Today’s Current Affairs: 19th May 2023 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Day: May 19, 2023
Sea Butterflies : Impact Of Climate Change
Sea Butterflies : Impact Of Climate Change The population of the sea butterflies in the Southern Ocean is shrinking due to climate change, making them extremely vulnerable Sea butterflies, scientific name Thecosomata, are a suborder of sea snails known as shelled pteropods. They have muscular feet that allow them to swim in water instead of […]
75/25 Initiative : Union Health Ministry
75/25 Initiative : Union Health Ministry In a significant move to combat the rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), the Union Health Ministry of India on unveiled the ambitious “75/25” initiative. The program aims to ensure that 75 million individuals suffering from hypertension and diabetes receive standardised care by 2025, primarily through Primary Health Centers […]
Mukhyamantri Sikho Kamao Yojana : Madhya Pradesh
Mukhyamantri Sikho Kamao Yojana : Madhya Pradesh The Madhya Pradesh state cabinet has given its approval to a new scheme called ‘Mukhyamantri Sikho Kamao Yojana’ (Chief Minister Learn and Earn Scheme), aimed at providing opportunities for unemployed youth in the state. Under the ‘Mukhyamantri Sikho Kamao Yojana,’ the government plans to offer training in around […]
IT Hardware PLI Scheme 2.0
IT Hardware PLI Scheme 2.0: The Cabinet approved the Production Linked Incentive Scheme 2.0 for IT Hardware with a budgetary outlay of Rs 17,000 crore. Electronics manufacturing in India has witnessed consistent growth with a 17 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in the last 8 year PLI Scheme 2.0 is for IT hardware […]
Antimicrobial Resistance : WHO Report
Antimicrobial Resistance : WHO Report The new WHO report highlights progress in addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) but also identifies gaps in ensuring a robust pipeline of antibiotic treatments. AMR refers to the ability of microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, to resist the effects of antimicrobial drugs, such as antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and […]
Nawegaon Nagzira Tiger Reserve : Birth Of Four Cub
Nawegaon Nagzira Tiger Reserve : Birth Of Four Cub A tigress has recently given birth to four cubs in the Navegaon Nagzira Tiger Reserve (NNTR) in Maharashtra’s Gondia district. Nawegaon Nagzira Tiger Reserve (NNTR) is situated in Gondia and Shandara Districts of Maharashtra. It was declared a Wildlife Sanctuary in 1970. In 2012, state government […]
Two Days National Ayush Mission Conclave
Two Days National Ayush Mission Conclave: Ministry of Ayush is organising a two days National Ayush Mission Conclave in New Delhi. National Ayush Mission aims to enhance the availability, accessibility, and quality of Ayush healthcare services across the country through Ayush Health Wellness centers (AHWCs) as part of Ayushman Bharat scheme. Mandatory Components: AYUSH Services […]
Next Director General Of International Organization For Migration
Next Director General Of International Organization For Migration: Amy Pope elected next Director General of the International Organization for Migration International Organization For Migration: was Established in 1951. IOM is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM was granted Permanent Observer status to […]
Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Scheme
Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) Scheme: The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilizers for revision in Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for various nutrients for Rabi Season and Kharif Season 2023. Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates has been confirmed for various nutrients i.e. Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P),Potash (K) and Sulphur (S) […]
