Miscellaneous UNDP releases Gender Social Norms Index United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) released the Gender Social Norms Index. The index measures the social beliefs that obstruct gender equality The report consists of data collected from more than 75 countries covering 80% of world population. 2. National Affairs Sanitary Napkin Disposal Read more…
Miscellaneous March 8: International Women’s Day celebrated The first International Women’s Day was marked first in 1909. The theme for 2020 is An Equal World is an Enabled World PM launched the She Inspires Us campaign to make inspiring stories of inspirational women more visible 2. Sports First-ever Khelo India Read more…
National Affairs Fourth Global Ayurveda Festival to be organised in Kochi The five day event will be held from May 16th to May 21st. The theme of the event is Ayurveda Medical Tourism: Actualizing India’s credibility. It will be the largest Ayurvedic event ever to be held anywhere across the Read more…
Economy Mineral Law Amendment Bill passed in Lok Sabha – The bill aims to amend Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 and Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, 2015. – The bill opens up the coal sector completely for commercial mining. – It also intends to remove end use Read more…
Polity & Governance Tribal affairs ministry constitutes committee on CFR guidelines under FRA The Ministry has brought back the Model Guidelines for Conservation, Management and sustainable use of Community Forest Resources (CFR Guideline) The CFR right empowers Gram Sabhas to conserve and manage their forest. One of the committees will Read more…
Science & Technology Govt permits airlines to provide in-flight Wi-Fi services – The Pilot-in-Command may permit the access of Internet services by passengers on board – In-flight wifi would allow access to voice, video and data services after the flight attains an altitude of 3000m – Two operating systems exist Read more…
Polity & Governance Rules and format for filing complaints with Lokpal issued Department of Personnel and Training has provided the rules and prescribed format for filing complaints with the anti-corruption ombudsman Section 59 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, lays down the rules called the Lokpal (Complaint) Rules, 2020 The Read more…
Defence & Security NSG Regional Hub Campus at Kolkata inaugurated by Amit Shah Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the National Security Guard (NSG) Regional Hub campus at Kolkata, West Bengal. The campus seeks to provide adequate facilities to the NSG jawans. NSG is also referred to as “The Black cats”, Read more…
Persons In News Michael Miebach appointed as new CEO of Mastercard Michael Miebach has been appointed as the new CEO (Chief executive officer) of Mastercard. He will replace Ajay Banga who held the position for 10 years. Mr. Miebach was the Chief Product Ofcer of Mastercard before this. 2. Person Read more…
Geography 11th National Krishi Vigyan Kendra Conference 2020 being held in New Delhi The Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Narendra Tomar inaugurated the 11th National Krishi Vigyan Kendra Conference 2020 being organized by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in New Delhi. The focus of the conference Read more…