Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar Campaign: The Ministry of Earth Sciences has launched a Coastal Clean Up Drive under Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar Campaign to clean 75 beaches across the country in 75 days. Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar Campaign: It is the first-of-its-kind and longest running coastal cleanup campaign in the world with the highest number […]
Foreign Direct Investment
Foreign Direct Investment: Singapore and USA have emerged as top 2 sourcing nations in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) equity flows into India in FY 2021-22 followed by Mauritius, Netherland and Switzerland. UNCTAD World Investment Report (WIR) 2022 has ranked India at 7th rank among the top 20 host economies for 2021, in terms of FDI. […]
Deep Sea Mining
Deep Sea Mining: The Minister of State of Science & Technology presented a national science award to Indian scientists who conducted the world’s first locomotive trials of a deep-sea mining system in the central Indian ocean. The Minister presented the award at the 16th Foundation Day of the Ministry of Earth Sciences. Also, inaugurated a […]
Targets Released To Curb Malnutrition
Targets Released To Curb Malnutrition: The Ministry of Women and Child Development has released targets to Curb Malnutrition in India. Aims at reducing stunting and under-nutrition (underweight prevalence) among children below 6 years by 2% each year. Aims to Reduce, low birth weight by 2% per annum, Anaemia among children between six and 59 months, […]
Agriculture Census
Agriculture Census: The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare launched “The Eleventh Agricultural Census (2021-22).” This computation will bring huge benefits in a vast and agricultural country like India. Agriculture Census is conducted every 5 years, which is being undertaken now after delay due to the Covid – 19 Pandemic. Entire Census operation is conducted […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 29th July 2022
Today Current Affairs: 29th July 2022 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Han Kuang Military Exercises 2022
Han Kuang Military Exercises 2022: First stage of the Han Kuang Military Exercises was concluded recently and its second stage started on July 25, 2022. Second stage will run until July 29. The exercises involve all branches of Military of Taiwan. During the Han Kuang Exercises; A hostile enemy tried to seize control of key […]
FIFA Under 17 Women’s World Cup 2022 In India
FIFA Under 17 Women’s World Cup 2022 In India: The Union Cabinet has approved the Signing of Guarantees for hosting Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Under 17 Women’s World Cup 2022 in India. FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 is scheduled to be held in India between 11th and 30th October 2022. The seventh […]
Project For Saturation Of 4G Mobile Services In Uncovered Villages
Project For Saturation Of 4G Mobile Services In Uncovered Villages: The Union Cabinet approved a project for saturation of 4G mobile services in uncovered villages across the country at a total cost of Rs. 26,316 Cr. The project will provide 4G mobile services in 24,680 uncovered villages in remote and difficult areas. The project has […]
Trade Infrastructure For Export Scheme (TIES Scheme)
Trade Infrastructure For Export Scheme (TIES Scheme): The central government has released Rs 206 crore to states for the promotion of exports under the Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) initiative. Under the TIES, financial assistance for 27 export infrastructure projects have been approved during FY 2019-20 to 2022-23. Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry […]
