1. Economy NDB approves USD 1 billion Emergency Assistance Program Loan to India The loan aims to support GoI to curb the spread of COVID-19 and overcome social, human and economic losses This is NDB’s second emergency assistance program in order to help its member countries to fight COVID-19. Quick Read more…
Miscellaneous NITI Aayog launches ‘Surakshit Dada-Dadi & Nana-Nani Abhiyan’ The campaign has been launched virtually in association with Piramal Foundation It aims to ensure the well-being of senior citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic through behavioral change, access to service and early detection and tracking The campaign will reach over 2.9 Read more…
1. International Affairs Annual Report on Food Crisis released by UN World Food Programme United Nations World Food Programme has released the fourth annual report on Food Crisis. According to the report, the food crisis has grown by 10%. Quick facts: United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world’s Read more…
1. Person in News BSNL CMD P K Purwar to take additional charge of MTNL P. K. Purwar have been given the additional charge as CMD of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) He is also the chairman and managing director of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) Quick facts: Headquarters of Read more…
Miscellaneous ‘Kashi Ek Roop Anek’ exhibition inaugurated by PM Modi in Varanasi Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated cultural arts and handicrafts exhibition named ‘Kashi Ek Roop Anek’ in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.‘ The exhibition will showcase products from over 10,000 artisans from all over Uttar Pradesh. The UP government also launched Read more…
Environment “PM Modi inaugurated the 13th COP of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species “PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the 13th Conference of Parties (COP) of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals Gandhinagar through Video Conferencing. The theme of this year’s Conference is “”Migratory Read more…
Miscellaneous Ease of Living Index and Municipal Performance Index 2019 Launched The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has launched Ease of living index (EoLI) 2019 and Municipal Performance Index (MPI) 2019. The MPI will be used to assess the performance of municipalities based on 5 enablers namely Service, Read more…
Miscellaneous Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat campaign for celebrating unity in diversity to start from today The 18 day long Campaign being organised by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry, will continue till February 28. Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat promotes the spirit of national integration through a deep and structured engagement between Read more…
1. India & The World Jaipur the ‘Pink City’ becomes certified UNESCO World Heritage City Jaipur has been certified by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) as the World Heritage city. The certification was done during an event held in Jaipur, Rajasthan. As part of certification, the Read more…
Environment Most cities in India turning into “urban heat islands”: IIT Kharagpur study A team of researchers from IIT Kharagpur has found that most cities in the country are turning into “urban heat islands” in all seasons during both day and night. – The study showed that most big cities Read more…