Why in News? The Indian rocket numbered PSLV-C51 carrying the 637-kg Brazilian satellite Amazonia-1 and 18 other satellites (including 13 from USA) is scheduled to lift-off from the first launch pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) About: • It is India’s first space mission for 2021 and is one of the longest for …
NEWS IMPULSE -PSLV ROCKET’S ONE OF LONGEST MISSIONS| 27 February Read More »
Why in News? Recently, the Union Minister for Rural Development inaugurated Saras Aajeevika Mela 2021 at Noida Haat. About: • It is a program to transform rural India in general and the lives of rural women in particular. • During the Mela, workshops on product packaging and design, communication skills, social media publicity, and …
Why in News? Recently, India and China announced that both have agreed to establish a Hotline. About: • New Delhi and Beijing announced that both have agreed to establish a hotline — “for timely communication and exchange of views”. o Hotline is a direct telephone line in constant operational readiness so as to facilitate immediate …
Why in News? E-Daakhil portal for Consumer grievance redressal is now operational in 15 States/UTs. About: • The Consumer Protection Act, 2019, which has come into force from 20th July, 2020, has provision for e-filing of consumer complaints in the Consumer Commissions and online payment of the fees for filing a complaint. • A …
Syllabus section: Polity Why in News? The task force on Interlinking of Rivers (ILR) has agreed and approved the preparation of final detailed project report (DPR) on the proposed Mahandi (Barmul)-Godavari (Dowlaiswaram) link by ensuring utilisation of the allocated Godavari waters by Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, en route the link canal of the project. …
Syllabus Section: Economy Why in News? 50 artisan-based SFURTI clusters, spread over 18 States were recently inaugurated. Highlights: • Artisans shall be supported in the traditional segments of muslin, khadi, coir, handlooms, woodcraft, pottery, carpet weaving, agro-processing, etc. • The Center is implementing the Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries (SFURTI) …
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Syllabus section: economy Why in News? The Finance Ministry informed that the Central government has inked a loan agreement worth $304 million with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank- AIIB for strengthening the electricity transmission system of Assam. Highlights: • The total estimated cost of the project in Assam is $365 million, out of …
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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR COAL SECTOR Why in News? Ministry of Coal has moved forward with a comprehensive Sustainable Development Plan and has initiated its speedy implementation. The primary focus is on making an immediate social impact through Out of Box (OoB) measures besides regular environmental monitoring and mitigation during the mining operations. o These …
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Syllabus section: society Why in News? National Urban Digital Mission (NUDM) & Several Digital Initiatives Launched For Transforming Urban Governance About: • The National Urban Digital Mission (NUDM) will create a shared digital infrastructure for urban India, working across the three pillars of people, process, and platform to provide holistic support to cities and towns. …
NEWS IMPULSE -NATIONAL URBAN DIGITAL MISSION (NUDM)| 24 February Read More »
Syllabus Section: Economy Why in News? The flagship scheme of the central government, Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM KISAN) has completed its two years About: • Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is a Central Sector Scheme with 100% funding from the Government of India. • It is being implemented by the …
