Point-Wise Current-Affairs & GS (Includes Important PIB Updates) 2020 with Maps & Data- IAS, SSC Etc

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Apr 8, 2019
1 Seven Books Published by Publications Division Released in World Book Fair, New Delhi [ Education, Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
Publications Division, Ministry of I&B is Participating in the New Delhi World Book Fair Being Organized at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from fifth to thirteenth January, 2019. Seven Books Brought Out by the Division Were Released During the World Book Fair by Secretary, Ministry of
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2 Women Science Congress Inaugurated - Indian Science Congress, 2019 [ Education, Science/Technology, Women/Minority Empowerment ]
Minister of Textiles & Industry inaugurated the Women’s Science Congress as a part of the on-going Indian Science Congress, 2019 at Lovely Professional University in Jalandhar. While inaugurating the Congress, the Minister said that science is gender-neutral.
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3 🌟 24 Fake Universities: UGC Tells State Govts to Take Appropriate Actions [ Education ]
The University Grants Commission has directed chief secretaries and other respected officers of the states to take appropriate actions against the fake universities that are still running in the states. Specifically UGC issues public notice against the unrecognized status of Indi
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4 Expected Questions on Environment & Latest Developments 2019 – IAS/NET (Part-1) - (Set 1) [ Environment/Ecology ]
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5 Expected Questions on Environment & Latest Developments 2019 - IAS/(Part-1) (Set-2) [ Environment/Ecology ]
Please find below the most important expected topics for the upcoming UPSC Prelims exam 2019. Subscribe@Examrace YouTube Channel to get the complete series of expected questions. For practice and solutions visit -. doorsteptutor. com YYou can download the pdf by clicking the opti
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Apr 6, 2019
1 Actions Taken by MWCD on Functioning/ Implementation of PMMVY-CAS [ Govt. Schemes/Projects, Computers & ICT ]
The mapping of field functionaries on Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana-Common Application Software (PMMVY-CAS) using Local Government Directory (LGD) Code allows implementing the scheme independent of the implementing Department in States/UTs.
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2 PM Witnesses Collective E-Grih Pravesh, Lays Foundation Stone for Development Projects in Palamu, [ Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
The Prime Minister, visited Palamu, Jharkhand. He witnessed the e-Grih Pravesh of 25,000 beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana. North Koel (Mandal Dam) project, Kanhar Sone pipeline irrigation scheme.
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3 27th Edition of the New Delhi World Book Fair Inaugurated [ Education, Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
Union Minister for Human Resource Development Inaugurated the 27^th Edition of The New Delhi World Book Fair 2019 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The theme of the book fair ‘Books for Readers with Special Needs’
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4 Government Hikes Stipend to SRF, JRF Research Scholars by 20% Up to Rs 35,000 Per Month [ Education ]
The research assistants pursuing postdoctoral degrees with over three years of research experience will get a stipend of up to Rs. 54,000 per month. The government has revised the fellowship amount for junior research fellows (JRF) by over 20 per cent to Rs. 31,000 from the exist
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Apr 5, 2019
1 🌟 Implementation of Rashtriya Gokul Mission [ Agriculture/Agro Industries, Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries has been implementing Rashtriya Gokul Mission with the aim of development and conservation of indigenous bovine breeds. The “Rashtriya Gokul Mission” has been launched by the Government for
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2 🌟 Menstrual Hygiene for Adolescent Girls Schemes [ Health, Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
To address the need of menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls residing primarily in rural areas, Government of India is supporting the Menstrual Hygiene Scheme, under which, funds are provided to States/UTs through National Health Mission for decentralized procurement of sanita
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3 Swachh Survekshan 2019 Launched Across 4,237 Urban Local Bodies [ Health, Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
The Minister of State (I/C), Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has officially kicked off the Swachh Survekshan 2019, the fourth edition of the annual cleanliness survey of Urban India. This year, the survey will be conducted across 4,237 towns and cities between January 4 - 2
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4 The Minister Emphasizes on Timely Delivery and Vigorous Monitoring of Railway Projects [ Railways ]
Minister of Railways & Coal, held a high level review meeting with the entire Railway Board, all General Manager of Zonal Railways & Divisional Railway Managers of all the 68 Railway divisions (DRMs were linked through Video Conferencing) at Rail Bhawan.
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5 Revision of Flexi Fare Scheme of Indian Railways [ Railways ]
The railways scrapped flexi-fares in 15 premium trains in which the occupancy is less than 50 per cent throughout the year, while the scheme will be discontinued in 32 other trains during lean periods — February, March and August — when occupancy dips to 50 - 75 per cent.
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Apr 4, 2019
1 🌟 Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog for Conservation Protection and Development of Cows and Their Progeny [ Agriculture/Agro Industries, Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
The Union Cabinet approved establishment of Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog for Conservation protection and development of cows and their progeny. It will result in increased growth of livestock sector which is more inclusive, benefitting women, and small and marginal farmers.
