Kalia scheme to be merged with PM-KISAN: State Government

KALIA (Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation) scheme For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: About KALIA (Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation) scheme About Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) yojana News Flash The Odisha government has decided to merge its KALIA (Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation) scheme to provide assistance to farmers with the Centre’s Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) yojana, apparently due to financial constraint. The…

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RBI issues final guidelines “on-tap” licence to small finance banks

“on-tap” licence For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: RBI guidelines and new changes for “on-tap” licence of Small Finance Banks About Small Finance Banks News Flash The Reserve Bank of India released final guidelines and opened the window for applicants to approach the regulator at any point of time for ‘on-tap’ licensing of Small Finance Banks (SFBs). The minimum paid-up voting equity capital or net worth requirement has been set at Rs 200…

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World AIDS Day | December 1, 2019 – UPSC – Diligent IAS

World AIDS Day December 1 is celebrated as World AIDS Day every year, it gives people the opportunity to join the fight against HIV. AIDS, Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome, is a pandemic disease caused due to the infection of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), which causes damage to the immune system. This year the theme for the World Aids Day 2019 is “Ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic: Community by Community” Key Points World AIDS…

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First-ever National Startup Award 2020 by DPIIT – Diligent IAS

National Startup Award 2020 The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is inviting applications for the first-ever National Startup Awards 2020. Applications for this year will be open till December 31 and startups need to DPIIT-recognised to apply. About the National Startup Award The National Startup Awards seek to recognize and reward outstanding startups and ecosystem enablers that are building innovative products or solutions and scalable enterprises, with high potential…

Indian Army successfully tested Spike LR anti-tank guided missile

Spike LR anti-tank guided missile Indian Army successfully test-fired the newly-acquired Spike anti-tank guided missiles. Spike LR, a fourth-generation fire-and-forget anti-tank guided missile, has been designed and developed by Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. Key Highlights Spike LR is a fourth-generation fire-and-forget anti-tank guided missile developed by Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. Spike LR can engage a target with precision at ranges up to four km. India is the 33rd country to…

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Genetic study of clownfish population – Key findings – UPSC/PSC

CLOWNFISH A team of researchers monitored clownfish in the lagoons of Kimbe Bay (a biodiversity hot spot in Papua New Guinea) for more than a decade. Researchers concluded that clownfish cannot be expected to be able to adapt to a rapidly changing environment as it does not have the genetic capacity to do so. Key Points Clownfish are found in various parts of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, including the Great Barrier Reef.…

What is Chagos Islands sovereignty dispute? Diligent IAS

Chagos Islands dispute For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: Issue on Chagos Islands News Flash The UK government has failed to comply with a UN deadline to hand back the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean to Mauritius. The UN had given the UK six months to give up control of the Chagos Islands – but that period has now passed. It is officially part of the British Indian Ocean Territory. …

What is FASTag? what are its advantages and significance?

FASTag For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: All about FASTag. About Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology News Flash From December 15, 2019, FASTag will be mandatory. What is FASTag? FASTag is an electronic toll collection system, operated by the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI). It employs Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology for making toll payments directly from the prepaid or savings account linked to it or directly toll owner. FASTags are…

Union cabinet approves SC/ST reservation in Lok Sabha

Union cabinet approves SC/ST reservation in Lok Sabha For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: About SC/ST Reservation in Lok Sabha and State assemblies News Flash The Union Cabinet approved to extend the reservation for SCs and STs in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies for 10 years, but is learnt to have done away with a similar quota for the Anglo-Indian community. The reservation for these categories in the LS and the assemblies…

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UN body approved International resolution on 5G Network

International resolution on 5G For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: All about 5G network About the International Telecommunication Union About the World Radiocommunication conference News Flash The international resolution on 5G approved by the UN body International Telecommunication Union at its global meet. All the concerns raised by the telecom sector on 5G has been resolved during the meeting. After deliberation with representatives from 193 nations at Sharm El-Sheikh in Egypt, International Telecommunication…

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