About Aadhaar Aadhaar number is a 12-digit random number issued by the UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) to the residents of India after satisfying the verification process laid down by the Authority. The Aadhaar Act, 2016 defines residency as, …
What’s in News: A gamma ray burst originated in the constellation Sagitta, called GRB221009A about 2.4 billion light years away is being called “the BOAT” – the brightest of all time – and is so powerful it has even affected …
Why in News: The Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) heaviest rocket Launch Vehicle Mark 3 (LVM3 or GSLV Mark 3) has successfully orbited 36 satellites of U.K.-based OneWeb. With this launch, LVM3 has made its entry into the global commercial …
About PMBJP Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) is a campaign launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals to provide quality medicines at affordable prices to the masses. In September 2015, an existing ‘Jan Aushadhi Scheme’ was revamped as ‘Pradhan Mantri …
About PMAY-G The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Gramin (PMAY-G) was launched in 2016 to address the housing gaps existing in the rural areas. It aims to provide a pucca house with basic amenities to all rural families who are homeless or …
Why in News: India successfully test-fired indigenously-developed new generation medium-range ballistic missile Agni Prime About Agni-Prime Agni-P is a new generation advanced variant of the Agni class of missiles. It is a canisterised solid fuelled missile with range capability between …
Why in News: The indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas will be able to integrate BrahMos supersonic cruise missile in the future.. About LCA- Tejas Tejas is India’s first light fighter aircraft designed and manufactured in the country. It’s a …
About Financial Action Task Force (FATF) It is an intergovernmental organization that designs and promotes policies and standards to combat financial crime. Recommendations of the FATF target Money laundering Terrorist financing Other threats to the global financial system The FATF …
What’s in the news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched Rozgar Mela – the recruitment drive for 10 lakh personnel. The recruitments were being made through the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) and the Railway …