggested the “Finlandization” of Ukraine for defusing tensions with Russia. What is ‘Finlandization’? The term refers to Finland’s strict neutrality during the Cold War, enshrined in a 1948 treaty with Moscow when tensions between the Soviet Union and the West were at a high. […]
In News Recently, the Prime Minister of India and Australia held the 2nd India-Australia Virtual Summit. Major Highlights They reviewed the multi-faceted relationship between the two countries and exchanged views on regional and global developments. Both the leaders expressed satisfaction at the progress made under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established during the 1st Virtual Summit […]
In News Recently, Rajya Sabha Chairman granted a three-month extension to the Standing Committee examining the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment), Bill, 2021. About: Intent: The Bill aims to raise the legal age of marriage of women in the country to 21 years from the present 18 years. The law prescribes a minimum age of […]
In News Recently, Tribals protested against the Centre’s Tapi-Par-Narmada link Project. Tapi-Par-Narmada Link Project It was envisioned under the 1980 National Perspective Plan under the former Union Ministry of Irrigation and the Central Water Commission (CWC). It is one of the 16 link proposals under the Peninsular Rivers Development Component. It proposes to link three […]
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 New health law draft: four-tier system, clearly defined powers (Polity and Governance) What are key features and objectives of the draft Bill for a new national public health law? GS 2 1 Modi-Morrison virtual meet today, Rs 1,500 cr projects to […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 Covishield second dose eight weeks after first (Health) Know about National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI) and its recent recommendations. GS 3 1 Sun Pharma’s expansion project near T.N. bird sanctuary set to get green nod (Environment) Learn facts […]