Veer Baal Diwas: PM Modi has announced the government decision to mark December 26 as Veer Bal Diwas in the memory of Guru Gobind Singh’s sons. This is a fitting tribute to the courage of the Sahibzades and their quest for justice. Guru Gobind Singh ji had four sons – Sahibzada Ajit Singh, Sahibzada Jujhar […]
Category: Current Affairs
New Bridge: India & Nepal
New Bridge: India & Nepal The Union Cabinet has cleared a plan to build a new bridge connecting India and Nepal over the Mahakali river and link Dharchula in Uttarakhand with Nepal’s Dharchula. The bridge will be completed within three years. It will strengthen the relationship between the two countries. India and Nepal share unique […]
PRASHAD Projects
PRASHAD Projects: The Ministry of Tourism inaugurated various components of the “Development of Govardhan, Mathura ” project under PRASHAD Scheme. The government also allocated funds under the Swadesh Darshan scheme for strengthening Tourism infrastructure within the state of Uttar Pradesh through various spiritual circuits such as the Ramayana and Buddha circuits. PRASHAD Scheme: The ‘National […]
National Water Awards
National Water Awards: Uttar Pradesh bagged the first prize for efforts towards water conservation in the National Water Awards (NWA) 2020 organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu bagged the second and third prizes, respectively, in the best state category. The awards are organised by the Department of Water Resources, River […]
What is e-DNA?
e-DNA: According to some studies, DNA floating in the air (i.e. e-DNA) can boost biodiversity conservation efforts across the world. Researchers from two teams have independently shown that environmental DNA (e-DNA) can potentially identify and monitor terrestrial animals. Animals shed DNA through their breath, saliva, fur or faeces into the environment and these samples are […]
National TB elimination Program (NTEP)
National TB elimination Program (NTEP): IndianOil has committed to support the National TB elimination Program (NTEP) in India by providing an enabling environment through integrated and prioritised intervention with City Coordination Committees, District Health Societies, Technical support groups, etc., in each of the 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh and 23 districts in Punjab. The program’s […]
Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS)
Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS): According to the SBI Research report on ECLGS: The scheme has saved 13.5 lakh firms from going bankrupt and consequently 1.5 crore jobs. In absolute terms, MSME loan accounts worth Rs 1.8 lakh crore were saved. Almost 93.7 per cent of such accounts are in the micro and small […]
Cheetah Reintroduction Project
Cheetah Reintroduction Project: The Government is preparing to translocate the first batch of eight from South Africa and Namibia to Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh soon after the situation linked to the current third wave of Covid-19 becomes normal, and total 50 in various parks over a period of five years. In this regard, […]
India To Become Asia’s Second-Largest Economy By 2030
India To Become Asia’s Second-Largest Economy By 2030: According to the Information Handling Services (IHS) Markit report, India is likely to overtake Japan as Asia’s second-largest economy by 2030. Currently, India is the sixth-largest economy, behind the U.S., China, Japan, Germany and the U.K. IHS Markit is a global leader in information, analytics and solutions […]
Increased Election Expenditure Limit
Increased Election Expenditure Limit: The Election Commission has enhanced the existing election expenditure limit for candidates in Parliamentary and Assembly constituencies. These limits will be applicable in all upcoming elections. The ceiling on parliamentary poll expenditure has been raised from 70 lakh to 95 lakh rupees in bigger states and 54 lakh to 75 lakhs […]
