Ex VINBAX 2022: The 3rd Edition of Vietnam-India Bilateral Army Exercise “Ex VINBAX 2022” began at Chandimandir. It will continue till 20th August. The exercise is a sequel to a previously conducted bilateral exercise in Vietnam in 2019 and a major milestone in strengthening the bilateral relations between India and Vietnam. India and Vietnam share […]
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AL NAJAH-IV Military Exercise
AL NAJAH-IV Military Exercise: India and Oman will carry out a 13-day military exercise with a focus on counter-terror cooperation. The fourth edition of India-Oman joint military exercise ‘AL NAJAH-IV’ between contingents of Indian Army and the Royal Army of Oman is scheduled to take place at the Foreign Training Node of Mahajan Field Firing […]
Monkeypox
Monkeypox: Union Government set up a task force to monitor Monkeypox situation in country. It was created after reporting first death related to monkeypox. The Task force will provide guidance to government with respect to expansion of diagnostic facilities and exploration of vaccination for the disease in India. Task force will be headed by Dr […]
CoWin
CoWin: After the success of CoWin as a platform for the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination, the Union government is looking to repurpose the technology for more healthcare requirements. The Covid-19 vaccination platform Co-WIN is set to be repurposed for Universal Immunisation program as well as blood donation. This announcement was made by CoWin Chief & Chief […]
Clean, Healthy Environment As a Universal Human Right
Clean, Healthy Environment As a Universal Human Right: India voted for the resolution and pointed out that the resolutions do not create binding obligations. Only through conventions and treaties do state parties undertake obligations for such rights. Every person on the planet has the right to live in a clean, healthy environment. Climate change and […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 1st August 2022
Today Current Affairs: 1st August 2022 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Aridity Anomaly Outlook Index : IMD
Aridity Anomaly Outlook Index : IMD Recently Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) released the Index for the month of July Key findings: Nearly 660 of 756 districts (85%) were facing different degrees of aridity, while only 63 are non-arid. At least 196 districts are in the grip of a ‘severe’ degree of dryness and 65 of […]
Seekho Aur Kamao Scheme
Seekho Aur Kamao Scheme: The scheme has nearly 59% female trainees (far greater than earmarked 33%) in 2020-21. About the Scheme: Nodal ministry: Central Sector Scheme under the Ministry of Minority Affairs (since 2013-14) Aim: Upgrading the skills of minority youth (14-35 years age group) and ensure 75% placements, out of which 50% should be […]
Pryushan Parv
Pryushan Parv: Jain festival in which Jain Monks and Nuns stay with the community and provide them instructions and guidance. It is also a festival of “Forgiveness”. It is usually celebrated in August or September (rainy season) During Paryushan, Jains increase their level of spiritual intensity often using fasting and prayer/meditation to help. The five […]
Mission Vatsalya
Mission Vatsalya: Ministry of Women and Child Development is implementing a centrally sponsored scheme through State/UT Governments namely Mission Vatsalya. Under it, a monthly grant of Rs. 4000/- per child is provided for family based non-institutional care including Sponsorship (kinship) or Foster Care or After Care. The Mission Vatsalya in partnership with States and Districts […]
