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Apr 22, 2018
1 🌟 Indian PM’S Historic Visit to Palestine,First Indian Investment in Upstream Oil Sector-3 (Important) [ International Relations/Organizations ]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on a three-nation visit to Palestine, United Arab Emirates, and Oman from 9 – 12 February 2018. Narendra Modi was the first Indian PM to visit Palestine with cooperation agreed on investment, trade, defence, and security. Important points are:
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Apr 20, 2018
1 What is Startup India Learning Program? [ Education, Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
This is in continuation of previous article on Startup India. Startup India Learning Program is a free online Entrepreneurship program by Startup India. Invest India in collaboration with UpGrad developed this program.
Refer: Startup India and Start-Up Hubs
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2 🌟 National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change & Its 8 Missions: Activities Under Climate (Important) [ Environment/Ecology, Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
“The National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC) is a Central Sector Scheme which set up in the year 2015 - 16. Aim of NAFCC is to support concrete adaptation activities to mitigate the effects of climate change.
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3 Sagarmala Pariyojana for Blue Economy: Truck Parking Terminal at Chidambaranar Port [ Economy, Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shipping and Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation commissioned the container gantry cranes at Berth No. 8 (Dakshin Bharat Gateway Terminal) and inaugurated the Information Centre and Truck Parking Terminal a
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Apr 19, 2018
1 Railways to Set Up Metro, Rail Coach Factory in Maharashtra’S Latur [ Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
The Indian Railways has decided to manufacture Metro coaches at a factory in Latur. The coaches manufactured at this plant are expected to be exported to other countries. This project is worth Rs. 600 crore.
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2 How is Chandrayaan-2 Going to Work? Likely in April: India’S Second Mission to the Moon [ Space/ISRO ]
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is planning to launch Chandrayan-2 Mission around April this year. Chandrayaan-2 is the country’s second mission to the moon. The total cost of the Chandrayaan-2 mission will be about Rs. 8 billion. If the mission could not be launche
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3 🌟 What is Nagoya Protocol, Convention on Biological Diversity and CITES? (Important) [ International Relations/Organizations, Environment/Ecology, Agriculture/Agro Industries ]
The Botanical Survey of India (BSI) and UK’s Natural History Museum (NHM) have signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation in field of genetic and taxonomic studies, research, and training, conservation of India, including species and habitat assessments.
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4 DRDO Tests Rustom-2 Drone [ Science/Technology, Defense ]
Rustome-2, also known as TAPAS-BH-201, is a medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) tested at its Aeronautical Test Range (ATR) at Challakere in Karnataka’s Chitradurga district.
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5 Detailed Overview of Startup India Plan-What is a Startup According to Start-Up India? (Important) [ Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
Government of India announced ‘Startup India’ initiative for creating a conducive environment for startups in India. Various Ministries of the Government of India initiated a number of activities under the program.
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Apr 18, 2018
1 Agriculture and Allied Sectors: Kurukshetra April 2018 Summary – (Part 1) [ Kurukshetra ]
Forthcoming Issue: Technology for Rural Development - Agricultural production is only output near-farm & non-farm economic activities, % share of horticulture output in Agriculture has become 30%.
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2 Agriculture and Allied Sectors: Kurukshetra April 2018 Summary – (Part 2) [ Kurukshetra ]
Organic Farming for Sustainable Environment - International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) is an international organization which regulates standards of OF & strengthens organic movement globally in its full diversity by uniting & assisting more than 120 coun
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3 Agriculture and Allied Sectors: Kurukshetra April 2018 Summary – (Part 3) [ Kurukshetra ]
Potential of Sericulture -Sericulture is imp. Industry in Japan, China, India, Italy, France & Spain. Introduction - Employment generation - farm & non-farm activity of this sector creates 60 lakh man days of employment every year mostly in rural sector.
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4 North East: Yojana April 2018 Summary (Part – 1) [ Yojana ]
Forthcoming Issue: Nutrition - North East is about pleasant tourist spot, fabulous handlooms and handicrafts or its friendly people, Due to its Geographical Isolation and perceived difference, the region has, faced backwardness and indifferent development in many sectors.
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5 North East: Yojana April 2018 Summary (Part – 2) [ Yojana ]
Economic Survey: Recommendations - Tariff Rationalization, Classification of new commodities; Tariff rationalization; rationalization of coal tariff; Expansion of freight basket through containerization; New policy guideline for station to station rates; liberalized Automatic Fr
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6 North East: Yojana April 2018 Summary (Part – 3) [ Yojana ]
The Fallacy of Socio-Cultural Isolation - Coined by British civil servant Alexander Mackenzie, the term ‘Northeastern Frontier’ in the contemporary time comprised of 8 Indian states viz. Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura.
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Apr 17, 2018
1 🌟 Ramalingaswami Re-Entry Fellowship Programme and Ramalingaswami’S Research Formed (Important) [ Education, Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
The Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellowship was conceived in the year 2006 - 07 for encouraging scientists (Indian Nationals) working outside the country to return. The Indian national scientists could pursue their research interests in Modern Biology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, an
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2 India Poised for a Leap in Electric Mobility [ Policy/Governance, Environment/Ecology, Speeches ]
Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways predicts that India is poised for a leap in electric mobility. This was unveiled while inaugurating the electric vehicle chargers- slow and fast charging-at an event, ’Charging the Drive’ held at the NITI Aayog premises.
