Daily Current Affairs for 31st August 2021
GS PAPER I Jallianwala Bagh Memorial revamp Why in News Recently, the Prime Minister inaugurated the renovated complex of the Jallianwala Bagh memorial in Amritsar, Punjab. Key features of renovated Jallianwala Bagh memorial Four museum galleries have been created through adaptive reuse of redundant and underutilised buildings. The galleries display the historical value of events […]
Daily Current Affairs for 30th August 2021
GS PAPER II POSHAN Maah Why in News India is going to celebrate the POSHAN Maah throughout September 2021 under the Ministry of Women and Child Development. POSHAN Maah The Prime Minister’s Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nutrition (POSHAN) Abhiyaan, also known as National Nutrition Mission, was launched by Prime Minister in March 2018. It was […]
Daily Current Affairs for 27th August 2021
GS PAPER II Malabar Exercise of Quad nations Why in News The navies of India, United States, Japan and Australia kicked off the 25th edition of the Malabar naval drills off the coast of the Pacific island Guam. Malabar Exercise Malabar, which began as a bilateral exercise, is now one of the cornerstones of military […]
Daily Current Affairs for 26th August 2021
GS PAPER II SUJALAM – 100-days campaign Why in News The Ministry of Jal Shakti recently launched the ‘SUJALAM, a 100-days campaign’ as part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations. SUJALAM – 100-days campaign The SUJALAM Campaign has started from 25th August, 2021 and will continue to run for the next 100 days. It […]
Daily Current Affairs for 25th August 2021
GS PAPER II Water plus Certified City Why in News Recently, the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs awarded three cities from Andhra Pradesh with ‘Water Plus’ certification under the Swachh Bharat Mission and Swachh Survekshan assessment. Key Points Andhra Pradesh becomes first state with three ‘Water Plus’ certified cities under the Swachh Bharat […]
Daily Current Affairs for 24th August 2021
GS PAPER II Yuktdhara: Geospatial planning portal Why in News Recently, the Ministry of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj launched a new geospatial planning portal, ‘Yuktdhara’. Yuktdhara The name given to the portal is very apt as the word ‘Yukt’ is derived from ‘Yojanam’ (planning) and ‘Dhara’ indicates flow. The portal ‘Yuktdhara’ will help in […]
Daily Current Affairs for 23rd August 2021
GS PAPER I Malabar Rebellion Why in News Malabar Rebellion leaders Variamkunnath Kunhamed Haji, Ali Musaliar and 387 other ‘Moplah martyrs’ will be removed from the Dictionary of Martyrs of India’s Freedom Struggle. Key Points A three-member panel, which reviewed the entries in the 5th volume of the dictionary brought out by the Indian Council […]
Daily Current Affairs for 20th August 2021
GS PAPER II Anti-conversion law Why in News The Gujarat high court stayed the operation of key sections of the ‘Gujarat Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Act, 2021’, citing its weeping premise that suggested that all interfaith marriages were illegal. Key Points The court said the law cannot be enforced until there is clear evidence of […]
Daily Current Affairs for 19th August 2021
GS PAPER III National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) Why in News To encourage palm oil production in India, the Centre has approved a mission named ‘National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm’. National Edible Oil Mission-Oil Palm (NEMO-OP) The National Edible Oil Mission-Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) aim for self-reliance in edible […]
Daily Current Affairs for 18th August 2021
GS PAPER III National Gene Bank Why in News Recently, the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Famers Welfare on 16th August, 2021, inaugurated the world’s second-largest refurbished state-of-the-art National Gene Bank at the National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, Pusa in New Delhi. Key Points According to the Union Ministry, the farmers in India are […]
Daily Current Affairs for 16th August 2021
GS PAPER II TAPAS (Training for Augmenting Productivity and Services) Why in News The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has launched an online portal ‘Training for Augmenting Productivity and Services’, or TAPAS. Key Points Objective of TAPAS is to offer massive open online courses (MOOC). TAPAS have been developed by the National Institute of […]
Daily Current Affairs for 13th August 2021
