GS-2 GOBARDHAN SCHEME Union Ministers jointly launch Unified Portal of Gobardhan to promote Gobardhan scheme and track real time progress. ABOUT GOBARDHAN SCHEME: The Gobardhan Scheme (Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources – DHAN) was launched by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. It is being implemented as part of the Swachch Bharat Mission (Gramin). The …
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Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology
GS-3 CYBER CHALLENGE 2020-21 2nd CCTNS Hackathon and Cyber Challenge 2020-21 of National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) Inaugurated. IMPORTANT POINTS: The objective of the 2nd CCTNS Hackathon and Cyber Challenge 2020-21 is to enhance analysis and deepen understanding of police personnel. This hackathon is in continuation to the Hackathon & Cyber Challenge …
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GS-3 THRESHOLD FOR PAID UP CAPITAL AND TURNOVER FOR SMALL COMPANIES The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) revises threshold for paid up capital and turnover for Small Companies. BACKGROUND: The threshold for the paid up capital has been revised from “not exceeding Rs 50 lakh” to “not exceeding …
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GS-3 LITHIUM DEPOSITS IN KARNATAKA Preliminary survey shows deposits of Lithium in Mandya district of Karnataka. IMPORTANT POINTS: Preliminary surveys on surface and limited subsurface by Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD) have shown presence of Lithium resources of 1,600 tonnes (inferred category) in the pegmatites of Marlagalla …
Read More »India has launched 328 satellites from 33 different countries till date: Dr Jitendra Singh
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr.Jitendra Singh said that Rs 900 Crore was allocated to ISRO for F.Y. 2020-21for developing capacity for launching of satellites. In a written reply to a question in …
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GS-2 LCA TEJAS About: The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) programme was started by the Government of India in 1984 when they established the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) to manage the LCA programme. It replaced the ageing Mig 21 fighter planes. Designed by: Aeronautical Development Agency under the Department of Defence Research and Development. Manufactured by State-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). Features: The lightest, …
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GS-3 STRATEGIC OIL RESOURCE Recently, India has decided to fill its strategic petroleum reserves in view of the slump in crude prices. This will help on two fronts: India will get cheap oil for its reserves and It will also help in resolving the storage problem for refiners. IMPORTANT POINTS: Strategic petroleum reserves …
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GS-3 3.UDYOG MANTHAN Focused Webinars being conducted for Promoting Quality and Productivity in Indian Industry IMPORTANT POINTS: The Webinar is focusing on about 45 sectors including the pharma sector and electronics sector. The webinar under the UdyogManthan is being organised with the focus on quality and productivity in all the …
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GS-3 GOLDEN JACKAL The conservation status of golden jackals is ‘least concerned’. The animal preys on wild crabs and fish The study shows that due to destruction of mangrove forest in Bandar Reserve Forest (BRF), golden jackals have been moving out its habitats. This has led to …
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GS-2 1.INDIA FALLS TO 53RD POSITION IN EIU’S DEMOCRACY INDEX IMPORTANT POINTS: India was ranked 51st in the 2019 Democracy Index. India slipped two places to 53rd position in the 2020 Democracy Index’s global ranking, according to The Economist Intelligence Unit, which said the “democratic backsliding” by authorities and “crackdowns” …
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