PIB – 19 October 2021
CONTENTS AADHAR HACKATHON 2021 E-SANJEEVANI GEOSPATIAL ENERGY MAP OF INDIA AADHAR HACKATHON 2021 Focus: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Why in News? To celebrate this momentous occasion, UIDAI is hosting a Hackathon titled “Aadhaar Hackathon 2021” targeted at young innovators – who are still at various Engineering institutes and eager to step into […]
PIB – 18 October 2021
HUNAR HAAT Focus: GS II- Government Policies and Intervention Why in News? Union Minister for Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship inaugurated the 29th“HunarHaat” at Rampur, Uttar Pradesh About Hunar haat: Nodal: Ministry of Minority affairs Hunar Haat is an effective platform wherein opportunity is given to the exhibition of handicrafts and traditional products made by […]
PIB – 16 October 2021
Dr APJ ABDUL KALAM Focus: GS I- Personalities in News Why in News? PM paid tribute to Dr APJ Abdul Kalam on his Jayanti About Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam was born to Jainulabdeen, a boat owner and Imam, and Ashiamma, a housewife. Kalam had four brothers and a sister, […]
PIB – 15 October 2021
SHANGHAI COOPERATION ORGANIZATION Focus: GS II- International Relations Why in News? Ministry of defence delivered the inaugural address at Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) webinar on ‘Role of Women in Armed Forces’. Details: Government has taken a number of steps to strengthen the role of women within the security setup in general and the armed […]
PIB – 14 October 2021
PM GATI SHAKTI Focus: GS II- Welfare schemes Why in News? Prime Minister launched the Gati Shakti – National Master Plan for Multi-modal Connectivity in New Delhi, heralding a new chapter in governance. Gati Shakti — a digital platform — will bring 16 Ministries including Railways and Roadways together for integrated planning and […]
PIB – 13 October 2021
SWACHH BHARAT MISSION Focus: Government policies and Interventions Why in News? The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister approved the continuation of Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) till 2025-26, with focus on sustainability of Open Defecation Free (ODF) outcomes, achieving scientific processing of Solid Waste in all cities, and managing Wastewater in cities with […]
PIB – 12 October 2021
LOKNAYAK JAYAPRAKASH NARAYAN Focus: GS I- Modern History Why in News? Recently, the Prime Minister has bowed to Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan on his birth anniversary. About Jayaprakash Narayan Jayaprakash Narayan, born on October 11 1902 in Sitab Diyara, Bihar. He was an Indian political leader and theorist. He was a disciple of Mohandas Gandhi and leader of India’s […]
PIB – 11 October 2021
TRADITIONAL MEDICINE Focus: GS II Health Why in News? Paving the way for academic collaboration in India’s traditional medicine systems, especially in the field of Ayurveda, between the two countries, the Ministry of Ayush has entered into an agreement with Croatia. Details: The two sides will undertake academic activities in the field of Ayurveda […]
PIB – 09 October 2021
MOU: MINISTER OF TEXTILES & GIZ Focus: International Relations Why in News? An MOU was signed between Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and the Ministry of Textiles Govt. of India on Implementation Agreement of Indo German Technical Cooperation Project on ‘Sustainability and Value Added in the Cotton Economy’. Background: India is the largest cotton […]
PIB – 08 October 2021
PM MITRA PARKS Focus: GS III- Indian Economy Why in News? Government has approved setting up of 7 Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks with a total outlay of Rs. 4,445 crore in a period of 5 years. About PM MITRA Parks: Will be developed by a Special Purpose Vehicle which […]