OCI CARDHOLDERS: VISA AND TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS EASED
Why in news? The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has relaxed Visa and Travel restrictions imposed in response to COVID -19, permitting certain categories of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders, who are stranded abroad, to come to India. Details Following categories of OCI Cardholders stranded abroad, have been permitted to come to India: […]
UMANG APPLICATION
Why in news? 7 services hosted on web site of IMD have been onboarded to UMANG Application. Details about the Umang App UMANG is a Government of India all-in-one single, unified, secure, multi-channel, multi-platform, multi-lingual, multi-service mobile app, powered by a robust back-end platform providing access to high impact services of various organization (Central and […]
23rd May Current Affairs
Contents RBI cuts repo rate again, extends moratorium China seeks India’s support for Hong Kong Law Will exit Open Skies Treaty, announces U.S. Biomedical waste disposal poses a huge challenge Aarogya Setu: Protection or threat? RBI CUTS REPO RATE AGAIN, EXTENDS MORATORIUM Focus: GS-III Indian Economy Why in news? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) […]
IMPACT: DR HARSH VARDHAN: WHO EXECUTIVE BOARD CHAIRMAN
Introduction India would now be playing a more prominent role at the World Health Organisation (WHO), with Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan set to take charge as chairman of the WHO Executive Board at its 147th session. The WHO, a specialised agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health, is currently at […]
WHAT IS THE SONIC BOOM THAT RATTLED BENGALURU?
Introduction There was a ‘loud sound’ heard in Bengaluru on 20th May 2020 afternoon, which puzzled lakhs of city dwellers- It was revealed to have emanated from an IAF test flight involving a supersonic profile. The sound effect caused due to such high-speed flights is known as ‘sonic boom’. Considering the atmospheric conditions and reduced noise […]
DELIVERING WELFARE TO THE BENEFICIARY
Why in news? The Union agriculture ministry had alerted Assam about irregularities in the cash transfer programme for farmers. Existing Issue with Cash transfer It appears, prima facie, that ineligible people signed up for the scheme, which provides ~6,000 a year to farmers with valid documentation. With the coronavirus disease pushing more people into poverty […]
AMPHAN BRINGS A MESSAGE
Introduction The Cyclone Amphan is deemed the most severe storm in the Bay of Bengal since 1999, and it battered the Indian States of West Bengal and Odisha on 20th May 2020. Steps Once the Cyclone passes The states now need to carry out a detailed assessment of what Amphan has done. The next phase of […]
15% CUT IN FUNDS FOR TIGER RESERVES ACROSS COUNTRY
Why in news? In what might come as a double whammy for tiger reserves across the country this year, the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has decided to slash funds by 15% for each state. Worrying Situation The prime tiger tourism season from March to June 15 has fallen flat due to the lockdown. Conservation […]
93 MILLION URBAN INFORMAL WORKERS AFFECTED: GOM REPORT
Why in news? As many as 93 million urban informal workers, across five sectors — manufacturing, construction, trade, tourism and hospitality — have been affected by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and the lockdown – according to an informal Group of Ministers headed by labour minister. Details of Suggestions submitted Creation of: A database of the […]
TRUMP SUGGESTS HOLDING IN-PERSON G7 SUMMIT
Why in news? The U.S. President Donald Trump said on 20th May 2020 he is considering hosting world leaders for the annual G7 summit at his Camp David retreat despite the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Group of Seven (G7) The Group of Seven (G7) is an international intergovernmental economic organization consisting of the seven largest developed economies (International Monetary […]