India-Nepal MoU on Biodiversity Conservation

Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Nepal on Biodiversity Conservation proposed by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Key Points This MoU has been signed to strengthen and enhance coordination ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

Delhi Model Virtual School (DMVS)

Recently, the Delhi government has started the “Delhi Model Virtual School” to provide opportunities to the students of the National Capital Region and beyond. It is an online platform, which will conduct completely online classes, and will help the students ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

ICMR study on snakebites- Highlights

To collect data on mortality, morbidity and socio-economic burden, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is conducting a first of its kind study on snakebite incidence in 14 states representing all geographical regions of the country. This study is ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs

MoU for promotion of ‘One Herb, One Standard’

Recently an MoU has been signed between Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine and Homeopathy (Ministry of AYUSH) and Pharmacopoeia Commission of India (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare) to achieve “One Herb, One Standard”. Key Points The primary objective of ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: September 1, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for September 1, 2022 INDIA – 82 murders a day, 11 kidnappings, abduction every hour across the country in 2021: NCRB (National Crime Records Bureau) report – Filmfare Awards given in Mumbai; ..

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : September 1, 2022

1. Which country holds the G20 Presidency in 2022? [A] India[B] China[C] Indonesia[D] Sri Lanka Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Indonesia] Notes:Environment officials from the Group of 20 nations met at Indonesia’s Bali Island for talks on climate action and ..

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – August 31, 2022 [Mock Test]

1. Consider the following pairs: Sambad Kaumudi – Ram Mohan Roy Mirat-ul-Akhbar – Syed Ahmad Khan Indian Mirror – Devendra Nath Tagore Bengalee – Girish Chandra Ghosh How many pairs given above is/are matched correctly? [A] Only 1 pair[B] Only ..

Mukhyamantri Udyog Khiladi Unnayan Yojana

On the occasion of National Sports Day, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched “Mukhyamantri Udyog Khiladi Unnayan Yojana”. Key Points Under the Mukhyamantri Udyog Khiladi Unnayan Yojana, a total of 3900 budding sportspersons will be given scholarship every year, ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Pharma Sahi Daam 2.0 App

The Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya launched the Pharma Sahi Daam 2.0 App and Integrated Pharmaceutical Database Management System 2.0 during the Silver Jubilee Celebrations of the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA). Pharma Sahi Daam 2.0 ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Haridwar: Best Aspirational District

NITI Aayog has declared Haridwar city of Uttarakhand as the best aspirational district on the basis of five parameters. Haridwar has secured first position in Basic Infrastructure theme. Now an additional allocation of Rs 3 crore will be made to ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs