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PIB 31st May 2021

PM-CARES FOR CHILDREN SCHEME Focus: Government Policies and Intervention Why in news? PM CARES For Children- Empowerment of COVID Affected Children launched for support & empowerment of Covid affected children. About PM CARES For Children scheme: 1. Fixed Deposit in the name of the child: PM CARES will contribute through a specially designed scheme to […]

PIB 29th May 2021

VEER SAVARKAR Focus: GS I- Important Personalities Why In News? On 28th May, India paid tribute to the freedom fighter, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar on his birth anniversary. Vinayak Damodar Savarkar  Period: 28 May 1883 – 26 February 1966 Cause of Death: Fasting (Sallekhana Prayopavesa) He was commonly known as Veer Savarkar (“brave” in his native Marathi language) He was an Indian independence activist, […]

PIB 28th May 2021

NATIONAL DIGITAL HEALTH MISSION (NDHM) Focus: GS II- Health Why in news? PM chairs high level meeting to review progress of National Digital Health Mission. About NDHM: Nodal: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The NDHM is a complete digital health ecosystem.   Key features — Health ID, Personal health records, Digi Doctor  Health facility registry. At […]

PIB 27th May 2021

NATIONAL HIGHWAY AUTHORITY OF INDIA Focus: GS III- Infrastructure Why in news? In order to ensure smooth and quick passage of vehicles at the toll plazas, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has issued guidelines to ensure service time of not more than 10 seconds per vehicle even during peak hours at the toll plazas […]

PIB 26th May 2021

BUDDHA PURNIMA Focus: GS I- Ancient History Why in news? Vice President greeted the nation on the eve of Buddha Purnima. About Gautam Buddha: Buddha was born as Prince Siddhartha at Lumbini near Kapilavastu (in present Nepal) in 566 BC. He was the son of Suddhodhana and Mahamaya. Suddhodhana was the chief of the Sakya […]

PIB 25th May 2021

SHAHI LITCHI Focus: GS III- Geographical Indications Why in news? In a major boost to export of GI certified products, season’s first consignment of Shahi Litchi from Bihar was exported to United Kingdom by air route. About Shahi Litchi: The Shahi Litchi variety grown in Muzaffarpur has high pulp and is juicier compared to the litchi grown […]

PIB 24th May 2021

CYCLONE YAAS Focus: Diaster Management Why in news? Armed Forces have commenced preparations to mitigate the impact of Cyclone YAAS, which is expected to hit the Eastern Coast on May 26, 2021. Cyclone yaas: A low-pressure area is likely to form over North Andaman Sea and adjoining east-central Bay of Bengal around May 22, according […]

PIB 22nd May 2021

APEDA Focus: GS III- Agriculture Why in news? In a bid to increase mangoes exports to South Korea, APEDA in collaboration with Indian embassy, Seoul and Indian Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ICCK), organised a Virtual Buyer Seller Meet (VBSM). About Apeda: Nodal:  Ministry of Commerce and Industry The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export […]

PIB 21st May 2021

KHARIF STRATEGY 2021 Focus: GS III- Agriculture Why in news? To achieve self-sufficiency in edible oils Union Government formulates Kharif Strategy 2021. Key points: Under the strategy, the Government of India has approved an ambitious plan for the free distribution of high yielding varieties of seeds to the farmers for the Kharif season 2021 in […]

PIB 20th May 2021

GHOLVAD SAPOTA Focus: GS III- Geographical indications Why in news? In a major boost to exports of Geographical Indication (GI) certified products, a consignment of Dahanu Gholvad Sapota from Palghar district of Maharashtra was shipped to the United Kingdom. About Gholvad Sapota: The fruit is known for its sweet and unique taste. It is believed that […]