REPAYMENT OF GS2020
Why in news? Date for repayment of the outstanding balance under ’8.27% Government Security 2020’ was released. What is a Government Security? A Government Security (G-Sec) is a Government Issued (Central or State) Tradeable Instrument. G-Sec is a debt obligation of the government to fund their fiscal deficit, i.e., it acknowledges the debt obligation of the […]
LOW PRESSURE AREA MAY INTENSIFY INTO CYCLONIC STORM
Why in news? A Low-Pressure Area had formed over southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining south Andaman Sea and it is very likely to concentrate into a Depression over central parts of south Bay of Bengal on May 15th and further intensify into a Cyclonic Storm over southwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal by May 16th. Wind speed is likely […]
QUICK ESTIMATES OF INDEX OF INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION
Why in news? The Quick Estimates of Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is released on 12th of every month (or previous working day) with a six weeks lag and compiled with data received from source agencies. For the month of March 2020, the Quick Estimates of Index of Industrial Production (IIP) with base 2011-12 stands […]
PRICE MOVEMENT OF CONSUMER PRICE INDEX
Why in news? The National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation is releasing Price Movement of selected Sub-Groups/Groups of Consumer Price Index (CPI). The Price data are usually collected from selected 1114 urban markets and selected 1181 villages through personal visits by field staff of Field Operations Division of NSO, MoSPI on […]
INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY
Why in news? The International Nurses Day 2020 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale. This year is also significant as World Health Organization (WHO) has declared it as the ‘Year of the Nurse and the Midwife’. International Nurses Day International Nurses Day is a celebration on the 12th of May every year […]
ATMANIRBHAR BHARAT
Why in news? The Prime Minister addressed the nation regarding the battle against the COVID-19 crisis and how we are going to face it as a nation. Self-reliant India PPE kits N-95 masks, whose production in India has gone up from almost being negligible to 2 lakh each, on a daily basis is an example […]
BIPAP NON-INVASIVE VENTILATOR “SWASTHVAYU”
Why in news? CSIR – National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) has developed a Non-Invasive BiPAP Ventilator called “SwasthVayu” in a record time of 36 days to treat COVID-19 patients. Details BiPAP Non-Invasive ventilator “SwasthVayu” comes with HEPA filter (Highly Efficient Particulate Air Filter) and provision to connect Oxygen concentrator or Enrichment unit externally along with other […]
KVIC POTTERS USING INNOVATIVE METHODS
Why in news? KVIC potters in a Rajasthan village are drawing attention with a unique campaign of printing messages like, “Use Mask”, “Stay Home, Stay Safe” etc., on every earthen pot, pitcher to spread awareness Read All about KVIC here: https://www.legacyias.com/kvic-comes-to-the-rescue-of-cocoon-farmers/
177 NEW MANDIS INTEGRATED WITH THE E-NAM
Why in news? The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare launched integration of 177 new mandis with the National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) on 11th May. This will strengthen agriculture marketing and facilitate farmers to sell their harvested produce through the online portal. e-NAM e-NAM was an innovative initiative in agricultural marketing to enhance farmers accessibility […]
INDO-BANGLADESH “VIRTUAL CONFERENCE” BY ASSOCHAM
Why in news? Indo-Bangladesh “Virtual Conference” was organised by ASSOCHAM (Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India). Highlights of what was discussed In the last six years, the North Eastern Region has raised the capacity to engage with other parts of India as well as the countries across the eastern borders, at different levels. […]