Whats in News: In a unique and first-of-its-kind initiative, the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt of India, has undertaken to set up India’s first-ever “Night Sky Sanctuary”. A part of Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary at Hanle, Ladakh is all …
About PMEGP Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) is a central sector scheme administered by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises since 2008-09. It is a major credit-linked subsidy programme aimed at assisting first generation entrepreneurs for setting …
Context The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified the Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021 on August 12, 2021. In keeping with the spirit of the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’, the country is taking steps to curb littered …
About IMF The International Monetary Fund was conceived in 1944 at the United Nations Bretton Woods Conference in New Hampshire, United States. The IMF and the World Bank are called Bretton Woods twins. The IMF is a permanent observer at …
Why in News Mikhail Gorbachev, who ended the Cold War without bloodshed but failed to prevent the collapse of the Soviet Union, passed away. About Gorbachev Gorbachev, the last Soviet president, forged arms reduction deals with the United States and …
Why in News: The Indian Navy’s new ensign was unveiled by Prime Minister About the New Flag In a bid to do away with the “colonial past”, the Saint George’s Cross has been removed from the Indian Navy’s new flag. …
Why in News: Convenience and quickness in completing payments via mobile applications also played a key role in accelerating mobile payment. This acceleration brings along with it a vulnerability: an increased threat of cyberattacks on mobile devices. Global cybersecurity firm …
About The ADIP Scheme is in operation since 1981 with the main objective to assist the needy disabled persons in procuring durable, sophisticated and scientifically manufactured, modern, standard aids and appliances that can promote their physical, social and psychological rehabilitation …
About G20 Founded in 1999, the Group of Twenty (G20) is the premier forum for its members’ international economic cooperation and decision-making. The G20 comprises Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, European Union, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, …
SDGs & 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development The Sustainable Development Goals are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and improve the lives and prospects of everyone, everywhere. The 17 Goals were adopted by all UN …