STRIKING A BLOW AGAINST ASSAM’S INCLUSIVE ETHOS
Focus: GS-I Indian Society, GS-II Social Justice Introduction The Assam government recently decided to promulgate a law to make the Assamese language compulsory in all schools, both public and private, including the Kendriya Vidyalayas, from Classes I to X. The law will not be applicable in Barak Valley, Bodoland Council and other Sixth Schedule areas, […]
THE BENEFITS AND SHORTCOMINGS OF MGNREGS
Focus: GS-II Social Justice Introduction Following the lockdown, India witnessed an exodus of jobless migrant workers from cities to rural areas with the workers turning to MGNREGS for earning their livelihood. What role does MGNREGS play? The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) is meant to enhance the livelihood of the rural populace […]
DEFENCE ACQUISITION COUNCIL (DAC)
Focus: GS-III Internal Security Why in news? Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) accorded approval for capital acquisition of various platforms and equipment required by the Indian Armed Forces. Details Focused on indigenous design and development these approvals include acquisitions from Indian industry of Rs 31,130 crore. The equipments are going to be manufactured in India involving […]
DHARMA CHAKRA DAY ON JULY 4
Focus: GS-I Art and Culture Why in news? International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) in partnership with Ministry of Culture, Government of India, is celebrating the upcoming Asadha Poornima on July 4, 2020 as Dhamma Chakra Day. Dhamma Chakra day This dhamma Chakra day celebration aims to keep with the historical legacy of India being the land […]
DRUG DISCOVERY HACKATHON 2020 (DDH2020)
Focus: GS-III Science and Technology Why in news? The Union Government launched Drug Discovery Hackathon 2020 (DDH2020). Drug Discovery Hackathon 2020 (DDH2020) The Drug Discovery Hackathon is a joint initiative of MHRD’s Innovation Cell (MIC), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and supported by Centre for […]
NOMINATIONS FOR PADMA AWARDS-2021
Focus: GS-II Governance Why in news? Online nominations/recommendations for the Padma Awards to be announced on the occasion of Republic Day, 2021 have started. The Padma Awards The Padma Awards are announced annually on the eve of Republic Day (26th January). There are 3 Padma Awards: Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service), Padma Bhushan […]
PIB 2nd July
Contents Nominations for Padma Awards-2021 Drug Discovery Hackathon 2020 (DDH2020) Dharma Chakra Day on July 4 Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) NOMINATIONS FOR PADMA AWARDS-2021 Focus: GS-II Governance Why in news? Online nominations/recommendations for the Padma Awards to be announced on the occasion of Republic Day, 2021 have started. The Padma Awards The Padma Awards are […]
TWO MORE SPECIES ADDED TO INDIA’S LIST OF BUTTERFLIES
Focus: GS-III Environment and Ecology, Prelims Why in news? Lepidopterists in Arunachal Pradesh have helped add two species to India’s expanding list of butterflies. The Striped Hairstreak was located in Myanmar border Myanmar while the Elusive Prince was found on the periphery of the Namdapha National Park. The findings from Arunachal Pradesh indicate the rich […]
MINISTRY RECONSTITUTES CENTRAL ZOO AUTHORITY
Focus: GS-III Environment and Ecology, Prelims Why in news? The Environment Ministry has reconstituted the Central Zoo Authority (CZA). Central Zoo Authority (CZA The Central Zoo Authority (CZA) is the body of the government of India responsible for oversight of zoos. Central Zoo Authority is a Statutory Body whose main objective is to enforce minimum […]
GST MOP-UP POINT TO A PICKUP IN ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Focus: GS-III Indian Economy Why in news? Manufacturing activity in India appeared to stabilize from historic lows and indirect tax collections bounced back in June, suggesting a slow recovery from the collapse in demand because of the coronavirus pandemic. Recovery in sight? Although manufacturing activity shrank for a third straight month in June, it was […]