Context Global efforts to tackle malaria suffered due to the COVID-19 in 2020, according to the World Malaria Report 2021. World Malaria Report The World Health Organization releases the World Malaria Report every year. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of trends in malaria control and elimination across the globe. The 2021 report is […]
In News Recently, a report stated that the tension on the Russia-Ukraine border represents a major security crisis for the region. About The crisis has the potential to convert into a broader conflict. Ukraine says that Russia has amassed around 90,000 troops at the border, and US intelligence reports say that a Russian invasion of […]
In News The Union Minister of State for Labour And Employment replied in the Rajya Sabha that a total 45, 77,295 unorganised workers have been registered under the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) scheme. Unorganised sectors contribute around 50% of India’s GDP. Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) Scheme About: It is a Voluntary […]
In News The Ministry of Tourism has formulated a Draft National Strategy and Roadmap for Rural Tourism to develop and promote local products through tourism. The Centre has sanctioned Rs. 120 crores for Rural Circuit. Draft National Strategy and Roadmap for Rural Tourism formulated Key Strategic Pillars: In order to develop rural tourism in the […]
In News The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) tested the “vertical launch-short range surface-to-air missile”, successfully. About Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) It is indigenously developed by DRDO and designed for deployment onboard Indian Naval warships. It can engage targets at around 15km It is meant for neutralising various aerial […]
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 5 A case of mistaken identity, says Amit Shah; grief, anger sweep Nagaland (Internal Security) The recent killing of several civilians during an anti-insurgency operation in Mon district of Nagaland, About the Naga Insurgency, causes, current status of the situation, […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 &6 Govt. expresses regret over Nagaland killings End the impunity (Internal Security ) The recent killing of several civilians during an anti-insurgency operation in Mon district of Nagaland, the reasons behind the Naga Insurgency, Which groups are […]
In Context More than 1.2 crores benefited under Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana. About The Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana(PMRPY) The scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Labour and Employment. It has been designed to incentivise employers for the generation of new employment. Under the scheme, the Government of India is paying the Employer’s […]
In Context Till end-October 2021, a total of 391 new industrial units with a proposed total investment of Rs.2,631.19 crore have been granted registration under North East Industrial Development Scheme (NEIDS). About North East Industrial Development Scheme (NEIDS) It has come into force with effect from 01.04.2017 for a period of five years. It covers […]
In News Recently, the Chief Minister of Nagaland has called for scrapping the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act after a botched ambush by para commandos in Nagaland. Background The demand for repeal of the 1958 Act is a reiteration of the stand of successive state governments over the last few decades, with the state having […]
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