Disaster Management
1. Indian Institute of Heritage. IN NEWS: The government has decided to set up the ‘Indian Institute of Heritage’ at Noida, Gautam Buddha Nagar. KEY POINTS: This will impact higher education and research in the field related to rich Indian heritage and its conservation leading to Masters and Ph.D courses in History of Arts, Conservation, […]
1. MH-60r Multi Role Helicopters. IN NEWS: Indian Navy accepted the first two of its MH-60R Multi Role Helicopters (MRH) from US Navy in a ceremony held at Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego on 16th July 2021. KEY POINTS: The ceremony marked the formal transfer of these helicopters from US Navy to Indian […]
1. EXERCISE ‘SHIELD. IN NEWS: A Tri Nation Table Top Anti-Narcotics & Maritime Search and Rescue exercise (Exercise Shield) between Maldives National Defence Force, Sri Lanka Navy and Indian Navy was conducted in virtual mode for the first time on 14 and15 Jul 21 with Indian Navy as the lead agency. The exercise was coordinated […]
1. National AYUSH Mission. IN NEWS: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the continuation of National AYUSH Mission (NAM) as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme from 01-04-2021 to 31-03-2026. KEY POINTS: Financial implication of the scheme is Rs. 4607.30 crore (Rs 3,000 crore as Central Share and Rs. 1607.30 […]
1. BHIM–UPI in Bhutan. IN NEWS: Finance Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman and Finance Minister of Bhutan Mr Lyonpo Namgay Tshering jointly launch BHIM–UPI in Bhutan. KEY POINTS: Launch fulfils the commitment made by two countries during Prime Minister of India’s State visit to Bhutan in 2019. services have started in Bhutan under India’s neighbourhood first […]
1. Ashadhi Bij. IN NEWS: PM greets people on the occasion of Ashadhi Bij, the Kutchi New Year. KEY POINTS: Ashadhi Bij is an auspicious day for farming communities in north india especially Gujarat,UP and some other places. In 2021 Ashadhi Bij date is July 12. Ashadhi Bij falls on the second day of Shukla […]
1. GI certified Fazil mango. IN NEWS: India expands mango export footprint to newer countries; GI certified Fazil mango shipped to Bahrain. KEY POINTS: In a major initiative which would boost mango export potential from the eastern region especially to middle eastcountries, a consignment of Geographical Identification (GI) certified Fazil mango variety sourced from Malda […]
1. Inclusive Cities. IN NEWS: National Institute of Urban Affairs conducts Webinar to Commemorate the Launch of the Inclusive Cities Centre. The Centre, setup with strategic support from GIZ India, will work towards mainstreaming inclusive approach to urban development. KEY POINTS: Inclusive Cities – Approaches for making Indian cities more accessible, safe, and inclusive forALL. […]
1. Agriculture Infrastructure Fund. IN NEWS: The Union Cabinet chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today gave its approval to the following modifications in Central Sector Scheme of Financing Facility under ‘Agriculture Infrastructure Fund’. KEY POINTS: Eligibility has now been extended to State Agencies/APMCs, National & State Federations of Cooperatives, Federations of Farmers […]
1. Tinospora Cordifolia. IN NEWS: Relating Giloy to Liver Damage is completely Misleading, Says Ministry of Ayush. KEY POINTS: The Ministry of Ayush has noticed a media report based on a study published in Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology, a peer reviewed journal of the Indian National Association for the study of the liver. […]