PIB – 08 July 2021
BHALIA VARIETY OF WHEAT Focus: GS III- Indian Economy Why in News? In a major boost to wheat exports, the first shipment of Geographical Indication (GI) certified Bhalia variety of wheat was exported today to Kenya and Sri Lanka from Gujarat. About Bhalia variety of wheat: The GI certified wheat has high protein content and […]
PIB – 07 July 2021
NEW MINISTRY OF CO-OPERATION Focus: GS II- Governance Why in News ? A separate Ministry of Co-operation has been created by the Government for realizing the vision of Sahkar se Samriddhi (prosperity through cooperatives). Key Facts This ministry will provide a separate administrative, legal and policy framework for strengthening the cooperative movement in the country. […]
PIB – 06 July 2021
NIPUN BHARAT PROGRAMME Focus: GS II- Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Union Minister for Education launched a National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy (NIPUN Bharat), for ensuring that every child in the country necessarily attains foundational literacy and numeracy by the end of Grade 3, by 2026-27. About the […]
PIB – 05 July 2021
NATIONAL E-GOVERNANCE PLAN IN AGRICULTURE (NEGPA) Focus: GS II- Polity and Governance Why in News? NeGPA has been continued now as a part of Sub Mission on Agricultural Extension (SMAE) under National Mission on Agricultural Extension & Technology (NMAET). e-Governance in India e-Governance in India has steadily evolved from computerization of Government Departments to initiatives […]
PIB – 03 July 2021
INDIA JOINS OECD/G20 INCLUSIVE FRAMEWORK TAX DEAL Focus: GS II- International Relation Why in News ? Majority of the members OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (including India) adopted a high-level statement containing an outline of a consensus solution to address the tax challenges arising from the digitalisation of the economy. Key Highlights The proposed solution […]
PIB – 02 July 2021
INDIAN OCEAN NAVAL SYMPOSIUM Focus: Security Forces Why in News ? 7th edition of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), a biennial event, was hosted by the French Navy at La Réunion from 28 June to 01 July 2021. About Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) are a series of biennial meetings among […]
PIB – 01 July 2021
BLACK CARBON Focus: GS III- Environment Why in news? A new study has said that black Carbon has a significant adverse effect on human health and leads to premature mortality. What is Black Carbon? Black carbon is a potent climate-warming component of particulate matter formed by the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels, wood and other […]