Child-Friendly Police Stations – Kerala Kerala will shortly have over 142 full-fledged child-friendly police stations (CFPS), giving it a head start over the rest of the country in child-centric policing. An extensive training has been designed in association with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for enhancing skill sets and bringing about attitudinal and mindset […]
Statue Of Prosperity : Statue Of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda
Statue Of Prosperity : Statue Of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda The Prime Minister of India unveiled a 108-foot statue of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda and inaugurated Terminal 2 of Bengaluru airport, which is named after the 16th-century figure credited with founding the city. The status is called the “Statue of Prosperity”. As per the ‘World Book of Records’, it […]
Eat Right Station Certification
Eat Right Station Certification: Bhopal Railway Station has been awarded a 4- star ‘Eat Right Station’ certification for providing high-quality, nutritious food to passengers. The 4-star rating indicates full compliance by the station to ensure safe and hygienic food is available to passengers. The ‘Eat Right Station’ certification is awarded by Food Safety and Standards […]
Global Vaccine Market Report 2022 : WHO
Global Vaccine Market Report 2022 : WHO The World Health Organisation (WHO) released ‘Global Vaccine Market Report 2022’. This is the first report to capture the implications of Covid-19 for vaccine markets highlighting the issue of vaccine inequity. Findings of the Report: It shows that inequitable distribution is not unique to Covid-19 vaccines, with low-income […]
Mangrove Alliance For Climate (MAC) : COP27
Mangrove Alliance For Climate (MAC) : COP27 During the COP27 climate summit in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, the UAE and Indonesia announced the “Mangrove Alliance for Climate.” Mangrove Alliance for Climate (MAC): It includes UAE, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, Australia, Japan, and Spain. It seeks to educate and spread awareness worldwide on the role of […]
Currency Monitoring List
Currency Monitoring List: The US Department of Treasury recently removed India along with Italy, Mexico, Thailand and Vietnam from its Currency Monitoring List of major trading partners that merit close attention to their currency practices and macroeconomic policies. India had been on the list for the last two years. China, Japan, Korea, Germany, Malaysia, Singapore, […]
Rule Of Law Index 2022
Rule Of Law Index 2022: The report is a compilation of the ‘rule of law’ status across 140 countries worldwide. It was released by an international civil society organisation, World Justice Project (WJP). According to the report, the rule of law has declined globally for the fifth consecutive year. It says that the checks on […]
Indian Skimmer
Indian Skimmer: Indian skimmer is seen in huge flocks during winter in Coringa wildlife sanctuary (Kakinada). A thick, orange-yellow bill with a slightly longer lower mandible (jaw) is one of the most striking features of the Indian skimmer (Rynchops albicollis). The Indian skimmer grows to a length of 40-43 cm. More widespread in winter, the […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 12th November 2022
Today Current Affairs: 12th November 2022 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
2nd BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministers Meeting
2nd BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministers Meeting: India hosted the Second Agriculture Ministerial-level meeting of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC). Highlights of the Meeting: India urged the member countries to cooperate in developing a comprehensive regional strategy to strengthen cooperation for the transformation of agriculture. It also urged the member […]
