NOMINATIONS FOR PADMA AWARDS-2021
Focus: GS-II Governance Why in news? Online nominations/recommendations for the Padma Awards to be announced on the occasion of Republic Day, 2021 have started. The Padma Awards The Padma Awards are announced annually on the eve of Republic Day (26th January). There are 3 Padma Awards: Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service), Padma Bhushan […]
PIB 2nd July
Contents Nominations for Padma Awards-2021 Drug Discovery Hackathon 2020 (DDH2020) Dharma Chakra Day on July 4 Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) NOMINATIONS FOR PADMA AWARDS-2021 Focus: GS-II Governance Why in news? Online nominations/recommendations for the Padma Awards to be announced on the occasion of Republic Day, 2021 have started. The Padma Awards The Padma Awards are […]
TWO MORE SPECIES ADDED TO INDIA’S LIST OF BUTTERFLIES
Focus: GS-III Environment and Ecology, Prelims Why in news? Lepidopterists in Arunachal Pradesh have helped add two species to India’s expanding list of butterflies. The Striped Hairstreak was located in Myanmar border Myanmar while the Elusive Prince was found on the periphery of the Namdapha National Park. The findings from Arunachal Pradesh indicate the rich […]
MINISTRY RECONSTITUTES CENTRAL ZOO AUTHORITY
Focus: GS-III Environment and Ecology, Prelims Why in news? The Environment Ministry has reconstituted the Central Zoo Authority (CZA). Central Zoo Authority (CZA The Central Zoo Authority (CZA) is the body of the government of India responsible for oversight of zoos. Central Zoo Authority is a Statutory Body whose main objective is to enforce minimum […]
GST MOP-UP POINT TO A PICKUP IN ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Focus: GS-III Indian Economy Why in news? Manufacturing activity in India appeared to stabilize from historic lows and indirect tax collections bounced back in June, suggesting a slow recovery from the collapse in demand because of the coronavirus pandemic. Recovery in sight? Although manufacturing activity shrank for a third straight month in June, it was […]
WORLD BANK APPROVES $750 MILLION TO AID MSMES
Focus: GS-III Indian Economy Why in news? The World Bank has approved $750-million loan to increase flow of finance to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in India. The bank has lent $5.13 billion to India in the last year —the highest in a decade. Details India’s MSME sector, which contributes 30% of India’s GDP […]
DATA THEFT, SECURITY ISSUES KEY IN SELECTING 5G VENDORS
Focus: GS-III Science and Technology, Internal Security Why in news? With the US communications department tagging Chinese telecom vendors Huawei and ZTE as a “national security risk” it points to concerns over data theft and security implications shaping the crucial call on deciding 5G vendors for India. Explaining the Concerns Fifth-generation telecom (5G) technology is […]
UAPA: INDIA DESIGNATES KHALISTANI GROUP LINKS AS TERRORISTS
Focus: GS-II Governance, GS-I History, Prelims Why in news? The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) designated nine more individuals linked to separatist Khalistani groups as “terrorists” under the amended UAPA Act. The UAPA as amended in 2019 gave the MHA the power to designate individuals as terrorists. What is Khalistan movement? The Khalistan movement […]
MIGRANT FOODGRAIN SCHEME REACHED LESS THAN 15% OF TARGET
Focus: GS-III Indian Economy Why in news? The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) scheme to provide free rations to eight crore migrants under the Aatmanirbhar package reached less than 15% of its target beneficiaries, according to data provided by the Food Ministry Details The PMGKAY Scheme was announced by the Union Finance Minister […]
GLOBBA ANDERSONII THOUGHT TO BE EXTINCT FOUND IN SIKKIM
Focus: GS-III Environment and Ecology, Prelims Why in news? A team of researchers rediscovered a rare and critically endangered plant species called Globba andersonii from the Sikkim Himalayas near the Teesta river valley region. The plant, known commonly as ‘dancing ladies’ or ‘swan flowers’ was thought to have been extinct for more than 135 years. […]