Cabinet approves Non-operation of MPLADS for two years (2020-21 and 2021-22)
Why in news? Cabinet approves non-operation of MPLADS for two years (2020-21 and 2021-22) for managing Covid-19 Details: As a part of Government’s continued efforts to contain spread of COVID 19, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modihas decided not to operate Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) for two […]
KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN HAS TAKEN VARIOUS STEPS FOR ONLINE TEACHING-LEARNING PROCESS
Why in news? The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) has taken various steps for Online Teaching-Learning Process. Details: In light of the ongoing situation with the COVID-19 outbreak, the Union HRD Ministry had directed the heads of all autonomous institutions coming under its ambit to take care of the academic welfare of the students. KVS has […]
FCI SETS ALL TIME RECORD IN SINGLE DAY TRANSPORTATION OF FOOD GRAINS
Why in news? FCI sets an all-time record in a single day’s transportation of food grains. About the FCI: Food Corporation of India (FCI) is a Public Sector Undertaking, under the Department of Food & Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, GOI. It is a statutory body set up in 1965 […]
Direct cash transfer to women PMJDY account holders under PM Garib Kalyan Package
Why in news: Direct cash transfer to women PMJDY account holders under PM Garib Kalyan Package for the month of April 2020 in the light of COVID-19 pandemic. Ministry involved: Ministry of Rural Development Details: The Ministry of Rural Development is releasing the lump sum amounts of Rs. 500/- per woman to Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) account holders (as per number of such accounts intimated by banks), for April 2020, and […]
Union Minster releases National Corona Survey:
Why in news? Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions today released the National Preparedness Survey on COVID 19 – Responses of District Collectors and IAS Officers (2014-2018 batches). The objectives of this preparedness survey are as follows: to develop a comparative analysis of COVID 19 preparedness across States; to […]
Lifeline Udan
Why in news: As part of India’s war against COVID-19, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched “Lifeline Udan” flights for the movement of medical and essential supplies across the country and beyond. Details: Under this initiative, 62 Lifeline Udan flights have been operated for five days towards March 2020 end, transporting over 15.4 tons […]
Foreign Trade Policy 2015-2020 extended for one year
Why in news? Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2015-2020 extended for one year till 31st March, 2021. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Commerce and Industry Objectives of FTP 2015 – 20: To increase India’s merchandise and services exports from US$ 465. 9 billion in 2013-14 to US$ 900 billion by 2019-20. To increase India’s share in the […]
WORLD’S RICHEST 2,000 PEOPLE HOLD MORE THAN POOREST 4.6 BILLION COMBINED: OXFAM
Why in news? In its “Time to Care” report, Oxfam said it estimated that unpaid care work by women added at least $10.8 trillion a year in value to the world economy – three times more than the tech industry. Details The Nairobi-headquartered charity said in a report released ahead of the annual World Economic […]
SOCIAL MOBILITY INDEX: INDIA RANKS LOW AT 76TH PLACE; DENMARK TOPS
Why in news? India has been ranked very low at 76th place out of 82 countries on a new Social Mobility Index compiled by the World Economic Forum Details The report also lists India among the five countries that stand to gain the most from a better social mobility score that seeks to measure parameters […]
SERVICES SECTOR ACTIVITY GROWTH AT 5 MONTH HIGH
India’s services sector activity gained momentum and touched a five month high in December, supported by an uptick in new business orders that boosted output and employment IHS Markit India Services Business Activity Index improved from 52.7 in November to 53.3 in December 2019, highlighting the second strongest rate of increase in output in over […]