About the schemes To recast the urban landscape of the country, to make urban areas more livable and inclusive besides driving the economic growth, the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs has launched two centrally sponsored schemes namely the Smart …
About: The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) is a flagship scheme for focused and sustainable development of fisheries sector in the country with an estimated investment of Rs. 20,050 crores for its implementation during a period of 5 years …
Moplah Rebellion The Mappilas were the Muslim tenants inhibiting the Malabar region where most of the landlords were Hindus. Mappilas or Moplahs rose in revolt against their landlords in 1921. Their grievances centred around lack of security of tenure, high …
Background The United Nations General Assembly adopted the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (Also known as the “Singapore Convention on Mediation”) in 2018. The Convention provides a uniform and efficient framework for the enforcement of …
The National Nutrition week was held between September 1st to September 7th under the program called Poshan Abhiyan. The theme for National Nutrition Week 2020 is ‘Eat Right, Bite by Bite’. The September month is recognised as Poshan Maah or …
What’s in the news? After the latest meeting in Moscow, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi said they agreed on a five-point course of action to disengage and reduce tensions along the Line of Actual …
About ICC The International Criminal Court (ICC) is a permanent judicial body established by the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (1998). It is an independent judicial body distinct from the UN. ICC investigates and tries individuals charged with …
Small Move, Big Change Caroline L. Arnold All of us have found ourselves, at one point or another, resolved to make changes in our lifestyles for a better life. Whether it be losing weight or never drinking again, it has …
What’s in the news? Kesavananda Bharati Swamiji of Edneer Mutt passed away at 80. About Keshavananda Bharati: The seer, known as Srimad Jagadguru Sri Sri Sankaracharya Thotakacharya Kesavananda Bharati Sripadaganlavaru, headed the Edneer Mutt since 1961. A proponent of the …