In Today’s News: Nanosheets. PSLV C51/Amazonia Mission. 1. Nanosheets News Summary Nanosheets were studied in a recent experiment by IIT Madras Researchers. Prelims GS – Science & Technology Nanosheets and their applications: Nanosheet (NS) is a layered material with a diverse and highly untapped source of two-dimensional systems with nanosize flake-shaped and has been studied … Read more
In Today’s News: Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021 notified. Guru Ravidas Birthday. 1. Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021 notified News Summary Amidst growing concerns around lack of transparency, accountability, and rights of users related to digital media and after elaborate consultation with the … Read more
In Today’s News: Hon’ble PM chairs PRAGATI Meeting. 1.Hon’ble PM chairs PRAGATI meeting News Summary Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired the 36th PRAGATI meeting on 24.2.2021. The Prime Minister expressed his concerns in delays being observed in the execution of some of the projects, and directed the officials concerned that all pending issues … Read more
Introduction Poshan Abhiyaan is a scheme earlier known as the “National Nutrition Mission” which seeks to improve the nutritional outcomes of children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers. The implementing agency is the Ministry of Women and Child Development. More than 10 crore people will be benefitted from this program. “Poshan Abhiyaan” is one of the … Read more
In Today’s News: India and Mauritius sign CECPA. National Urban Digital Mission launched. Indian Urban Data Exchange and other Digital Initiatives launched. 1. India and Mauritius sign CECPA News Summary The Government of India and the Govt. of Mauritius signed the India-Mauritius Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA) in Port Louis on 23.2.2021, in … Read more
In Today’s News: SFURTI clusters inaugurated in 18 states. Central Electricity Regulatory Commission(CERC). 1. SFURTI clusters inaugurated in 18 states News Summary Union Minister for MSME & Road Transport & Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari inaugurated 50 artisan-based SFURTI clusters, spread over 18 States. In the 50 clusters inaugurated on 22.2.2021, over 42,000 artisans have been … Read more
In Today’s News: Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav. Red-eared turtle. 1. Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav News Summary The second phase of the Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav will be inaugurated by the Union Minister of State for Culture & Tourism (Independent Charge) Shri Prahlad Singh Patel on 22nd February 2021 at Raj Bhawan in Darjeeling, West Bengal. The festival is … Read more
In Today’s News: IFSCA releases circular on the framework for Aircraft Operating Lease. Helina and Dhruvastra. Intensified Mission Indradhanush 3.0 launched. 1. IFSCA releases circular on the framework for Aircraft Operating Lease News Summary The Circular on “Framework for Aircraft Operating Leases” has been uploaded on the IFSCA website. This will enable the aircraft operating … Read more
In Today’s News: Delimitation Commission. Nurturing Neighbourhoods Challenge. 1. Delimitation Commission News Summary Delimitation Commission comprising of Chairperson Retd. Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, Ex-Officio Member Shri Sushil Chandra (Election Commissioner), and Ex-Officio Member, Shri K.K Sharma (State Election Commissioner, J&K) held a meeting in New Delhi with the Associate Members from Union Territory of Jammu … Read more
In Today’s News: Pey Jal Survekshan and Jal Jeevan Mission (Urban). E-Chhawani portal launched. 1. Pey Jal Survekshan and Jal Jeevan Mission(Urban) News Summary A Pilot Pey Jal Survekshan under Jal Jeevan Mission- Urban has been launched by Shri Durga Shanker Mishra, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Prelims GS – Governance Pey Jal … Read more