SUBHASH CHANDRA BOSE AAPDA PRABANDHAN PURASKAR
Focus: GS-II Social Justice Why in news? The Government of India invites nominations for the “Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar” for excellence in the field of Disaster Management. Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskaar Government of India, to recognize the excellent work done by individuals and institutions in India in the field of Disaster […]
INDIAN AND MAURITIAN PM INAUGURATE SC BUILDING
Focus: GS-II International Relations Why in news? Indian Prime Minister and Prime Minister of Mauritius jointly inaugurated the new Supreme Court building in Mauritius through video conference. Details The building is the first India assisted infrastructure project within the capital city of Port Louis to be inaugurated after the Covid pandemic. The landmark project has […]
PIB 30th July
Contents Indian and Mauritian PM inaugurate SC Building Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar Central Consumer Protection Authority AIM-iCREST CII National Digital conference INDIAN AND MAURITIAN PM INAUGURATE SC BUILDING Focus: GS-II International Relations Why in news? Indian Prime Minister and Prime Minister of Mauritius jointly inaugurated the new Supreme Court building in Mauritius through […]
31 July 2020, Current Affairs Quiz
31 July 2020, Static Quiz on Indian Economy
National Education Policy 2020 for UPSC Exam
Introduction Coronavirus outbreak has majorly impacted the education sector in India. Union Minister of Human Resource and Development released reforms and education plan, National Education Policy 2020, for students that is based on the Kasturirangan committee report. Many students have faced problems in shifting to online learning. The ministry has introduced plans which will bring […]
TOCILIZUMAB FAILS ADDRESSING COVID-19 PNEUMONIA
Focus: Prelims, GS-III Science and technology Why in news? Tocilizumab, a drug that was recommended by the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) for emergency use in coronavirus (COVID-19) patients, has been found to be ineffective in reducing the associated pneumonia. Details Though unproven, a rise in cases and mortality translated into a global scamper […]
NATESA OF RAJASTHAN TEMPLE RETURNS TO INDIA
Focus: GS-I Art and Culture, Prelims Why in news? A long-pending case of idol theft finally saw an important development as Natesa, a rare sandstone idol in the 9th century Prathihara style of Rajasthan, is returning to India after 22 years. Details The Natesa icon, currently at the Indian High Commission, London, was originally from […]
AIIB ON INDIA’S PROJECT PROPOSALS
Focus: GS-II International relations Why in news? The China-backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) said it will function as an “apolitical” institution and will continue to support projects in India. Details India has received the most funding of any country from the bank. India was among the AIIB’s 57 founding members in 2016 and is […]
NPCI CAPS UPI TRANSACTIONS
Focus: GS-III Indian Economy Why in news? National Payments Corp. of India (NPCI) has capped the number of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions that payment apps such as Google Pay and PhonePe and their partner banks can execute Why was this done? The capping of UPI payments is an attempt to limit the damage to […]