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News: To guarantee transparency in the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme (PM-Kisan), the government has implemented face recognition and Aadhaar identification based eKYC of farmers. Reason for such implementation: Numerous fraudulent applications have been made in order to obtain funds under the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi program and a new eKYC was launched in order to guarantee …
Read MoreWhy in the News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs directs all States and Union Territories to display the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban (PMAY-U) logo including beneficiary details on each house constructed under the scheme. About Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U): PMAY is a Government initiative falling under the mission “Housing …
Read MoreWhy in the News? Venezuela’s decision to hold a referendum on sovereignty over the disputed Essequibo region with Guyana intensifies historical disputes. With over 95% voter support for Venezuela’s claim, concerns arise about potential border escalation. Source: AL Jazeera Historical Border Dispute: Venezuela maintains longstanding claims over Essequibo, dating back to colonial-era border delineation. The …
Read MoreSquadron Leader Manisha Padhi becomes India’s first woman Aide-De-Camp to Mizoram Governor. On Monday, December 4, Squadron Leader Manisha Padhi was designated as the Governor of Mizoram’s Aide-De-Camp (ADC), replacing Hari Babu Kambhampati. With Manisha Padhi’s appointment as Aide-De-Camp, India has its first female Armed Forces officer serving as the governor’s ADC. NOTE: ADC is …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS2 : Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora In the intricate world of intelligence and covert operations, recent allegations against an Indian national for targeting Khalistani separatists in North America have not only thrust the government into a potential trial but also cast a dark …
Read MoreNesting chinstrap penguins in the wild obtain over 11 hours of sleep daily, but not in a continuous manner. Source: National Geography About Chinstrap penguins: The chinstrap penguin (Pygoscelis antarcticus) resides in diverse locations, including islands and shores in the Southern Pacific and Antarctic Oceans. Its name is derived from the distinct narrow black band …
Read MoreOn Nashamukti Diwas, Chief Minister of Bihar declared a new “house-to-house” survey to gauge the impact of liquor prohibition in Bihar. Set to commence in mid-December, the move follows concerns despite multiple amendments to the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2016. Constitutional Framework: Article 47 in the Constitution of India outlines the Directive Principles …
Read MorePiyush Goyal, Minister for Textiles, Commerce, and Industry, expresses India’s ambition to become the world’s largest cotton producer globally. Inaugurates the 81st plenary session of the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) in Mumbai. Source: MapsofIndia Global Event: Presents at the event themed “Cotton Value Chain: Local Innovations for Global Prosperity.” India’s Current Standing:India holds current …
Read MoreBCG revaccination study targeting adults in 23 Indian states. Conducted in “programme implementation study mode.” Source: The Hindu BCG Revaccination Study Target Groups:Focus on high-risk individuals: aged over 50, with prior TB, underweight adults, diabetics, smokers, and alcohol consumers.Phase-1 to start in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Study Context and Concerns: No previous clinical trials …
Read MoreSix exoplanets have been identified orbiting HD 110067, a bright star in the Coma Berenices constellation, located around 100 light-years away. Source: NASA What Are Exoplanets? Exoplanets are celestial bodies outside our solar system that orbit stars other than the Sun. These distant planets, discovered through advanced telescopes, hold key insights into the diversity of …
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