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3 PFRDA Identifies 21 Banks as Makers of Excellence Under Atal Pension Yojana Outreach Programme [ Economy ]
21 banks were identified as Makers of Excellence under Atal Pension Yojna Outreach programme by Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA). Atal Pension Yojna aims to bring the economically disadvantaged section of the society in the unorganized sector within the p
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4 What is India’S Fastest Train? Railways Plans 10,000km of High-Speed Corridors for Faster Journeys [ Govt. Schemes/Projects, Railways ]
Railway Ministry is planning 10, 000 km of new high-speed corridors to allow overnight trains to run at speeds of up to 250kmph. Refer: Railways: Do You Know Mission Raftaar, Safoorti and Zero Accident Missions?
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Apr 15, 2018
1 What are UAPAs and BAPAs? 5 UAPAs and 2 BAPAs Signed by CBDT in January, 2018 [ Policy/Governance, Economy ]
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) entered into five Unilateral Advance Pricing Agreements (UAPA) and two Bilateral Advance Pricing Agreements (BAPA) during January 2018. The total number of Advance-Pricing Agreement (APAs) entered into by the CBDT is now 196.
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2 Overview of Steps Taken to Boost Railway Earnings [ Govt. Schemes/Projects, Railways ]
Historical Overview of Steps Taken to Boost Railway Earnings - Government has taken following innovative measures to facilitate ticketing and boost the earnings: - Introduction of Premium Tatkal Quota with dynamic pricing: Dynamic fare component is increased with the subsequent b
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3 Railway Committee to Review Flexi-Fare System [ Committees/Govt. Bodies, Railways ]
The railway board has initiated the process of reviewing the flexi-fare system in premium trains by comparing the prices with that of other modes of transport. The six-member committee will review the system and submit a report in 30 days.
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4 🌟 What is Importance of Duqm Port to India? Duqm Port in Oman to Check Influence (Important) [ International Relations/Organizations ]
An agreement giving Indian Navy access to the Duqm port in Oman will increase India’s strategic reach westwards and in the Indian Ocean. A dry dock will be available to the Indian Navy at Duqm as well, allowing for maintenance without returning vessels to India-based shipyards.
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Apr 13, 2018
1 Expected Questions on Higher Education 2018 - NET Paper 1 (Part 2) - (Set - 1) [ Education ]
Important terms of EducationLiteracy rateLiteracy rate 2011 (In %) - : In India, a person aged 7 years and above who can both read and write with understanding in any language has been taken as literate. -
- Total: 73.0
- Male: 80.9
- Female: 56.5
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2 Expected Questions on Higher Education 2018 - NET Paper 1 (Part 2) - (Set - 2) [ Education ]
Promoting research and innovation - Progress of nation depends on its sustained growth of education and research in science and technology, To meet the objective, our research should bear international comparison in terms of standards of attainment.
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3 Expected Questions on Higher Education 2018 - NET Paper 1 (Part 2) - (Set - 3) [ Education ]
PRAGATI - Scholarships for Girl Child for Technical education - Aims: At providing encouragement and support to girl child to pursue technical education, Providing a scholarship of Rs. 30000 and tuition fees 2000 month for 10 months until the duration of the course.
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4 Disinvestment of Government Enterprises: Cabinet Approves Sale of Government Stake [ Economy ]
Continuing with disinvestment the Union Cabinet approved the sale of its entire stake of 73.47 % in the 41-year-old Mini Ratna firm Dredging Corporation of India. for around Rs1, 400 - 1, 500. Government plans to raise Rs72, 500 crore through disinvestment in Central Public Secto
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5 Revival of Five Urea Units: Decline in Urea Imports Save US$ 1.08 Million in April-December 2017 [ Economy, Agriculture/Agro Industries ]
Ministry of State for Chemicals & Fertilizers imports urea on Government account to bridge the gap between estimated indigenous production and assessed demand in the country. The import during the year 2017 - 18 (Apr-Dec) was 49.83 Lakh MT as against the import of 49.88 Lakh MT i
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6 What are Adverse Effects of Illegal Mining? Steps to Curb Illegal Mining and Theft in Coal Mines [ Policy/Governance, Environment/Ecology ]
Steps to Curb Illegal Mining of Coal - 1. Dozing off and filling up of rat holes with stone and debris wherever possible. 2. Digging trenches to isolate illegal mining sites. 3. Erecting concrete walls on mouth of abandoned mines
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7 Coal India Limited Launches ‘Grahak Sadak Koyla Vitaran App’ [ Policy/Governance ]
Public sector undertaking Coal India launched ‘Grahak Sadak Koyla Vitaran App’ for benefitting customers being supplied coal by road. The app: Allows users to monitor if the dispatches are made on the principle of ‘First in First Out’.
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Last Updated:Apr 22, 2018