28, March 2019

Educational institutions to work towards becoming centres of Excellence (Vice President’s Secretariat) WHAT The Vice-President of India has called upon all educational institutions to work towards becoming centers of excellence providing quality, affordable, meaningful education to students. Upgrading the quality of higher education institutions is essential. Build world class infrastructure to train students to compete in global job market. Attach more importance Knowledge and Skill while designing curriculum for students to train them to…

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27, March 2019

Mission Shakti (Prime Minister’s Office) WHAT Mission Shakti is India’s anti-satellite (A-SAT) weapon programme. Mission Shakti has made India the fourth nation in the world with the capabilities to successfully target satellites through an Anti-Satellite Missile. The US, Russia, and China already have the A-SAT technology. It is a joint programme of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). INDIA’s SPACE ASSETS Mission Shakti is to…

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26, March 2019

NITI Aayog organises FinTech Conclave 2019 (NITI aayog) WHAT NITI Aayog organized a day-long FinTech Conclave 2019 on financial technologies. Over 300 stakeholders from across the Government, Banking and Startup investors chart future of financial technologies. The Indian fintech ecosystem is the third largest in the globe, attracting nearly $6 billion in investments since 2014. OBJECTIVE To shape India’s continued ascendancy in fintech. To build the narrative for future strategy and policy efforts. To…

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25, March 2019

Chinook Helicopters (Ministry of Defence) WHAT The Indian Air Force formally inducted the CH 47 F(I)- Chinook heavy lift helicopters into its inventory at Air Force Station Chandigarh. Maximum carrying capacity of 45 troops and 11 tonnes payload. FUNCTIONS Chinook will be used to move troops, artillery, ammunition, barrier materials, supplies and equipment on the bettlefield. Apart from military operations, they can also be used for medical evacuation, disaster relief, search and recovery,…

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23, March 2019

World Tuberculosis Day (President’s Secretariat) WHAT World Tuberculosis Day, which is observed every year on March 24. 24th March, to commemorate the anniversary of Dr. Robert Koch’s discovery of the Tuberculosis (TB) bacteria in 1882. THEME The theme of World Tuberculosis Day this year is “It’s Time”. INDIA’S COMMITMENT India has renewed its commitments and intentions to end TB by 2025, five years ahead of the global targets. THE LANCET GLOBAL HEALTH…

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22, March 2019

Indian Statistical Institute Report on VVPAT (Election Commission) WHAT Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) presented its Report on the sample size of Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slip counting to Election Commission of India. The Commission had engaged the Indian Statistical Institute to systematically analyse and examine the issue of VVPAT Slip verification with electronic count of the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). ISI ISI is one of the most prominent and reputed national…

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21, March 2019

Fifteenth Finance Commission (Finance Commission) WHAT Fifteenth Finance Commission holds meeting on issues of Environment, Forest and Climate change. The Commission headed by its Chairman, Shri N. K. Singh. The recommendations for climate change under the NDC Goal 5 were also discussed in the meeting. Commission may measure states performance for incentives on two parameters: (i) Achievements in implementation of flagship schemes of Government of India, disaster resilient infrastructure, sustainable development goals, and quality…

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20, March 2019

Voluntary Code of Ethics for the 2019 General Election (Election Commission) WHAT The Social Media Platforms and Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), today presented a “Voluntary Code of Ethics for the General Election 2019” to Chief Election Commissioner. CODE OF ETHICS The ‘Code of Ethics” has been developed to ensure free, fair & ethical usage of Social Media Platforms to maintain the integrity of the electoral process for the General Elections…

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19, March 2019

MoU: IBBI and SEBI (Ministry of corporate affairs) WHAT The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The MoU provides for: (a) sharing of information between the two parties, subject to the limitations imposed by the applicable laws; (b) sharing of resources available with each other to the extent feasible and legally permissible; (c) periodic meetings to discuss…

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18, March 2019

Theatre Level Readiness and Operational Exercise (TROPEX) (Ministry of Defence) WHAT Commanders-in-Chief of all the three naval Commands, along with senior operational commanders and representatives from Indian Army, Air Force and Indian Coast Guard attended and participated in the discussions held at the Naval Base, Kochi. TROPEX 2019 It is large-scale coastal defence exercise to test robustness of entire coastal security apparatus. (January to March 2019). It is yearly exercise that takes place…

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