PIB Summaries 19 April 2022
CONTENT Guru Tegh Bahadur Guru Tegh Bahadur Focus: GS I- History Why in News? The Prime Minister will address the nation on the 400th Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji at the historic Red Fort on 21 April 2022. Guru Tegh Bahadur (1621–1675) Guru Tegh Bahadur was the ninth of ten Gurus of the […]
PIB Summaries 18 April 2022
CONTENTS Hunar Haat Ayushman Bharat Hunar Haat Focus: GS II- Government Policies and Intervention Why in News? The 40th edition of the ‘Hunar Haat, a credible and consummate platform to preserve, protect, promote ‘Swadeshi’ products is being held at MMRDA Ground, Mumbai. About Hunar haat: Nodal: Ministry of Minority affairs Hunar Haat is an effective […]
PIB Summaries 16 April 2022
CONTENT New Year Festivals New Year Festivals Focus: GS I- Festivals Why in News? The Prime Minister has conveyed his best wishes on the occasion of Vaishakhi, Vishu, Puthandu, Bohag Bihu, Naba Barsha. About Vaishakhi: It is also known as Baisakhi and is celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs as the start of the Hindu Solar […]
PIB Summaries 15 April 2022
CONTENTS Mahavir Jayanti Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition & Development) Act, 1957 [CBA Act] Mahavir Jayanti Focus: GS I- History Why in News? The Prime Minister has greeted people on Mahavir Jayanti, recalling the noble teachings of Bhagwan Mahavir, especially the emphasis on peace, compassion and brotherhood. About Mahavir Jayanti Vardhamana Mahavira, the 24th and last Tirthankara […]
PIB Summaries 14 April 2022
CONTENTS Leprosy National Commission for Minorities Leprosy Focus: GS II- Health Why in News? The Vice President called for intensified efforts for early detection of leprosy cases, equitable access to appropriate treatment and integrated leprosy services. What is Leprosy? Leprosy is a chronic, progressive bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. It primarily affects the […]
PIB Summaries 13 April 2022
CONTENTS Asian Development Bank SVANidhi se Samriddhi Asian Development Bank Focus: GS II- Inter Groupings Why in News? The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank signed a $2 million Project Readiness Financing (PRF) Loan for designing climate resilient urban infrastructure, strengthening institutional capacity and improving municipal resource mobilization in 16 district headquarter towns […]
PIB Summaries 12 April 2022
CONTENTS Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Anti-Tank Guided Missile ‘HELINA’ Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Focus: GS I- Personalities in News Why in News? The Prime Minister, has paid tribute to the great social reformer, philosopher and writer Mahatma Jyotiba Phule on his birth anniversary. About Jyotirao Phule: Born in 1827 in Satara district of Maharashtra. Phule was given the title […]
PIB Summaries 11 April 2022
CONTENTS Jal Jeevan Mission Pinaka Rocket System Jal Jeevan Mission Focus: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Why in News? The Prime Minister has said that Jal Jeevan Mission is giving new impetus to the development of the country. He also said that in less than last 3 years, the water has reached the crores […]
PIB Summaries 09 April 2022
CONTENTS Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) Focus: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Why in News? The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved continuation of Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), till March 2023. About Atal Innovation Mission The Mission has been set up under the NITI […]
PIB Summaries 08 April 2022
CONTENTS World Health Day Earth Observation Satellite (EOS) District Ganga Committees World Health Day Focus: GS II- Health Why in News? April 7 of each year marks the celebration of World Health Day. Background: From its inception at the First Health Assembly in 1948 and since taking effect in 1950, the celebration has aimed to […]