What is SAMARTH scheme?

The SAMARTH (Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles Sector) scheme is a demand-driven and placement-oriented umbrella skilling initiative that aims to provide incentives and create jobs in the organized textile industry and related sectors, covering the entire value chain of ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Mind the Gender Gap Report

The report titled “Mind the Gender Gap” was released recently by the CFA Institute. It is created based on the data from BRSR (Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report) disclosures. The BRSR framework was released in 2021 by SEBI as a ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

What is Indian Bureau of Mines?

The Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) recently celebrated its 75th Foundation Day. It was founded in 1948 as a governmental institution responsible for multiple disciplines like conservation, scientific development of mineral resources, and the protection of the environment in non-coal, ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: March 6, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for March 6, 2023 INDIA Odisha approves 25 industrial projects with investment of ₹5,827 crores. World’s first bamboo crash barrier has been installed on Maharashtra highway. Tamil Nadu inaugurates Keeladi museum, a ..

2023 Hunger Funding Gap Report

A report titled “2023 Hunger Funding Gap Report: What’s Needed to Stop the Global Hunger Crisis” was released recently by Action Against Hunger, a global humanitarian organisation. The organization takes action against the causes and effects of hunger. According to ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

CO2 Emissions in 2022 Report

According to the CO2 Emissions in 2022 Report by the International Energy Agency released on March 2, 2023, global energy-related CO2 emissions increased by less than 1% in 2022. This is despite many countries shifting from natural gas to coal ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

5th Jan Aushadhi Diwas

The 5th Jan Aushadhi Diwas is organized across India based on the theme “Jan Aushadhi – Sasti bhi Acchi bhi”. It was organized from March 1 to 2 this year. It kicked off with the Jan Aushadhi Jan Chetna Abhiyan ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome

POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) is a disorder of the autonomic nervous system characterized by a rapid rise in heart rate after standing up or lying down. It is caused when most of the blood stays in the lower body. ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Who is a Whip?

A whip, in parliamentary language, may refer to a written order to members of a particular party in the House to abide by a certain direction. It may also refer to an official of the party who is authorized to ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – February 19-20, 2023 [Mock Test]

41. With respect to the Collegium system, consider the following statements: It is an extra-constitutional body. Under it, the Chief Justice of India along with four senior-most Supreme Court judges recommend appointments and transfers of judges. The government cannot also ..