GS-2 PRESIDENT’S RULE IN PUDUCHERRY President’s Rule has been imposed in the Union Territory of Puducherry, on the recommendation of the Lieutenant Governor, after the established government lost power during a vote of confidence. The President was satisfied that a situation had arisen in which the administration of the Union …
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Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, biotechnology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
GS-3 NEW IT RULES 2021 Recently, the government has notified Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021. These new rules broadly deal with social media and over-the-top (OTT) platforms. These rules have been framed in exercise of powers under section 87 (2) of the Information Technology …
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GS-1 SWACHH ICONIC PLACES (SIP) Ministry of Jal Shakti announces selection of 12 sites for transforming them into ‘Swachh Tourist Destinations’ under Phase-IV. Details: The Swachch Iconic Places initiative, under the Swachch Bharat Mission, is a special clean-up initiative focused on select iconic heritage, spiritual and cultural …
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GS-3 CITY INNOVATION EXCHANGE (CIX) City Innovation Exchange (CiX) launched for fostering innovation in urban ecosystem. City Innovation Exchange (CiX) Platform: The City Innovation Exchange (CiX) will connect cities to innovators across the national ecosystem to design innovative solutions for their pressing challenges. The platform will ease the discovery, …
Read More »Important International institutions, agencies and their structure, mandate.
GS-2 INDIA-USA EXECUTIVE STEERING GROUP (ESG) MEETING The 24th edition of the India-USA Executive Steering Group (ESG) meeting was held at New Delhi for two days in February 2021. Important points: The forum is an Army to Army engagement that meets every year alternately in India and the USA to …
Read More »Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.
GS-3 MCA & CBIC SIGN MOU The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Ministry of Finance, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for data exchange between the two organisations. About the MoU: The MoU is in line with the vision of MCA …
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GS-1 MANNATHU PADMANABHAN PM pays tributes to Sri MannathuPadmanabhan Ji on his PunyaTithi. About MannathuPadmanabhan: MannathuPadmanabhan (1878 – 1970) was an Indian social reformer and freedom fighter from Kerala. He took part in anti-untouchability agitations and advocated opening temples for people of all castes. He also participated in the Vaikom …
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GS-2 KHELO INDIA NATIONAL WINTER GAMES The second edition of the Khelo India National Winter Games to be inaugurated on February 26. Details: The Games will be held from 26th February to 2nd March, 2021 in Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir. The event has been organised by the Union Ministry of …
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GS-3 PM ATMANIRBHAR SWASTH BHARAT SCHEME Recently, the Prime Minister talked about the need to address health issues in a holistic manner and to adopt a four-pronged strategy for a healthy India that includes implementing the PM AtmanirbharSwasth Bharat scheme. Four-Pronged Strategy for a Healthy India: Prevention of illness and …
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GS-3 NATIONAL HYDROGEN ENERGY MISSION The Union Budget for 2021-22 has announced a National Hydrogen Energy Mission (NHM) that will draw up a road map for using hydrogen as an energy source. The initiative has the potential of transforming transportation. NHM initiative will capitalise on one of the most abundant …
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