Country/State Ranking/Indices: Point-Wise Current-Affairs/GS Articles 2023 (Including PIB)- Download PDF

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Jan 9, 2024

🌟 Mission Amrit Sarovar (August) 

Recently, the Ministry of Rural Development has provided insights into the advancements made in the implementation of Mission Amrit Sarovar, an initiative aimed at enhancing water security across various regions.

Mission Amrit Sarovar is an initiative launched on April 24,2022, as…

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Government Schemes/ProjectsCountry & State Rankings & Indices

Nov 25, 2023

🌟 Henley Passport Index (July 2023) 

In the latest Henley Passport Index 2023, Indian passport has climbed seven places to secure the 80th rank, up from 87th in 2022, giving its holders visa free access to 57 countries. The Henley Passport Index is a ranking system that assesses all the world՚s passports based on th…

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International Relations & OrganizationsCountry & State Rankings & Indices

Nov 19, 2023

🌟 Multidimensional Poverty Index 2023 (July) 

Recently, the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) 2023 has been released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) .

Key Highlights of the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) 2023

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International Relations & OrganizationsHealthCountry & State Rankings & Indices

Oct 8, 2023

🌟 Prepaid Payment Instrument, NIRF Ranking 2023 (June 2023) 

PPIs are financial instruments facilitating transactions for goods, services, and remittances, with money stored within them. They exist as cards or wallets, and two types are available: Small PPIs and full-KYC PPIs. Small PPIs can be further classified based on cash loading faci…

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EconomicsCountry & State Rankings & Indices

Jun 20, 2023

🌟 Vostro Accounts (February) 

20 Russian banks have opened Special Rupee Vostro Accounts (SRVA) with partner banks in India for the settlement of payments in rupee for trade between India and Russia. Also, all major domestic banks have listed their nodal officers to sort out issues faced by exporters under th…

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International Relations & OrganizationsCountry & State Rankings & Indices

Jun 24, 2022

🌟 Indias Overall Ranking on IP Protection 

India՚s total IP score has increased to 38.6% from 38.4% according to an annual report published by the prominent US Chamber of Commerce՚s Global Innovation Policy Centre. Out of 55 countries in the Intellectual Property Index, India ranks at 43. The overall score of the country …

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Oct 30, 2021

🌟 Aerial Seeding in Haryana 

With an aim to improve the green cover in the Aravalli area of the state, the Haryana government has employed aerial seeding techniques. This project is being carried out on a pilot basis for regenerating the low vegetation density along the inaccessible or difficult sites of Ara…

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🌟 Agasthyavanam Biological Park 

Forest produce collected by the tribespeople of the Agasthyavanam Biological Park (ABP) along with its surrounding forest ranges is being procured by the Forest Department. This was sold to the commercial establishments to deal with the lockdown situation caused by the Covid-19 p…

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Oct 29, 2021

🌟 Indias Draft Arctic Policy 

A new Arctic Policy has been drafted by India with an objective to expand scientific research, sustainable tourism and exploration of mineral oil and gas along the Arctic region. A Goa based National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research has been designated as the nodal body to lea…

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