In News Recently, Ukraine’s President has asked US President to designate Russia as a “state sponsor of terrorism”. About Ukraine made the request to the US that centred on the West’s multifaceted response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A move like this would activate perhaps the harshest suite of sanctions available with the United States […]
In News Recently, the first-of-its-kind WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM) was inaugurated in Jamnagar, Gujarat. What is Traditional Medicine? The WHO describes traditional medicine as the total sum of the “knowledge, skills and practices indigenous and different cultures have used over time to maintain health and prevent, diagnose and treat physical and mental […]
In News Recently ,the Union Minister for Commerce and Industry addressed the ‘Export Excellence Awards 2017-2021’ of The Plastics Export Promotion Council (PLEXCONCIL). About PLEXCONCIL It is established by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Department of Commerce, Government of India on 15th July 1955 It is a non-profit organisation registered under section 25 of […]
In News Recently ,Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik(UDAN )Scheme has been selected for Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2020 under the category “Innovation (General) – Central”. Government of India has initiated this award to acknowledge, recognize and reward extraordinary and innovative work done by Districts and Organisations of State/Government. About UDAN Scheme […]
In Context The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is in the news now and often. About Enforcement Directorate It was established in the year 1956 with its Headquarters at New Delhi. It is responsible for enforcement of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA) and certain provisions under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Work relating to […]
In News India questioned the World Health Organisation’s methodology to estimate the COVID-19 death toll in the country which claims 4 million COVID deaths. About the methodology The model assumes an inverse relationship between monthly temperature and monthly average deaths, which does not have any scientific backing to establish such a peculiar empirical relationship. The […]
In News The United Kingdom has signed a deal with Rwanda to send some asylum seekers to the East African nation. What is the new plan? People who arrive in Britain as stowaways in trucks or boats illegally may now be relocated to Rwanda. Once there, they will be assessed for eventual resettlement in the […]
In News The Ministry of Roads, Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has developed the portal named ‘e-DAR’ (e-Detailed Accident Report). About ‘e-DAR’ (e-Detailed Accident Report) A web portal designed by the government in consultation with insurance companies to provide instant information on road accidents with a few clicks and help accelerate accident compensation claims, bringing relief […]
In News The Maharashtra government has developed a website-based migration tracking system (MTS) application to map the movement of vulnerable seasonal migrant workers through individual unique identity numbers. It will maintain the continuity of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) About ICDS It was launched on 2nd October, 1975 (5th Five year Plan) in pursuance […]
In News The recent sinking of the warship Moskva, the flagship of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, is a serious setback for Russia. Key Points About the vessel: The vessel was the biggest Russian warship to be sunk in action since World War II. The Black Sea Fleet has a long history, and is considered […]
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