The Booker Prize for the year 2021 has been given to novelist Damon Galgut, who hails from South Africa. He has been given this award for his novel "The Promise". This novel tells the story of a white African family. Damon Galgut was also...
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced the National Sports Awards 2021. It consists of 6 different awards. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award Arjuna Award Dronacharya Award Dhyan Chand Award Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy National Sports Promotion Award Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna...
Vinisha Umashankar from Tamil Nadu recently spoke on clean energy at a meeting that discussed clean technology and innovation as part of the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP26) in Glasgow. Among her audience were world leaders, including British Prime Minister Boris Johnson,...
Recently, the Ministry of Jal Shakti released a guide for the safe rescue and release of stranded Ganges River Dolphins. The document has been prepared by the Turtle Survival Alliance and the Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department (EFCCD) of the Uttar Pradesh Government. It was recognised...
Recently, the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) in Meghalaya announced that it would introduce the ‘Khasi Inheritance of Property Bill, 2021. The bill is aimed at “equitable distribution” of parental property among siblings in the Khasi community. If implemented, the proposed Bill would modify an...
Under “Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojana, around 15,000 students have enrolled for coaching classes in the year 2021. Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojana: This scheme was launched by Delhi Government. It was launched for various competitive exams at some private centres. It covers...
The Global Methane Pledge was launched on November 2, 2021 at the ongoing UN COP26 climate conference in Glasgow. Highlights As of now, more than 90 countries have signed this pledge. Global Methane Pledge is an effort led by the United States and the European Union, jointly. ...
Ministry of Rural Development of Government of India (MoRD) and Flipkart has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana –...
Recently, the Union Minister of Earth Sciences visited the Indian Subcontinent’s Pioneer Ocean Research Vessel(ORV) Ship Sagar Nidhi. This is the best information for the Hindu analysis current affair for UPSC. Earlier, the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) has launched India’s first manned ocean mission ‘Samudrayaan’ in...
Recently, the 7thIndian Navy Frigate of P1135.6 class, named Tushil, was launched at Yantar Shipyard, Kaliningrad, Russia. The Indian and Russian governments had in October 2016 signed an agreement to construct four additional P1135.6 class ships two each in Russia and India. Key Points Designed and built by...
