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1. International Museum Day 2021 IN NEWS: Culture Ministry organises panel discussions on the occasion of International Museum Day 2021. KEY HIGHLIGHTS: International Museum Day falls on 18 May every year. The objective of International Museum Day ,as  declared by International Council of Museums(ICOM), is to raise awareness about the fact that, “Museums are an […]

1. SAMVEDNA(Sensitizing Action on Mental Health Vulnerability through Emotional Development and Necessary Acceptance) IN NEWS: Children impacted by Covid-19 Pandemic being provided Tele Counselling through SAMVEDNA KEY POINTS: With an objective of providing psychological first-aid and emotional support to children affected during COVID-19 Pandemic, National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)is providing Tele-Counselling to […]

1. Steps taken to ensure availability of fertilizers to farmers at subsidized prices. IN NEWS: Government of India is making available fertilizers, namely Urea and 22 grades of Phosphatic & Potassic (P&K) fertilizers including Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP), Muriate of Potash (MOP)& Single Superphosphate (SSP) to farmers at subsidized prices through fertilizer manufacturers/ importers. The subsidy […]

1.SWAMIH IN NEWS: Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs handed over possession to homebuyers as Special Window for Affordable & Mid-Income Housing (SWAMIH) Fund completes its first residential project. KEY HIGHLIGHTS: The residential project – Rivali Park, located in suburban Mumbai, was the first housing project in India to have received funding under the […]

1. Aerial Passenger Ropeway System IN NEWS: Cabinet approves transfer of land of ITBP to Government of Uttrakhand for development of Aerial Passenger Ropeway System. KEY POIINTS: Cabinet approved transfer of 1500 square metres of land belonging to Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) at Mussoorie to the State Government of Uttarakhand for their infrastructure project, namely, […]

1. National Technology Day IN NEWS: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has praised the scientists and those passionate about technology on National Technology Day. On National Technology Day, we salute the hardwork and tenacity of our scientists and those passionate about technology. We remember with pride the 1998 Pokhran Tests, which demonstrated India’s scientific […]

1.Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture’ (MIDH) IN NEWS: Union Agriculture Ministry has allocated Rs 2250 Crore for realizing the huge potential of horticulture sector in 2021-22. Key highlights: Keeping in view the huge potential and role of the horticulture sector in increasing farmer’s income, the Government of India has allocated Rs. 2250 Crore for […]

April 6th current affairs INS VIRAATINS Viraat, the Navy’s decommissioned aircraft carrier, has become the “private property” of a ship-breaker who has already torn down 40% of its body, chiefly for scrap, the Supreme Court told a private company, that wants to turn the vessel into a maritime museum-cum-adventure centre.About:On February 10, the court had […]

 April 3rd Current Affairs – Vignan IAS MATERNAL DEATHS The failure of the health system to cope with COVID-19 pandemic resulted in an increase in maternal deaths and stillbirths, according to a study published in The Lancet Global Health journal. About: Overall, there was a 28% increase in the odds of stillbirth, and the risk […]

April 1st current affairs – vignan ias India-Mauritius Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement. Context: India and Mauritius signed the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA) on 22 February 2021. The CECPA is the first trade Agreement signed by India with a country in Africa. Both sides have completed their internal legal procedures and the India-Mauritius CECPA will […]