Chabahar Day Conference: Union Shipping Minister Sarbanand Sonowal inaugurated the Chabahar Day conference in Mumbai. Dignitaries from Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Afghanistan were present on the occasion. In May 2016, India and Iran signed a bilateral agreement in which India would refurbish one of the berths at Shahid Beheshti port, and reconstruct […]
Category: Current Affairs
Electoral Bonds
Electoral Bonds: The State Bank of India (SBI) shared data reporting that Donations to political parties through electoral bonds (EBs) have crossed the Rs 10,000-crore mark. In the 21st sale of EBs conducted in July 2022, parties received another Rs 389.5 crore from EB purchases. The total amount collected by parties has gone up to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
District Legal Services Authorities
District Legal Services Authorities: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the inaugural session of the first All India District Legal Services Authorities Meet in New Delhi on July 30, 2022. The first-ever national-level meet of District Legal Services Authorities (DLSAs) is being organized at Vigyan Bhawan by National Legal Services Authority. The meeting will deliberate […]
Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS)
Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS): PM Modi will launch the ministry of power’s flagship Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) on July 30, 2022.The scheme is aimed at improving the operational efficiencies and financial sustainability of the power distribution companies (discoms). The scheme, with an outlay of over Rs 3.03 trillion in five years to FY26, […]
