Rafale Jets: India will receive another 8 to 9 Rafale jets from France by mid-May, with some expected later this month, completing the first squadron of the fighters in the Indian Air Force (IAF), according to a defense official. With the inductions this month set to complete the first squadron, which currently has 14 jets, […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 3rd April 2021
Today Current Affairs: 3rd April 2021 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
All-India Survey of Migrant Workers and Employment Survey 2021
All-India Survey Of Migrant Workers And All-India Quarterly Establishment-Based Employment Survey: The government of India launched the All-India Survey of Migrant Workers and the All-India Quarterly Establishment-based Employment Survey. Labour and Employment Ministry said the objective of the All-India Survey of Migrant Workers is to study the kind of employment-related migration undertaken by workers. The […]
What is World Cities Culture Forum (WCCF)?
World Cities Culture Forum (WCCF): The Chief Minister of Delhi will represent Delhi and India at the World Cities Culture Forum (WCCF). The date for this year’s annual summit is yet to be announced on the forum’s website. Establishment: WCCF was established in London in 2012 with eight cities. Member Cities: It has 43 participating […]
Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) : Extended Credit
Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS): The government has extended the Rs. 3-lakh-crore Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) until 30th June 2021, and also widened its scope to new sectors, including hospitality, travel, and tourism. ECLGS was rolled out in May 2020 as part of the Centre’s Atmanirbhar package in response to the Covid-19 […]
First Farm-Based Solar Power Plant : PM-KUSUM Scheme
Prime Minister’s Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme: The first farm-based solar power plant under the Prime Minister’s Kisan Urja Suraksha Evam Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) scheme has come up in Jaipur (Rajasthan) district’s Kotputli tehsil with a provision for the production of 17 lakh units of electricity every year. The PM-KUSUM scheme was […]
Covid-19 Reinfection : Important Data
Covid-19 Reinfection: A team of scientists from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) examined the cases of 1,300 individuals who had tested positive for the coronavirus twice. It was found that 58 cases of the 1,300 individuals or 4.5% could be classified as possible reinfections. Worldwide Cases of Reinfection: The first confirmed case was […]
HSN Code and SAC Code
Harmonised System Of Nomenclature HSN Code, Or Service Accounting Code, SAC: The government has made it mandatory that a GST taxpayer having turnover of more than 5 crore rupees in the preceding financial year will have to furnish 6 digits Harmonised System of Nomenclature HSN Code, or Service Accounting Code, SAC from April 1, 2021, […]
India’s Trade Deficit : Reasons
India’s Trade Deficit: Preliminary data released by the government showed that India’s trade deficit in goods widened to USD 14.11 billion in March 2021 from USD 9.98 billion during March 2020. Merchandise Exports: India’s merchandise exports in March 2021 were USD 34.0 billion as compared to USD 21.49 billion in March 2020, an increase of […]
The Lancet Global Health Journal 2021
The Lancet Global Health journal: The failure of the health system to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in an increase in maternal deaths and stillbirths, according to a study published in The Lancet Global Health journal. Overall, there was a 28% increase in the odds of stillbirth, and the risk of mothers dying during […]