Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM): Telangana stood first in the implementation of the Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM). Tamil Nadu and Gujarat took the second and third positions respectively. About Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission: Launched in 2016, the programme is designed to deliver catalytic interventions to rural areas on the threshold of […]
Who Was Sri Aurobindo?
Sri Aurobindo: PM Modi has announced that 150 universities across the country will be involved in writing papers on different aspects of spiritual leader Sri Aurobindo’s life and philosophy to commemorate his 150th birth anniversary. Sri Aurobindo was born on August 15, 1872, in Kolkata, West Bengal. He was a yogi, seer, philosopher, poet, and […]
Typhoon Rai Death Toll: Philippines
Typhoon Rai: The official death toll of Typhoon Rai (locally named Odette) which hit parts of the Philippines in mid-December, was raised to 388. Rai is the strongest storm to hit the disaster-prone archipelago this year (2021). Typhoons are a kind of storm. The storms, depending on where they occur, may be called hurricanes, typhoons […]
State of India’s Livelihood (SOIL) Report 2021
Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs): The State of India’s Livelihood (SOIL) Report 2021 has stated that just 1-5 % of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) have received funding under central government schemes introduced to promote them in the last seven years. About the Report: Access Development Services, a national livelihoods support organisation has prepared the SOIL report. […]
Trincomalee Oil Tank Farms: India and Sri Lanka
Trincomalee Oil Tank Farms: In the coming days, India and Sri Lanka are going to sign the long pending deal to jointly develop the Trincomalee oil tank farms. The signing of the deal will reflect a positive sign, amidst strained relationship between the two countries. About Trincomalee Oil Tank Farms: The oil tank farm was […]
State Health Index 2019-20 NITI Aayog
Fourth Edition Of State Health Index: NITI Aayog has released the fourth edition of the State Health Index for 2019–20. The report, titled “Healthy States, Progressive India”, ranks states and Union Territories on their year-on-year incremental performance in health outcomes as well as their overall status. Earlier, the Global Health Security (GHS) Index 2021, developed […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 28th December 2021
Today Current Affairs: 28th December 2021 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Soya Meal As An Essential Commodity
Soya Meal As An Essential Commodity: The government has notified, under the Essential Commodities Act 1955, to declare ‘soya meal’ as an essential commodity up to 30th June, 2022. This step is expected to stop any unfair practises (like hoarding, black marketing etc) in the market having the potential to hike the prices of soya […]
New Tariff Guidelines, 2021
New Tariff Guidelines, 2021: The Ministry for Ports, Shipping & Waterways has announced the new Tariff Guidelines, 2021 for the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects in Major Ports. The new guidelines have been released in consonance of Major Port Authority Act, 2021. New Guidelines: Existing Scenario: The PPP concessionaires at Major Ports were constrained to operate […]
Anti-Dumping Duty On Chinese Product
Anti-Dumping Duty: As per Directorate General of Trade Remedies’ (DGTR) recommendations, India has imposed Anti-Dumping Duties on five Chinese products, including certain aluminium goods and some chemicals, for five years. The DGTR has concluded that these products have been exported at a price below normal value in Indian markets, which has resulted in dumping, causing […]
