Daily Current Affairs – 1 June, 2021

Facts in News Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary (Ecology & Environment) It is located in the flood-plains of Brahmaputra in Morigaon district of Assam. It is often called ‘Mini Kaziranga’ due to its similar landscape and vegetation. It has exceeded its rhino-bearing capacity and is overpopulated and harbors the world’s highest density of rhinoceros. Other Mammals Found: […]

In News Recently, the National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, has released the Provisional Estimates of National Income for the financial year 2020-21, both at Constant (2011-12) and Current Prices. The NSO attributed  improvement in growth estimates to the improved performance of indicators, used in compilation of GVA, in the Q4 […]

In News Recently, West Bengal chief secretary opted for superannuation instead of reporting to Delhi’s North Block as directed by central government order.   Background On May 28, the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) under the Ministry of Personnel directed that West Bengal Chief Secretary report to its office at North Block in Delhi […]

In News Recently, the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has virtually launched the Horticulture Cluster Development Programme (CDP). About the CDP It is a central sector programme implemented by the National Horticulture Board (NHB) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare. NHB was set up in 1984 on recommendations of the “Group […]

In News A new research has shown that two in every three cases of poisoning in India are happening because of pesticide consumption either intentionally or unintentionally.   Key Points It was titled Toxic Epidemiology of poisoning exhibited in Indian population from 2010 to 2020: A systematic review and meta-analysis. It revealed that pesticides were […]

In News Recently, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has met after a gap of seven months due to the budget session and assembly elections. The GST Council met for the first time in the financial year 2021-22 and the last meeting was held in October 2020. Major Decisions Exemptions on Covid-related Supplies It […]