The Indian Army is planning to raise a “Mahila Provost Unit”

Mahila Provost Unit What The Indian Army is planning to raise a “Mahila Provost Unit” simultaneously in the Territorial Army for the first time. The unit consists of two officers, three junior commissioned officers, and nearly 40 soldiers. Recruitment of women as soldiers in the Corps of Military Police (CMP) is a path-breaking step. Background Indian Army has only inducted women as officers and kept them “firmly away” from serving on board warships and…

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Indian Haj Information System (Haj App)

Indian Haj Information System (Haj App) Indian Haj mission in Saudi Arabia has adopted digital technology to reach out to a large number of pilgrims as part of the Government of India’s initiative of Digital India. Haj App Indian Haj Information System (Haj App) has been developed to receive grievance from Hajis and feedback to improve the service. Currently, it receives feedback in English, Hindi and Urdu language. App also connects with the…

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Country’s First Overseas Sovereign Bond issued by September

COUNTRY’S FIRST OVERSEAS SOVEREIGN BOND ISSUED BY SEPTEMBER For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: About the bond, Significance News Flash The Reserve Bank of India with the government of India will finalise plans for the country’s first overseas sovereign bond. The bond may be issued by September when the Centre’s second quarter borrowing programme is finalised. India would command rates comparable with major countries despite its credit rating being lower than several emerging…

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Earth Alliance – Non Profit Environmental Organization

EARTH ALLIANCE – NONPROFIT ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATION For: Mains Topics covered: About Earth alliance, Significance and Objectives News Flash Leonardo DiCaprio and philanthropists Laurene Powell Jobs and Brian Sheth are joining investor lists. They help to create a new nonprofit environmental organization. The organization is charged with tackling climate change and the loss of biodiversity. Objective The new organization, Earth Alliance, “will work globally to protect: Ecosystems and wildlife Ensure climate justice Support…

Pink City – Jaipur in UNESCO World Heritage Site

Jaipur in UNESCO World Heritage Site In a remarkable achievement, India gets its 38th UNESCO World Heritage Site as Pink City Jaipur. India has 38 world heritage sites, that include 30 Cultural properties, 7 Natural properties and 1 mixed site. Other Info: The ancient Mesopotamian city of Babylon has been declared a Unesco World Heritage Site. Iraq has been lobbying since 1983 for the 4,000-year-old site to be added to the UN’s prestigious…

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Longest Electrified Railway Tunnel – South Central Zone

Longest Electrified Railway Tunnel The South Central Zone of Indian Railways has commissioned the longest electrified railway tunnel in the country. The construction of the 6.6km-long tunnel took 43 months to complete. The electrified railway tunnel is situated between Cherlopalli and Rapuru stations as part of the Obulavaripalli-Venkatachalam railway line. The tunnel is expected to facilitate freight movement in the region. It will reduce the distance between Krishnapatnam Port and hinterland areas by nearly…

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One Nation One Grid Concept – Highlights and Importance

‘One Nation One Grid’ concept Finance Minister has outlined a “One Nation, One Grid” initiative to bring affordable power to all states. Objective All willing rural households will have cooking gas and electricity connection by 2022 by the 75th year of India’s independence. National Grid The National Grid is the high-voltage electricity network in mainland India, connecting power stations and major substations and ensuring that electricity generated anywhere in mainland India can be…

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US drags India to WTO over increase Custom Duties

US DRAGS INDIA TO WTO OVER INCREASE CUSTOM DUTIES For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: Why US drags India to WTO, GATT, What is the issue? News Flash The US dragged India to the WTO by filing a complaint against India’s move to increase customs duties on 28 American goods. The US has alleged that the duties imposed by India appear to be inconsistent with two norms of GATT. US has stated that…

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Key Highlights of Union Budget 2019-2020

UNION BUDGET 2019-20 The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman made her maiden Budget Speech and presented the Union Budget 2019-20 before the Parliament. The key highlights of Union Budget 2019 are as follows: 10-point Vision for the decade Building Team India with Jan Bhagidari: Minimum Government Maximum Governance. Achieving green Mother Earth and Blue Skies through a pollution-free India. Making Digital India reaches every sector of the economy. Launching…

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Agricultural Marketing and Farmer Friendly Reforms Index

AGRICULTURAL MARKETING AND FARMER FRIENDLY REFORMS INDEX For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: About Index, Highlights, Significance, and its background News Flash NITI Aayog launched “Agricultural Marketing and Farmer Friendly Reforms Index (AMFFRI). The index ranks states based on the degree of reforms they have undertaken in agricultural marketing. Maharashtra achieved the first rank. The State has implemented most of the marketing reforms, also it offers the best environment for doing agri-business among…

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