GS PAPER I Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav Why in News The Union Ministry for Health and Family Welfare launched the first phase of the awareness campaign for HIV, TB and Blood Donation on the occasion of International Youth Day as a part of ‘Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav’. Key Points It organized virtually by the Ministry […]
Daily Current Affairs for 12th August 2021
GS PAPER II National Edible Oil Mission-Oil Palm (NEMO-OP) Why in News Recently, Prime Minister of India launched ‘National Edible Oil Mission-Oil Palm (NEMO-OP)’ with the objective to become self-reliant country in edible oils. National Edible Oil Mission-Oil Palm (NEMO-OP) The National Edible Oil Mission-Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) aim for self-reliance in edible oil involves investment […]
Daily Current Affairs for 11th August 2021
GS PAPER I Kakori Conspiracy as Kakori Train Action Why in News Recently, Uttar Pradesh government has renamed the landmark freedom movement event “Kakori Train Conspiracy” as “Kakori Train Action”. Reason behind replacing name This incident was renamed in a tribute to the revolutionaries who were hanged for robbing a train at Kakori to buy […]
Daily Current Affairs for 10th August 2021
GS PAPER II United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Why in News For the first time, India has been chaired the ongoing debate over the maritime security at United Nation Security Council. Key Point The debate, titled, ‘Enhancing Maritime Security: A Case for International Cooperation’, had heads of state or government in attendance, including Russian President, […]
Daily Current Affairs for 9th August 2021
GS PAPER II PM-DAKSH Why in News Recently union ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launched ‘Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi’ (PM-DAKSH) Portal and Mobile App. Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH) The ‘Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi (PM-DAKSH) Yojana’ is being implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice […]
Daily Current Affairs for 7th August 2021
GS PAPER I Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award Why in news The most honour award in sports, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, has now been renamed as ‘Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award’. Major Dhyan Chand Major Dhyan Chand was the first champion of hockey, considered a wizard or magician of the game. He […]
Daily Current Affairs for 6th August 2021
GS PAPER II Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2021 Why in News Recently, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs introduced ‘Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill, 2021’ in Lok Sabha. Key Points The Bill amends the ‘Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950’. The Constitution empowers the President to specify the Scheduled Tribes (STs) in various states […]
Daily Current Affairs for 5th August 2021
GS PAPER II Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Bill, 2021 Why in News The Lok Sabha passes the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Bill, 2021. Key Points The body has a fulltime chairperson and a range of members, representatives from several Ministries and […]
Daily Current Affairs for 4th August 2021
GS PAPER II Essential Defence Services Bill, 2021 Why in News The Lok Sabha recently passed the ‘Essential Defence Services Bill, 2021’. Essential Defence Services Bill, 2021 The Essential Defence Services Bill, 2021 seeks to replace the ordinance promulgated in June 2021 and allows the Central government to prohibit strikes, lock-outs, and lay-offs in units […]
Daily Current Affairs for 3rd August 2021
GS PAPER II Gilgit-Baltistan Why in News According to a report of Pakistan, Law and Justice Ministry of Pakistan has finalised draft legislation to incorporate Gilgit-Baltistan as a province of the country. Key Points India is yet to respond on the decision taken by the Pakistan. India asserted that Gilgit-Baltistan is an integral part of […]
Daily Current Affairs for 2nd August 2021
DAILY NEWS ANALYSIS (2nd August 2021) (Source: The Hindu, Indian Express, The Economic Times, PIB, etc GS PAPER II United Nation Security Council Why in News On 1st August, 2021, India got the presidency of United Nation Security Council for the month of August. Key Points India is now set to organise key events in […]
Daily Current Affairs for 21st August 2021
GS PAPER I Child Marriage Prosecutions in India Why in News According to the new study, legal proceedings against child marriages are commonly undertaken against elopements whereas forced child marriages often go unpunished. Key Points The report, “Child Marriage Prosecutions in India”, brought out by Partners for Law in Development (PLD), analysed 83 high court […]