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Godavari River Management Board and Krishna River Management Board Subject: Polity Context: The Ministry of Jal Shakti through Gazette Notification dated15.07.2021 has notified the jurisdiction of Godavari River Management Board and Krishna River Management Board, Concept: The Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act 2014 (APRA) contains provisions for the effective management of river waters in […]
Amazon rainforests Subject: Environment Context: In a study published in the journal Nature, scientists who conducted this research over a period of nine years in the eastern Amazon forests have said that a significant amount of deforestation in eastern and southeastern Brazil has turned the forest into a source of CO2 that has […]
Kamarajar 119th birth anniversary Subject : Current Events Context : The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid homage to K. Kamaraj on his birth anniversary. Concept : KumaraswamiKamaraj (1903 – 1975), popularly known as Kamarajar was an Indian independence activist and politician. He served as the Chief Minister of Madras State (Tamil Nadu) […]
COVID Teeka Sang Surakshit Van Dhanaur Uddyam Subject : Government Schemes Context : Recently, the Union Minister of Tribal Affairs has launched a campaign called ‘COVID Teeka Sang Surakshit Van, DhanaurUddyam’. Concept : About COVID Teeka Sang Surakshit Van, DhanaurUddyam It is a nationwide campaign to accelerate the pace of COVID vaccination among […]
Simpler drone rules in the offing Subject: Governance Context : Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has released the updated – The Drone Rules, 2021 for public consultation. The Drone Rules, 2021 will replace the UAS Rules 2021 (released on 12 March 2021). Concept: Draft Drone Rules, 2021: The number of forms to be […]
Jaishankar meets Afghan President Ashraf Ghani discusses Taliban Subject: International Relations Context: Recently, India faces a situation in which it may have no role to play in Afghanistan as the Taliban push ahead with military offensives and preparing to take over after the exit of US and NATO forces. Concept: India built vital […]
Tax scheme for garments to continue Subject: Government Schemes Context: Garment exporters will continue to get a rebate on central and state taxes on their outward shipments as the government approved extension of RoSCTL scheme till March 2024. Concept: The move is aimed at enhancing competitiveness of the labour-intensive textiles sector. The Union […]
WPI inflation remains high Subject : Economics Context : Wholesale price inflation has been recorded at 12.07% for June 2021. This follows another month of high wholesale price inflation of 12.94% in May 2021. Concept : The wholesale price inflation is being attributed to a low base effect along with the rise in […]
Constitution of an Expert Committee on Longevity Finance Subject : Governance Context : Recently, the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has constituted an Expert Committee to develop a Longevity Finance Hub in GIFT IFSC. Concept : The committee is tasked to recommend approach towards development of Longevity Finance Hub and provide road […]
Scheme for Development of Infrastructure Facilities for Judiciary Subject: Govt Schemes Context : Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved continuation of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for Development of Infrastructure Facilities for Judiciary. Concept : The scheme is extended for 5 years i.e. from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2026. The total […]