GS 2 - Current Affairs

Facts in News Vande Bharat Mission (VBM) It was started by the Indian government on 6th May 2020 in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and resultant lockdowns. Under it, Air India and private Indian carriers have been operating unscheduled repatriation flights for Indians stuck abroad during the pandemic. It has turned out to […]

Finance Bill 2021

In News The Union Cabinet gave ex-post facto approval to the official amendments to the Finance Bill, 2021. The bill has already been enacted as Finance Act 2021. Major Points of the Amendments The Government amendments to the Finance Bill, 2021 are tax proposals that shall generate timely revenue for the Government and streamline existing […]

World Press Freedom Index 2021

In News Recently, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has published the World Press Freedom Index 2021. RSF is an international journalism not-for-profit body. About the Index Published every year since 2002, it is an important advocacy tool based on the principle of emulation between states. It is a point of reference that is quoted by media […]

National Civil Services Day

In News Every year, 21st April is celebrated as the National Civil Services Day, dedicated to India’s civil servants for their contribution and hard work in public administration. About Indian Civil Services These are responsible for the public administration of the government of the country. These do not include legislative, judiciary and military personnel. Their […]

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Facts in News Shri Ramanujacharya Birth: At Perumbudur, Tamil Nadu in 1017 CE. He was a great philosopher, saint, social reformer and proponent of Vedanta and universal brotherhood. Contributions One of the most important saints of Vaishnavism. […]

Startup India Seed Fund Scheme

In News Recently, the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry has unveiled the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS), almost three months after the Centre announced the plan. Background It was announced by the Prime Minister of India in January 2021 marking the five-year anniversary of the Startup India initiative. The PM, at the Startup […]

Amendment Proposals to PCA Act

In News Recently, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, has held a webinar with various stakeholders to give and seek suggestions on amendments to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act, 1960. About PCA Act It intends to prevent the infliction of unnecessary pain […]

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Facts in News World Liver Day It is observed every year on 19 April. Aim: To spread awareness about liver-related disease. The liver is the second largest and the most complex organ in […]

US-China Agreement on Climate Change

In News Recently, the US and China have agreed to cooperate with other countries to curb climate change. About the Agreement The agreement was reached by the US and Chinese special envoys for climate in Shanghai. The visit was aimed at discussing raising global climate ambition ahead of the US Leaders Summit on Climate. It […]

India on Currency Monitoring List

In News Recently, India has been put on the U.S. Treasury’s Currency Manipulators Monitoring List along with 10 other countries for the April 2021 list. Other 10 countries are China, Japan, Korea, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Mexico. All of these, except Ireland and Mexico, were on the December 2020 list. Currency […]

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