In Today’s News: NCW shared the story of a brave Odisha girl. 1. NCW shared the story of a brave Odisha girl News Summary National Commission for Women shared a series of tweets on the occasion of World Day against Trafficking in Persons which was celebrated with the theme of “First responders to human trafficking.” … Read more
In Today’s News: New National Education Policy 2020 launched. 1. New National Education Policy 2020 launched News Summary Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the New National Education Policy 2020, paving way for transformational reforms in the school and the higher education sector in the country. The NEP 2020 aims at making “India a global knowledge … Read more
In Today’s News: RIC and its significance. The government of India notifies 100% FDI in Air India for NRIs. 1. RIC and its significance News Summary Though there were calls for a westward shift in India’s foreign policy, India’s engagement with Russia and China is also important. Prelims GS – International Relations RIC Grouping:(Russia-India-China) Refer … Read more
In Today’s News: GST cess falls 42% short. Conservationists are happy with the increase in the number of tigers in A.P. Himalayan Plant species are depleting. 1. GST cess falls 42% short News Summary A 42% shortfall in GST Compensation cess for last fiscal will be paid to States using previous years’ balance of cess … Read more
In Today’s News: Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrated on 26th July. 1. Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrated on 26th July News Summary Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to those who lost their lives during the Kargil War on the 21st anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas. Hon’ble PM has also cautioned the people not to do … Read more
In Today’s News: GI certificate for Kashmir Saffron. Anti-Defection Law. Tiny bug slayer – an ancient relative of dinosaurs and pterosaurs. 1. GI certificate for Kashmir Saffron News Summary The J&K administration issued the certificate of geographical indication (GI) registration for saffron grown in the Kashmir Valley. Hon’ble J&K Lieutenant-Governor G.C. Murmu described it as … Read more
In Today’s News: Banks’ gross NPAs may climb to as much as 14.7% by March says RBI. Women in the army – Gender Equality enhancement 1. Banks’ gross NPAs may climb to as much 14.7% by March says RBI News Summary The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said that gross non-performing assets (GNPA) ratio … Read more
In Today’s News: Deepening India-South Korea ties. 1. Deepening India-South Korea ties. News Summary India and South Korea have recently signed many bilateral agreements to deepen their ties and take their ties to the next level. The economic partnership is still stuck at $22 billion annually. To strengthen ties between India and South Korea, people … Read more
In Today’s News: ED launches probes into gold smuggling case. Hon’ble PM Shri. Narendra Modi invites US firms to invest in India. 1. ED launches probe into gold smuggling case News Summary The Enforcement Directorate has initiated a money-laundering probe into the illegal large-scale smuggling of gold through air cargo shipments addressed to the United … Read more
In Today’s News: Helpline for students’ mental health launched. Consumer Protection Act, 2019 comes into operation. 1. Helpline for students’ mental health launched News Summary The Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) on Tuesday rolled out a mental health initiative named Manodarpan. Mini Insights Mains GS2 – Health Mental Health Initiative – Manodarpan: (Note: Include … Read more