About ILO ILO was created in 1919, as part of the Treaty of Versailles that ended World War I. It became the first specialized agency of the UN in 1946. ILO is the only tripartite U.N. agency which brings together …
Context Recently, the government diluted the “offset” policy in defence procurement, reportedly in response to a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India’s report. Many experts contend that the move is a setback for augmenting domestic capabilities or for realising …
How is citizenship acquired in India? In India, citizenship is regulated by the Citizenship Act, 1955. The Act specifies that citizenship may be acquired in India through five methods – by birth in India, by descent, through registration, by naturalisation …
What’s in the news? The Feluda test, a coronavirus detection test developed by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to be commercially soon. Why are Feluda Tests better? The test, which still requires a nasal swab to be …
Why are there caps on election expenditure? Limits on campaign expenditure are meant to provide a level-playing field for everyone contesting elections. It ensures that a candidate can’t win only because she is rich. The 255th Report of the Law …
About global hunger index The Global Hunger Index is an annual score ranking countries of the world on hunger levels. It is prepared by NGO Welthungerhilfe and Concern Worldwide. It is based on 4 indicators: Undernourishment- Share of the population …
About the scheme The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), was launched in 2000 as 100 % centrally sponsored scheme to provide connectivity to unconnected habitations of designated population size (500+ in plain areas and 250+ in North-East, hill, tribal …
What is an asteroid? Asteroids are small, rocky objects that orbit the Sun. Although asteroids orbit the Sun like planets, they are much smaller than planets. They are also called minor planets. There are 3 types of Asteroids: First are …
About the programme The Anemia Mukt Bharat is an initiative of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and UNICEF to reduce the prevalence of Anemia all over India. It follows a 6X6X6 strategy (six target beneficiary groups, through six …
About Co-operative banks Co-operative banks are financial entities established on a co-operative basis and belonging to their members. This means that the customers of a co-operative bank are also its owners. These banks provide a wide range of regular banking …