Mahila Sashaktikaran Scheme – Ministry of Women & Child Development

Mahila Sashaktikaran Scheme Mahila Shakti Kendra (MSK) Scheme, under the Ministry of Women and Child Development, was approved as a centrally sponsored scheme, to empower rural women through community participation. Under the Scheme, Capacity Building of Women Collectives is envisaged in not more than 50% of the MSK blocks in 115 aspirational districts to address the livelihood needs of the women particularly those in remote/vulnerable areas where women are not in a position…

‘Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council’ banned by central government

Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: About Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council Why is it banned? News Flash Meghalaya-based insurgent group HNLC (Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council) banned by the central government, for its growing activities of violence and other subversive acts. Centre also notified that HNLC’s activities are detrimental to the sovereignty and integrity of India. The central government declared the HNLC, along with all its factions, wings and…

Andhra Pradesh government launches ‘Nadu-Nedu’ programme

‘Nadu-Nedu’ programme ‘Nadu-Nedu’ programme was launched for state run schools in Andhra Pradesh to introduce English medium from classes 1 to 6, which seeks to transform government schools into vibrant and competitive institutions. In the first phase, the ‘Nadu-Nedu’ programme will be implemented in 15,715 schools. It will cover all schools in three years. Aim To transform the government schools with required infrastructure and up- gradation of skills besides setting up English labs.…

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Haryana to set up new Foreign Cooperation Department

“Foreign Cooperation” Department For: Preliminary Topics covered: About the “Foreign Cooperation” Department, its objectives and significances News Flash: The government of Haryana has decided to create a new department namely Department of ‘Foreign Cooperation’ in order to provide focus to various initiatives taken by the state government for the promotion of investment, employment for youth and welfare of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)/ Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) from the state. Key Highlights The…

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Sindhu Sudarshan Exercise by Indian Army in Thar Desert

Sindhu Sudarshan Exercise With 40,000 strike corps (also known as Sudarshan Chakra Corps), the Indian Army is conducting the annually held ‘all arms’ battle, called as Sindu Sudarshan-VII, in Thar desert, Rajasthan. The exercise is aptly named Sindhu Sudarshan, signifying the target of reaching the Sindhu river. The term ‘all-arm’ signifies units of rocket launchers, artillery guns, armoured vehicles, infantry and army air defence acting as one battle group and striking into enemy…

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What is the Kimberely Process Certification Scheme?

Kimberely Process Certification Scheme For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: About Kimberley Process Certification Scheme News Flash The plenary meeting of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) is being hosted by India, the present Kimberley Process (KP) Chair, from 18 to 22 November in New Delhi. The event is hosted by Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The meeting is held annually to make sure that the trade of diamonds is conflict-free. The Kimberley…

World Talent Ranking Report 2019 – IMD Business School

IMD World Talent Ranking Report 2019 For: Preliminary Topics covered: Key Highlights of the World Talent Ranking Report About IMD News Flash India was ranked 59th among 63 countries in the 2019 IMD World Talent Ranking released by International Institute for Management Development. India has slipped 6 places to 59, due to low quality of life and expenditure on education. Assessment The ranking is based on the performance in three main categories:…

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Akash missile: India’s first home-made supersonic missile

AKASH MISSILE For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: About Akash Missile News Flash Akash is India’s first indigenously produced medium-range Surface to Air missile that can engage multiple targets from multiple directions. The all-weather missile can engage targets at a speed 2.5 times more than the speed of sound and can detect and destroy targets flying at low, medium and high altitudes. The Akash missile system has been designed and developed as part of…

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Trace Bribery Risk Matrix 2019 released – Diligent IAS

Trace Bribery Risk Matrix 2019 For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: Major findings of the Bribery Index of 2019 About TRACE News Flash TRACE International, the world’s leading anti-bribery standard-setting organization, has released the 2019 edition of Trace Bribery Risk Matrix (TRACE Matrix). The list by TRACE measures business bribery risk in 200 countries, territories, and autonomous and semi-autonomous regions. Key Findings India has been placed in a better position than neighbouring…

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Cooperative societies will be under the purview of Banking Regulation Act

cooperative credit societies For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: All about Cooperative Credit Society Roll of Reserve Bank of India to Cooperative societies News Flash Numbers of cooperative credit societies will have to seek banking license from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) following amendment in the Banking Regulation Act. Presently, cooperative credit societies are regulated and registered by the Registrar of Co-operative Societies. Their operations do not come under the purview…

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