THE MAIN PLANKS IN A COUNTER-CHINA POLICY
Focus: GS-II International Relations Why in news? The situation along the China-India border in Ladakh region is still tense. The disengagement process is proving difficult, and the latest meeting of the Corps Commanders has not resulted in any demonstrable progress regarding troop disengagement/de-escalation. China’s objective It appears that China is intent on managing the ground […]
TRIPLE TALAQ- BIG REFORM, BETTER RESULT
Focus: GS-II Social Justice Why in news? In August 2019, the Bill against Triple Talaq was made a Law. The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019 The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019 was tabled in the parliament for gender equality and justice, proposing to make the practice of […]
VRIKSHAROPAN ABHIYAN TO BE LAUNCHED
Focus: GS-III Environment and Ecology Why in news? Union Home Minister will launch Vriksharopan Abhiyan in July 2020. During the launch event, Union Home Minister will inaugurate and lay the Foundation stone of 6 Ecoparks/ Tourism sites. Details Vriksharopan Abhiyan will be organized by Ministry of Coal involving all Coal/Lignite PSUs during which large scale […]
KAKRAPAR ATOMIC POWER PLANT-3 ACHIEVED CRITICALITY
Focus: GS-III Industry and Infrastructure, Science and Technology Why in news? Indigenously designed 700 MWe Kakrapar Atomic Power Plant-3 in Gujarat achieved criticality Kakrapar Atomic Power Station Kakrapar Atomic Power Station is a nuclear power station in India, which lies in the proximity of the city of Vyara in the state of Gujarat. KAPS-1 went […]
PIB 22nd July
Contents Kakrapar Atomic Power Plant-3 achieved criticality Vriksharopan Abhiyan to be launched Triple Talaq- Big Reform, Better Result KAKRAPAR ATOMIC POWER PLANT-3 ACHIEVED CRITICALITY Focus: GS-III Industry and Infrastructure, Science and Technology Why in news? Indigenously designed 700 MWe Kakrapar Atomic Power Plant-3 in Gujarat achieved criticality Kakrapar Atomic Power Station Kakrapar Atomic Power Station […]
23 July 2020, Static Quiz on Indian Economy
ZORAM MEGA FOOD PARK
Focus: GS-III Indian Economy Why in news? The Zoram Mega Food Park (MFP) in Mizoram was inaugurated by Minister of Food Processing Industries. This is the first Mega Food Park operationalized in the State of Mizoram. Under the Mega Food Park Scheme, Government of India provides financial assistance upto Rs. 50.00 Crore per Mega Food […]
EV CHARGING PLAZA AND RAISE LAUNCHED
Focus: GS-III Environment and Ecology Why in news? India’s first of its kind public EV Charging Plaza was inaugurated by Union Power Minister. “Retrofit of Air-conditioning to improve Indoor Air Quality for Safety and Efficiency” (RAISE) national programme was also launched by the minister. Details The EV charging plaza is a new avenue for making […]
CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT, 2019
Focus: GS-III Indian Economy Why in news? The Consumer Protection Act,2019 comes in to force from 20th July 2020. This new Act will empower consumers and help them in protecting their rights through its various notified Rules and provisions like Consumer Protection Councils, Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions, Mediation, Product Liability and punishment for manufacture or […]
CPI FOR AGRICULTURAL AND RURAL LABOURERS
Focus: GS-III Indian Economy Why in news? The All-India Consumer Price Index Numbers for Agricultural Labourers and Rural Labourers for the month of June, 2020 decreased by 1 points each. Details The major contribution towards the fall in general index of Agricultural Labourers and Rural Labourers came from food. Consumer Price Index (CPI) Consumer Price […]