Nobel Peace Prize 2022: The Nobel Peace Prize for 2022 has been awarded to human rights advocate Ales Bialiatski from Belarus, the Russian human rights organisation Memorial, and the Ukrainian human rights organisation Center for Civil Liberties. Ales Bialiatski, who is in jail since 2021, is a vocal critic of Putin’s ally, President Alexander Lukashenko […]
Category: Current Affairs
Credit Guarantee Scheme For Startups (CGSS)
Credit Guarantee Scheme For Startups (CGSS): The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry has notified the establishment of the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS). CGSS is aimed at providing credit guarantee up to a specified limit against loans extended by Member Institutions (MIs) to finance eligible […]
Weapon System Branch For Officers In The Indian Air Force (IAF)
Weapon System Branch For Officers In The Indian Air Force (IAF): The government has approved the creation of a Weapon System branch for officers in the Indian Air Force (IAF) which will bring all weapon systems operators of the force under one roof. This is the first time since Independence that a new operational branch […]
Modhera : First Solar-Powered Village
Modhera : First Solar-Powered Village Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be declaring Modhera in Gujarat as a 24 x 7 solar-powered village Modhera will be India’s first village to become a net renewable energy generator. It will be the first modern village to have a solar-based ultra-modern electric vehicle charging station. It is India’s first […]
Indian Air Force Day
Indian Air Force Day: Indian Air Force Day is celebrated on October 8 every year. The day aims to pay a tribute to the Air Force of India and acknowledge their contribution for a successful nation. As a part of the 90th anniversary celebration, nearly 80 military aircraft and helicopters participated in the Air Force […]
National Mobile Monitoring System
National Mobile Monitoring System: The usage of the National Mobile Monitoring System (NMMS) is 50% or less in many states even after the Union government’s order making it mandatory to record attendance of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). National Mobile Monitoring Software (NMMS) App was launched by the Minister of Rural Development […]
What Is GRAP?
What Is GRAP? Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has recently said that GRAP will be enforced in Delhi NCR with immediate effect to combat deteriorating AQI in the region. GRAP: A graded Response Action Plan is a set of emergency measures that kick in to prevent further deterioration of air quality once it reaches […]
One District One Product Scheme
One District One Product Scheme: PM Modi calls for giving boost to One District One Product scheme & further develop Aspirational Districts. ODOP was launched by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, to help districts reach their full potential, foster economic and socio-cultural growth, and create employment opportunities, especially, in rural areas. This initiative is […]
Lassa Fever
Lassa Fever: A study has found that Climate change may aid the spread of Lassa fever, which is endemic to parts of west Africa, to the Central and Eastern parts of the African continent in the next 50 years. Findings: There would be a 600% jump in the number of people exposed to the virus […]
NOPEC Bill
NOPEC(No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels)Bill: NOPEC bill, the U.S. legislation that could open members of oil producing group OPEC+ to antitrust lawsuits has emerged as a possible tool to tackle high fuel prices. NOPEC bill, which passed a Senate committee 17-4 on May 5, is intended to protect U.S. consumers and businesses from engineered […]