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2 Cabinet Approves Official Amendments to the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill, 2018 [ Economy, Bills ]
The Union Cabinet, approved Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill, 2018, pursuant to the recommendations of the Standing Committee on Finance (SCF). The official amendments will further strengthen the Bill in its objective to effectively tackle the menace of illicit deposit
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3 🌟 Cabinet Approves Unified Authority for Regulating Financial Services in IFSCs [ Economy, Bills ]
Union Cabinet approved establishment of a unified authority for regulating all financial services in International Financial Services Centers (IFSCs) in India through International Financial Services Centers Authority Bill, 2019.
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4 220 kV Srinagar- Alusteng - Drass- Kargil – Leh Transmission Line Dedicated to the Nation- Ladakh [ Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
The Prime Minister, dedicated the 220 kV Srinagar- Alusteng - Drass- Kargil – Leh Transmission System to the Nation, a step that would ensure quality power supply to Ladakh round the year. This would give huge boost to the tourism sector and enhance socio-economic development of
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5 Online Lending Portal for MSMEs [ Economy, Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
An online lending portal www.psbloansin59minutes.com with majority ownership of 6 Public Sector Banks (PSBs) / Financial Institutions (FIs) along with their associated companies, has been launched which facilitates in principle approval for loans to Micro Small and Medium Enterpr
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6 Partners Forum 2018 Hosted by Govt. of India [ Health, Women/Minority Empowerment ]
The Partners Forum 2018 was hosted by the Government of India from 12^th to 13^th December 2018 at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. The theme of the Partners Forum 2018 was “Power of Partnership” to bring different constituencies together for cross-sectoral action for women’s, children’
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Apr 3, 2019
1 Kurukshetra March 2019: Perspectives in Rural Development (Part-1) [ Kurukshetra ]
Key Topics Included In This Article: Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN), Pradhan Mantri Shram-Yogi Maandhan, Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog, National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP), Ayushman Bharat.
- Scheme for Adolescent Girls (SAG)
- Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yo
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2 Kurukshetra February 2019: Boosting Agricultural Growth (Part-1) [ Kurukshetra ]
Key Topics Included In This Article: PM-AASHA – Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, e-NAM, Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana, Kisan Credit Card Scheme, FARMER first Scheme, Micro Irrigation and Type, APMC Act, Agri-Business, Student R
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3 Kurukshetra February 2019: Boosting Agricultural Growth (Part-2) [ Kurukshetra ]
Micro-Irrigation for Agricultural Growth: According to National Water Policy (2012) by Ministry of Water Resources, GoI, water saving in irrigation is given vital importance to achieve water use efficiency. Micro Irrigation is innovative water saving technology in which water is
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4 Kurukshetra March 2019: Perspectives in Rural Development (Part-2) [ Kurukshetra ]
Maternal Nutrition in India – Policies & Programmes: Maternal under nutrition is significant risk factor for stunting & underweight among children. Inadequate nutrient intake, early & multiple pregnancies, poverty & gender inequality all contribute to poor maternal nutrition.
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5 Yojana February 2019: Infrastructure (Part-1) [ Yojana ]
Key Topics Included In This Article: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), Challenges to Urban India, Smart Cities Mission Strategy, Jal Marg Vikas Project, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Rurban Mission (SPMRM).
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6 Yojana February 2019: Infrastructure (Part-2) [ Yojana ]
Bharatmala Pariyojana: Biggest Revolution in Indian Highways: Widen NHs was made in 1998 during Atal Bihari Vajpayee Govt. by launching National Highways Development Program (NHDP), which had two major components of 5,846 km of Golden Quadrilateral (GQ) connecting four metro cit
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Apr 2, 2019
1 🌟 Schemes Taken by Government for Conservation and Promotion of Medicinal Plants [ Health, Environment/Ecology, Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
As per information of the Botanical Survey of India (BSI), an organization under Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change estimated more than 8,000 species of medicinal plants are found in India.
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2 🌟 Safe City Project [ Govt. Schemes/Projects, Women/Minority Empowerment ]
The central government has approved a ‘Safe City Project’ for Lucknow at a total cost of Rs. 194.44 crore under the Nirbhaya Fund Scheme with an aim to strengthen security of women in public places.
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3 Shehri Samridhi Utsav Launched [ Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
The Union Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) in February 2019 launched the Shehri Samridhi Utsav, an initiative that aims to extend the outreach of Deen dayal Antyodaya Mission – National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM) to the most vulnerable.
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4 Schemes Under National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation [ Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
National Minority Development Finance Corporation (NMDFC) implementing schemes for the socio-economic development of the ‘backward sections’ amongst the notified minorities through the State Channelizing Agencies (SCAs) nominated by the respective State Governments/UT Administrat
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Last Updated:Apr 8, 2019