Daily Current Affairs for 10th Jan 2022
GS PAPER II NEWS Veer Children’s Day Why in News The Central Government on 26 December 1705 by Sahibzada Zorawar Singh Ji and Sahibzada Fateh Singh Ji, the young sons of the tenth Guru of Sikhs, to protect the dignity and pride of Sikhism, aged only 9 and 6 years. In the memory of making […]
Daily Current Affairs for 08th Jan 2022
GS PAPER II NEWS “Mobile Honey Processing Van” Why in News KVIC launched the country’s first mobile honey processing van at Sirora village in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Key point Mobile Honey Processing Van is a major achievement under KVIC Honey Mission which aims at training beekeepers, distributing bee boxes to farmers and helping educated and […]
Daily Current Affairs for 07th Jan 2022
GS PAPER II NEWS India and Turkmenistan Agreement in the field of Disaster Management Why in News The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has given its approval for the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Turkmenistan on cooperation in the field of Disaster Management. Key point The MoU seeks […]
Daily Current Affairs for 06th Jan 2022
GS PAPER I NEWS Atal Pension Yojana (APY) Why in News In the journey of more than six and a half years since the establishment of Atal Pension Yojana (APY), 3.68 crore people have registered their names in it. Key point The performance in this financial year has been good as more than 65 lakh […]
Daily Current Affairs for 05th Jan 2022
GS PAPER I NEWS Sindhutai Sapkal Why in News Renowned social worker and Padma Shri awardee Sindhutai Sapkal passed away on 04 January 2022. He was 75 years old. She was known as the mother of orphans. Key point Sindhutai Sapkal devoted her whole life to the life of orphans. Sindhutai was the mother of […]
Daily Current Affairs for 04th Jan 2022
GS PAPER I NEWS Rani Velu Nachiyar Why in News Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid tribute to Rani Velu Nachiyar on her birth anniversary. Key point Rani Nachiyar was the queen of the princely state of Sivaganga during the years 1780- 1790. She was the first heroine to fight against the British colonial […]
Daily Current Affairs for 03rd Jan 2022
GS PAPER II NEWS Savitribai Phule Why in News The country’s first female teacher and society Savitribai Phule’s 191st birth anniversary is on 03 January. Who devoted his life only in educating girls and uplifting the society? About Savitribai Phule Savitribai Phule was born in a Dalit family. Savitribai Phule fought for the education of […]
Daily Current Affairs for 31th Dec 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) Why in News Recently a pilot project for the bamboo and cane artists of Nagaland has been launched through digital medium. Key point The project is a part of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) and Vyapat Kaushal Ko Recognition (RPL) scheme. The initiative aims […]
Daily Current Affairs for 01st Jan 2022
GS PAPER II NEWS Sahitya Akademi Award Why in News Sahitya Akademi has announced the prestigious ‘Sahitya Akademi Awards’ for this year. Sahitya Akademi today announced its annual Sahitya Akademi Awards-2021 in 20 languages. Key point Senior author Daya Prakash Sinha for Hindi literature and Namita Gokhale for English have been selected for the Sahitya […]
Daily Current Affairs for 28th Dec 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Inauguration of hydroelectric projects in Himachal Pradesh Why in News Prime Minister inaugurated and laid foundation stones of hydroelectric projects worth over Rs 11,000 crore. Key point Some of the hydroelectric projects are Luhri Phase 1 Hydroelectric Project and Dhaulasiddh Hydro Electric Project. The Prime Minister said that ensuring ‘ease of […]
Daily Current Affairs for 27th Dec 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Good governance day Why in News Good Governance Day is celebrated on 25 December on the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. This day is completely dedicated to former Prime Minister Atal Vihari Vajpayee. Key point This day was first celebrated in the year 2014. He is […]
Daily Current Affairs for 24th Dec 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS We should be cautious and careful while looking at the new variants: PM Why in News The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today chaired a high-level meeting to discuss the status of COVID-19 and Omicron, Concern New Variants (VOCs), public health response measures for prevention and management of COVID-19, health infrastructure […]
Daily Current Affairs for 23th Dec 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Competition Commission of India Why in News The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Competition Commission of India (CCI) and the Competition Commission of Mauritius (CCM) to promote and strengthen cooperation in the field of competition law and […]
Daily Current Affairs for 22th Dec 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Program for Women Empowerment Why in News The Prime Minister visited Prayagraj and participated in an event to empower women, especially at the grassroots level. Key point The Prime Minister transferred an amount of Rs 1,000 crore to the bank accounts of Self Help Groups (SHGs), which would benefit about 16 […]
Daily Current Affairs for 20th Dec 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Ganga Express Way Why in News Recently the Prime Minister has laid the foundation stone of 594 km long Ganga Ganga Expressway in Shahjahanpur to be constructed at a cost of Rs 36,200 crore. Key point This expressway is being described as historic with a view to remove development and economic […]
Daily Current Affairs for 18th Dec 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS India and Vietnam MoU for Scientific and Technical Cooperation in Oceanography and Ecology Why in News The Minister of Natural Resources and Environment of Vietnam, Mr. Tran Hong Ha, along with the Union Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh at Prithvi Bhawan here and discussed ocean and ocean related […]
