PV Narasimha Rao: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to former Prime Minister, Shri PV Narasimha Rao Ji on his 100th birth anniversary. Pamulaparthi Venkata Narasimha Rao (1921 –2004) was a politician who served as the 9th Prime Minister of India from 1991 to 1996. He also became the Chief minister of […]
Month: June 2021
Attorney General term extended
Attorney General:: The central government has extended the term of K.K. Venugopal as Attorney General (AG) for one more year. This is the second time the Centre has extended his tenure. Venugopal received his first extension of term in 2020. Venugopal was appointed the 15th AG of India in 2017. He succeeded Mukul Rohatgi who […]
National Statistics Day 2021
National Statistics Day: Every year, the Statistics Day is celebrated on 29th June, the birth anniversary of Prof. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, to recognise his invaluable contribution in establishing the National Statistical System. Aim: To popularise the use of statistics in everyday life and sensitise the public as to how statistics help in shaping and framing […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 28th June 2021
Today Current Affairs: 28th June 2021 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
The Gujarat Prohibition Act, 1949
The Gujarat Prohibition Act, 1949: The Gujarat Prohibition Act, 1949 is being challenged before the Gujarat High Court, more than seven decades after it came into effect as the Bombay Prohibition Act. The state government says that it is “committed to the ideals and principles of Mahatma Gandhi and firmly intends to eradicate the menace […]
India Smart Cities Awards 2020
India Smart Cities Awards 2020: The Union ministry of housing and urban affairs has released the list of India smart cities awards (ISCA) 2020. Uttar Pradesh emerged on the top among all states, followed by Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Indore (Madhya Pradesh) and Surat (Gujarat) won the award jointly for their overall development. Ahmedabad […]
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay: Indian Prime Minister paid homage to Rishi Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay on his Jayanti on 27th June. He was one of the greatest novelists and poets of India. He was born on 27th June 1838 in the village of Kanthapura in the town of North 24 Parganas, Naihati, present day West Bengal. He […]
International MSMEs Day
International MSMEs Day: Every year, Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) Day is celebrated on 27th June to recognise the contribution of these industries in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The United Nations (UN) designated 27th June as Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day through a resolution passed in the UN General […]
Cyber Capability
Cyber Capability: According to a report by International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), an influential think tank, India’s offensive cyber capability is “Pakistan-focused” and “regionally effective”, and not tuned towards China. Countries Under Observation: The report has done a qualitative assessment of cyber power in 15 countries. Four members of the Five Eyes intelligence alliance […]
India Plastic Challenge – Hackathon 2021
India Plastic Challenge – Hackathon 2021: Environment minister announced the “India Plastic Challenge – Hackathon 2021” to spur innovation and entrepreneurship in area of tackling plastic waste pollution and elimination of single use plastic. It is a unique competition calling upon start-ups /entrepreneurs and students of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) to develop innovative solutions to […]
