ODF Plus Ranking Report: Wayanad, a district in the southern Indian state of Kerala becomes the first ODF Plus district in India. ODF stands for Open Defecation Free. The ODF programme is part of the Swachh Bharat Mission, which was launched on October 2, 2014, by the Indian government to achieve cleanliness and sanitation across […]
Month: May 2023
The United States Commission On International Religious Freedom Report
The United States Commission On International Religious Freedom Report: The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom recently released its 2023 Annual Report, which highlights the status of religious freedom across the globe during 2022. Recommendations: The USCIRF recommends that 17 countries be designated as Countries of Particular Concern (CPCs) for violating the right to […]
14-Point Action Plan To Reduce Air Pollution : Delhi Govt
14-Point Action Plan To Reduce Air Pollution : Delhi Govt Delhi Chief Minister announced a 14-point action plan to reduce air pollution during the summer months with a focus on controlling dust pollution. Highlights of the action plan: The Delhi government will conduct a real-time apportionment study of 13 identified hotspots to find sources of […]
Business Ready (B-READY) Rankings
Business Ready (B-READY) Rankings: The World Bank released the Business Ready (B-READY) rankings. The World Bank Group is implementing a new corporate flagship, Business Ready (B-READY). Objective is to assess the business and investment environment worldwide annually. B-READY improves upon and replaces Doing Business. The new approach is informed by advice from experts in the […]
National SC-ST Hub Scheme : 1 Lakh Beneficiary Registrations
National SC-ST Hub Scheme : 1 Lakh Beneficiary Registrations The Prime Minister praises National SC-ST Hub Scheme for crossing over 1 lakh beneficiary registrations. The National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) is under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. It has been set up to provide professional support to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Entrepreneurs […]
Ludhiana Gas Leak Tragedy : 11 People Died
Ludhiana Gas Leak Tragedy : 11 People Died 11 people died due to a gas leak in the Giaspura area of Ludhiana, Punjab. According to the air quality sensors used by NDRF, high levels of Hydrogen Sulphide gas, a kind of neurotoxin, have been detected. Neurotoxins are poisonous substances which can directly affect the nervous […]
Buland Bharat Exercise
Buland Bharat Exercise: Indian Army recently conducted the ‘Buland Bharat’ exercise in the longest high-altitude Artillery Ranges of the eastern theatre. Buland Bharat Exercise is an integrated surveillance and firepower training exercise conducted by the Indian Army. It was conducted in the recently operationalised longest High Altitude Artillery Ranges of Eastern Theatre located in Arunachal […]
Antonov AN-32 Aircarft
Antonov AN-32 Aircarft: India recently donated propellers of the Antonov AN-32 military transport aircraft to Sri Lanka. Antonov AN-32 is a twin-engined turboprop military transport aircraft. It is designed and manufactured by the Antonov Design Bureau of Ukraine. It was purchased by India from the erstwhile Soviet Union in 1984. Its Nato reporting name is […]
60th Foundation Day Of Indian Institute Of Foreign Trade
60th Foundation Day Of Indian Institute Of Foreign Trade: Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), New Delhi recently celebrated its Diamond Jubilee on its 60th Foundation Day. The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) was established in 1963 as an autonomous body under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry to contribute in the skill building […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 3rd May 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 3rd May 2023 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
