National Internet Exchange Of India (NIXI): Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) inaugurated three initiatives for the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI). IPv6 Expert Panel (IP Guru): IP Guru is a group to extend support to all the Indian entities who are finding it technically challenging to migrate and adopt IPv6. It’s a […]
E-visa For Tourists
E-visa For Tourists: The Union Home Ministry has restored the electronic visa (e-visa) facility for foreigners from 156 countries who intend to visit India for business, conferences, and medical reasons, including for medical attendants. E-visa for tourists is yet to be restored. An e-visa is provided in five categories — tourist, business, conference, medical, and […]
State Of World Population Report 2021: UNFPA
State Of World Population Report 2021: The United Nations Population Fund’s (UNFPA) flagship ‘State of World Population Report 2021’ titled ‘My Body is My Own’ was launched. This is the first time a United Nations report has focused on bodily autonomy, defined as the power and agency to make choices about your body without the […]
What is a Ponzi Scheme?
Ponzi Scheme: Bernie Madoff, the Wall Street financier who was sentenced to 150 years after being convicted for what came to be known as the largest and most devastating Ponzi scheme in financial history, died in the US. A Ponzi scheme is a form of fraud that lures investors and pays profits to earlier investors […]
Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) : Recent Changes
Overseas Citizens of India (OCI): Union Home Ministry has clarified that the Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) will not be required to register for a fresh OCI card every time a new passport is issued in their name. At present, the OCI card is required to be reissued each time a new passport is issued […]
National Startup Advisory Council (NSAC) : First Meeting
The First Meeting Of The National Startup Advisory Council (NSAC): The first meeting of the National Startup Advisory Council (NSAC) was held recently. National Startup Advisory Council constituted by the ‘Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). Its role is to advise the Government on measures needed to build a strong ecosystem for […]
Dolphin Census : Final Data
Final Data On The Dolphin Census: Odisha has released the final data on the dolphin census, indicating a spectacular growth in numbers. The population of dolphins in Chilika, India’s largest brackish water lake, and along the Odisha coast has doubled this year (2021) compared with last year. Three species were recorded during the census, with […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 15th April 2021
Today Current Affairs: 15th April 2021 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Pact
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Pact: Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan recently said that he hoped India would “reassess” its stand on regional trading agreements such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) pact that India withdrew from in 2019. India had “a crucial role” to play in helping the region build an inclusive architecture […]
MANAS: App To Promote Wellbeing Across Age Groups.
MANAS App: The Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India launched the “MANAS” App to promote wellbeing across age groups. MANAS which stands for Mental Health and Normalcy Augmentation System was endorsed as a national program by the Prime Minister’s Science, Technology, and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC). MANAS is a comprehensive, scalable, and national […]