Daily Current Affairs for 17th Dec 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Basic Literacy Index Why in News Recently, the Baseline Literacy Index was released by Bibek Debroy, Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM). Key point West Bengal tops the list of large states in the list of literacy rate among children below 10 years of age in […]
Daily Current Affairs for 16th Dec 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters between India and Poland Why in News The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters between the Governments of the Republic of India and the Republic of Poland. Key […]
Daily Current Affairs for 15th Dec 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS National Energy Conservation Day Why in News ‘National Energy Conservation Day’ is celebrated all over India on 14th December every year. Key point National Energy Conservation Day is organized by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), which is under the Ministry of Power. It aims to showcase India’s achievements in energy […]
Daily Current Affairs for 13th Dec 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Kashi Vishwanath Dham Corridor Why in News PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor today. Key point The implementation of this scheme through the Department of Charitable Affairs started with the cabinet meeting held on June 19, 2018. In the same meeting, the Shree Kashi Vishisht Area Development Authority Varanasi […]
Daily Current Affairs for 11th Dec 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Beijing Winter Olympics boycott Why in News China has been furious over the diplomatic boycott of four countries including the US on the Beijing Winter Olympics. Key point Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said that his country, like the US, UK and Australia, will boycott the Beijing Winter Olympic Games […]
Daily Current Affairs for 10th Dec 2021
GS PAPER II & III NEWS Rooftop solar plans Why in News In order to generate solar power by installing solar panels on the roofs of your houses, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India is implementing Grid Connected Home Rooftop Solar Plants (Phase-II) Scheme. Key point Under this scheme the Ministry is […]
Daily Current Affairs for 9th Dec 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS ‘Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Rural’ Why in News The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the proposal of the Department of Rural Development to continue the ‘Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G)’ beyond March 2021, under which the remaining 155.75 million houses under the target of 2.95 crore houses. Financial […]
Daily Current Affairs for 8th Dec 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Mission Coking Coal Why in News The recently constituted Inter-Ministerial Committee has submitted its recommendations for formulating a strategy to increase the production of coking coal in India. Key Recommendations Identification of additional coking coal blocks for production by Coal India Ltd (CIL) and private sector and auction of CBM overlap […]
Daily Current Affairs for 7th Dec 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Fish project Why in News Fisheries project has been started in Lamhai Dunki village of Peren district in Nagaland to generate self-employment under the North East Rural Livelihood Project by the Department of Fisheries in collaboration with the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region. The project is being implemented in […]
Daily Current Affairs for 6th Dec 2021
GS PAPER I NEWS Mahaparinirvana Day Why in News Every year on 6th December in India, the death anniversary of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar is celebrated as Mahaparinirvana Divas. Key point Babasaheb Ambedkar died on 6 December 1956 at his Delhi residence. On this day every year, lakhs of people visit the Samadhi of Bhimrao Ambedkar […]
Daily Current Affairs for 4th Dec 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Dam Safety Bill (2019) Why in News Rajya Sabha passed the Dam Safety Bill (2019), paving the way for the implementation of the Dam Safety Act in the country. About the bill This bill was introduced in the Rajya Sabha on 1 December 2021. The Dam Safety Bill (2019) was passed […]
Daily Current Affairs for 2nd Dec 2021
GS PAPER III NEWS S gene Why in News The fear of Omicron, a new variant of the corona virus, is slowly spreading. The speed of its infection is very fast. Experts have warned the government and appealed to speed up genome sequencing. It is suggested to increase the reliance on S-gene PCR testing. This […]
Daily Current Affairs for 1st Dec 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Barbados became a republic country Why in News The Caribbean island of Barbados has now become a republic country. Barbados was declared a republic at midnight on 29 November 2021. Key point With this the reign of Queen Elizabeth-II ended here. A special ceremony was held on this occasion in […]
Daily Current Affairs for 29th & 30th Nov 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Mission Van Dhan Why in News Keeping in line with the Prime Minister’s call for “Atmanirbhar Bharat” aligned to the slogan of “Be Vocal for Local Buy Tribal”, towards realizing the goal of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas” and the Sankalp made in the Sankalp Patra 2019, TRIFED has been implementing […]
Daily Current Affairs for 26th Nov 2021
Constitution Day Why in News Constitution Day of India is celebrated on 26 November. The Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution on 26 November 1949. Key point The Union Ministry of Social Justice notified the Centre’s decision to observe 26 November as Constitution Day in 2015 to promote constitutional values among citizens. This is the day […]
Daily Current Affairs for 25th Nov 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) Why in News The announcement made by the Prime Minister in his address to the nation on June 7, 2021 in the public interest and as part of the economic initiatives in the context of COVID-19, the Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Garib […]
Daily Current Affairs for 24th Nov 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2021 Why in News Pratham, a social organization working in the field of ensuring quality education, has been selected for the ‘Indira Gandhi Peace, Disarmament and Development Award’ for the year 2021. Key point The ‘Indira Gandhi Peace, Disarmament and Development Award’ is given annually by […]
