Point-Wise Current-Affairs & GS (Includes Important PIB Updates) 2022 with Maps & Data- IAS, SSC Etc

The Pakistani Fishing Boats with 100 Kilograms of Heroin Apprehended by Indian Coast 

The Indian coast guards gave an Intelligence input about a suspicious vessel likely to be engaged in drug trafficking in area off Indo-Pak International Maritime Border Line (IMBL) off the Gujarat Coast on 19 May 2019.

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Tags: International Relations & Organizations, Defense

Pension Coverage to Crores of Farmers 

Cabinet has approved a new Central Sector Scheme to empower farmers across India. The Central Government would spend ₹ 10774.50 crore for a period of 3 years towards its contribution (matching share) for providing social security cover as envisaged under the scheme.

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Tags: Policies & Governance, Economics, Government Schemes/Projects

Monthly Pension Scheme for Retail Traders and Shopkeepers Cleared by the Union Cabinet 

The Union Cabinet has approved ₹ 3000 monthly pension scheme for small retail traders and shopkeepers after age of 60 years. Scheme is based on self-declaration as no documents are required except bank account and Aadhaar Card.

Scheme Fea…

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Tags: Policies & Governance, Government Schemes/Projects

Units of Measurement of Kilogram,Kelvin,Mole and Ampere Redefined 

Representatives from 60 countries voted to redefine the International System of Units (SI) , changing the world՚s definition of the kilogram, the ampere, the kelvin and the mole. The decision was made at the General Conference on Weights and Measures in Versailles, France, which …

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Tags: Science & Technology

Novel Molecule Identified to Control Hyper Inflammation 

A novel small protein has been identified that can effectively control inflammation leading to better treatment outcomes by IIT Kanpur researchers. Inflammation control by molecules that are undergoing clinical trials may not be optimal due to inherent drawbacks.

The work was done…

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Tags: Science & Technology

Yojana July 2019 - Citizen Centric E-Services (Part 2) 

Digital Infrastructure: Core of Governance:-Pan India Network: NICNET, Pan India communication network for exclusive use of Govt. has continuously evolved since 1980s in terms of its geographical expansion, state of art technology, reliability as well as security architecture. To…

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Tags: Based on Yojana

Lokpal- Its Powers, Bills 

The public interest in the Republic Of India is represented by an anti-corruption wing or body of ombudsman better known as The Lokpal. The Lokpal has authority to inquire into allegations of corruptions subjected to the central government and its public functionaries Pinaki Chan…

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Tags: Policies & Governance, Committees & Govt. Bodies

Poll Machinery Function by the Election Commission 

As per Election Commission transfer of Police Officers in Bengal lie with the rights of ECI particularly during poll duty. The Election Commission has got all the authority to exercise disciplinary control over the Election Machinery.

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Tags: Committees & Govt. Bodies

Kumbh Sanitation Plan 

The Kumbh Mela of 2019 succeeded in a big way to send out a message of sanitation to the society. Kumbh Mela is being held in Uttar Pradesh՚s Prayagraj from January 15 to March 4. Nearly lakhs of pilgrims attend this fair over the course of approximately 55 auspicious days to bat…

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Tags: Environment, Government Schemes/Projects

World’S First 3D Printed Heart Unveiled by Israeli Scientists 

In a major breakthrough in the field of Science & Technology Scientists in Israel unveiled a 3D print of a heart with human tissue. Scientists are hopeful that very soon they would be able to produce hearts suitable for transplant into humans along with the patches to regenerate …

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Tags: Science & Technology