13Feb 2024

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TO OPTIMISE ITS MANPOWER, ARMY OUTSOURCES ‘KEY RESPONSIBILITIES’

Why in the news? The Army is outsourcing essential tasks like defence training, security, and facility management to optimize manpower. source:themirror Outsourcing Essential Responsibilities in Army: Defence training preparation, security, equipment repair, and facility management outsourced. Manpower optimization plan aims to enhance operational efficiency. Veterans hired as contract instructors for preparatory courses; best practices identified. …

13Feb 2024

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THE PATTERNS OF GLOBAL WARMING ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN ITS LEVELS :

Why in the news? The significance of global warming patterns surpasses the focus on temperature levels exceeding 1.5 degrees Celsius. source:themirror About Global Warming Exceeding: Warming patterns amidst discussions about exceeding the 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold. Despite warming records and climate disasters in 2023, focus often remains on crossing the 1.5°C mark. A recent study …

13Feb 2024

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Government EMarketplace

@newsonair – PiyushGoyal News Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) for the current fiscal year has been recorded by Government eMarketplace (GeM) at three lakh crore rupees upto January, 2024 and as a result, the GeM has exceeded the two lakh crore rupee total GMV from the previous fiscal year; According to the CEO of GeM, the …

13Feb 2024

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BRUMATION: WINTER IS COMING FOR REPTILES

Why in the news? Brumation, observed in certain reptiles, serves as a survival mechanism during colder seasons due to their inability to regulate body temperatures externally. About Brumation in reptiles: What is Brumation? A period of dormancy in reptiles, akin to hibernation in mammals, occurring during colder months. Brumation refers to a state of dormancy …

13Feb 2024

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PROPOSALS FOR INDUSTRY BODY REJECTED, CENTRE TO REGULATE E-GAMING

Why in the news? IT rules mandate approval from a regulatory body for online real money games. source: clipground Regulatory Requirements for Online Gaming: Government Regulation of E-Gaming: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to prepare guidelines for regulating the online gaming sector. Rejects proposals for an industry-led self-regulatory organization (SRO), citing industry dominance …

13Feb 2024

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HALDWANI VIOLENCE: WHAT IS NAZOOL LAND

Why in the news? Violence erupted in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, during a demolition drive at a mosque and madrasa allegedly on Nazool land. source:asianage About the Demolition Case: Nazool Land Dispute in Haldwani: Violence erupted in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, during a demolition drive at a mosque and madrasa allegedly on Nazool land. Reason for the violence: Haldwani …

13Feb 2024

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PM-SVANIDHI BOOSTED ANNUAL INCOME OF STREET VENDORS BY RS 23,000

Why in the news? PM SVANidhi, launched in 2020, provided a working capital loan of Rs 10,000 to street vendors impacted by the COVID-19 lockdown. source:mygov Study Findings: SBI study: 43% beneficiaries are women, 44% belong to OBC, 22% to SC/ST. Persistency ratio increasing: 2nd loan/1st loan repaid. Loans incentivized: 7% interest subsidy, cashback for …

13Feb 2024

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SECURING THE SEA LANES

Relevance: GS 2 and 3 Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Why in News: The Defence Acquisitions Council has approved, in principle, the need for a third aircraft carrier Source- The Diplomat As India …

12Feb 2024

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India’s UPI & RuPay Card Services Abroad

@newsonair – RBI News Unified Payment Interface (UPI) services of India will be launched in Sri Lanka and Mauritius and RuPay card services of India in Mauritius from 12 February, 2024 onwards; Through video conference, the launch will be witnessed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe, and Prime Minister of …

12Feb 2024

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Empowering Minority Students: Inauguration of IAS/KAS Training Center

The inauguration of the IAS/KAS (Indian Administrative Service/Karnataka Administrative Service) training center, organized by the Department of Minority Welfare and Wakf, Karnataka Government, for the fiscal year 2023-24, was a momentous occasion graced by the esteemed presence of Mr. B. Z. Jamir Ahmed Khan, the honorable Secretary of the Ministry of Minority Welfare, Wakf & …

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