Daily Current Affairs for 23th Nov 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Jhelum and Tawi Flood Restoration Project (JTFRP) Why in News Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman today inaugurated works worth about Rs 130.49 crore related to health, education, urban infrastructure and disaster management. Key point Layed the foundation stone of Union Territory (UT) level Emergency Operation […]
Daily Current Affairs for 22th Nov 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Rural Why in News Recently 5 years of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin were completed. Ministry of Rural Development celebrated Housing Day by organizing various activities with the States/UTs. About the plan Government of India launched the Revised Rural Housing Scheme to achieve the […]
Daily Current Affairs for 20th Nov 2021
GS PAPER I & II NEWS National defense dedication festival Why in News The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, participated in the ‘Rashtra Raksha Samarpan Parv’ in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. Key point The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi dedicated several new initiatives of the Ministry of Defense to the nation at a grand function […]
Daily Current Affairs for 19th Nov 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Remittances to low and middle income countries increased by 7.3%: World Bank Why in News The World Bank has said that remittances to low- and middle-income countries are projected to grow by 7.3%, reaching $589 billion in 2021. The World Bank has further stated that, India is the largest recipient […]
Daily Current Affairs for 18th Nov 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS USOF Scheme Why in News The Cabinet Committee chaired by the Prime Minister has given its approval for the provision of mobile service in villages which are not covered by mobile service in aspirational districts of five states of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra and Odisha. About the project The […]
Daily Current Affairs for 1st Dec 2021
DAILY NEWS ANALYSIS (Source: The Hindu, Indian Express, The Economic Times, PIB, etc.) (17 NOVEMBER 2021) GS PAPER II NEWS Shri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor Why in News The Central Government, led by the Prime Minister, has decided to resume operation of the Shri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor from November 17, 2021, keeping in mind the better […]
Daily Current Affairs for 17th Nov 2021
DAILY NEWS ANALYSIS (Source: The Hindu, Indian Express, The Economic Times, PIB, etc.) (15 NOVEMBER 2021) GS PAPER I NEWS Bhagwan Birsa Munda Museum Why in News Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the country’s first tribal museum through video conferencing. Key point This museum has been built in Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand. Prime Minister […]
Daily Current Affairs for 17th Nov 2021
Daily Current Affairs for 17th Nov 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Shri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor Why in News The Central Government, led by the Prime Minister, has decided to resume operation of the Shri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor from November 17, 2021, keeping in mind the better situation of Kovid-19. Key point This corridor was suspended with effect from March 16, 2020, due […]
Daily Current Affairs for 16th Nov 2021
GS PAPER II NEWS Eklavya Model Residential School Why in News The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has constructed 50 new Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) in 27 districts of 7 states and 1 union territory virtually from Bhopal laid the foundations. Key point Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) is an important scheme launched by […]
Daily Current Affairs for 15th Nov 2021
GS PAPER I NEWS Bhagwan Birsa Munda Museum Why in News Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the country’s first tribal museum through video conferencing. Key point This museum has been built in Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand. Prime Minister Modi had talked about opening a tribal museum a few years ago to save the traditions […]
Daily Current Affairs for 13th Nov 2021
GS PAPER II Drinking water supply scheme Why in News The State Level Plan Approval Committee (SLSSC) of Uttar Pradesh has approved proposals worth Rs 1,882 crore submitted by the state for providing tap water connections in rural areas on November 11, 2021. Key point A population of 39 lakhs in 1,262 villages of […]
Daily Current Affairs for 12th Nov 2021
GS PAPER I National education day Why in News National Education Day is celebrated every year on 11 November. Key point This day is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the first Education […]
Daily Current Affairs for 11th Nov 2021
GS PAPER I Janjatiya Gaurav Divas Why in News The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved to declare 15 November as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas. Key point This day is dedicated to the memory of the brave tribal freedom fighters so that the coming generations can know about their sacrifices towards the […]
Daily Current Affairs for 10th Nov 2021
GS PAPER I & II Creative City of Networks Why in News Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir, has been included in the Creative Cities Network of UNESCO. Key point This list includes 49 cities around the world. In this way, 295 cities […]
Daily Current Affairs for 9th Nov 2021
GS PAPER I Padma Awards Why in News Arun Jaitley, Sushma Swaraj, Kangana Ranaut, Adnan Sami, Rani Rampal, PV. 141 people, including Sindhu, who did excellent work in various fields, were honored for the year 2020. […]
Daily Current Affairs for 2nd & 3rd Nov 2021
GS PAPER II Signing of MoU for Health Systems in Meghalaya Why in News The Government of India and the World Bank have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a $40 million project to improve the quality of health services in Meghalaya. […]