In News Recently, the UN General Assembly has conferred Observer Status to the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Expected benefits of granting observer Status to ISA The granting of Observer Status to ISA in the General Assembly would help provide for regular and well-defined cooperation between the Alliance and the United Nations that would benefit global […]
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 3 & 10 Laws repealed, farmers end protest after a letter from Govt: ‘Historic win’ Beyond the Barricades (Governance) About the Union government’s recent step to the repeal of the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 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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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