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DNA BILL Subject : National Legislations Context : MPs file dissent notes to Parliamentary Standing Committee’s report on DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill 2019. Concept : The Bill provides for the establishment of a National DNA Data Bank and Regional DNA Data Banks for states. DNA laboratories are required to share […]
AYU SAMVAD CAMPAIGN Subject : Current Events Concept : “AYU SAMVAD” (My Health My Responsibility) is one of the largest public awareness campaign program being organised on AYURVEDA and COVID 19 PANDEMIC. Organized by: All India Institute of Ayurveda New Delhi, as envisioned & supported by Ministry of AYUSH. More than 5 lac […]
SUBASH CHANDRA BOSE AAPDA PRABANDHAN PURASKAR 2021 Subject : Current Events Context : For the year 2021, (i) Sustainable Environment and Ecological Development Society and (ii) Dr. Rajendra Kumar Bhandari have been selected for the Subhash Chandra Bose AapdaPrabandhanPuraskar. Concept : The Government of India instituted Subhash Chandra Bose AapdaPrabandhanPuraskaar to recognise the […]
UDAN Subject : Government schemes Context : The first direct flight operations between Nashik (Maharashtra) and Belgaum (Karnataka) started today under the RCS-UDAN (Regional Connectivity Scheme — UdeDeshKaAamNagrik) of the Government of India. Concept : Operationalizing of this route expands the aerial connectivity of Belgaum to the 10 destinations across India. Star Air […]
GRANT TO RLBs Subject: Polity Context: The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance has released an amount of Rs.12,351.5 crore for providing grants to the Rural Local Bodies (RLBs). This amount is the 2nd instalment of basic grants released in the financial year 2020-21. Concept: The grant has been released to 18 States […]
INTERNATIONAL ENERGY AGENCY Subject: International Organizations Context: In a significant development that boosts energy security, India is going to enter into a strategic partnership framework with the International Energy Agency (IEA) Concept: Established in 1974 as per framework of the OECD, IEA is an autonomous intergovernmental organisation. Mission – To ensure reliable, affordable […]
SC COLLEGIUM Subject: Polity Context: Expressing concern over the government delaying action on the recommendations of the Collegium to fill up vacancies in the High Courts, the Supreme Court on Wednesday asked Attorney General K K Venugopal to apprise it of the Centre’s timeline in the matter. Concept: The Collegium System is a […]
GLOBAL RISK REPORT Subject: International Report Context: Recently the Global Risks Report 2021 was recently released by the World Economic Forum. Concept: The global economy has been facing an increased risk of stagnation and climate change is striking harder and more rapidly than expected. The report provides an open viewpoint which can lead […]
SHAURYA CHAKRA Subject: Current Events Context: The National Investigation Agency Wednesday took over the probe into the killing of Shaurya Chakra recipient Balwinder Singh Sandhu in Punjab. Concept: The Shaurya Chakra is an Indian military decoration awarded for valour, courageous action or self-sacrifice while not engaged in direct action with the enemy. It […]
PRAGATI Subject: Governance Context: Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will chair the 32nd interaction through PRAGATI- the ICT-based, multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation. Concept: Prime Minister had launched the multi-purpose and multi-modal governance platform PRAGATI on 25th March 2015. PRAGATI is an integrating and interactive platform, aimed at addressing the […]