Current Affairs

  Recently the Atal Tunnel has been officially certified by the World Book of Records as the ‘World’s Longest Highway Tunnel at an altitude of more than 10,000 feet’. The World Book of Records UK, is an organization that catalogs and verifies global exceptional records…

• by:-khyati khare
• February 11, 2022

  Recently, the Supreme Court commuted the death sentence of a man convicted of raping and murdering a seven-year-old girl to life imprisonment. This decision could set an important precedent for reasons opposing the death penalty. SC’s verdict on the present matter: The Supreme Court…

• by:-khyati khare
• February 11, 2022

  As per the latest findings, 64 per cent of the amount of Rs 10,990 crore collected by the PM CARES Fund between March 27, 2020 and March 31, 2021 remained unutilized till the end of March. ‘PM CARES Fund’ was introduced as a ‘dedicated…

• by:-khyati khare
• February 10, 2022

  The 80th death anniversary of ‘Shachindranath Sanyal’ (1893 – 1942) was celebrated on 7th February. He was born on 3 April 1893 in Varanasi. Role in India’s Freedom Struggle: Shachindranath Sanyal founded the ‘Hindustan Republican Association’ (HRA) with the aim of conducting armed resistance…

• by:-khyati khare
• February 10, 2022

  The Supreme Court in a recent judgment underscored the growing misuse of Section 498A of the IPC, saying that it is leading to conflict in marriage relations. The object of section 498A is to prevent cruelty to a woman by her husband and in-laws…

• by:-khyati khare
• February 10, 2022

  Recently Rajya Sabha has been informed by the Ministry of Minority Affairs that in the last three years (2018-19 to 2020-21) the government has sanctioned Rs.26 crore under the Nai Roshni scheme, through which about one lakh women has been trained. About New Roshni…

• by:-khyati khare
• February 10, 2022

  Recently, the Union Finance Minister has announced the National Ropeway Development Program- “Parvatmala” in the Union Budget for the year 2022-23 to improve connectivity in hilly areas. About Parivamala Yojana: The scheme will be launched in PPP (Public Private Partnership) mode, which will be…

• by:-khyati khare
• February 9, 2022

  With the onset of summer, the seasonal migration of wildlife has started from nearby wildlife sanctuaries in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu to Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (WWS) in Kerala. Due to easy availability of fodder and water throughout the year, this sanctuary is a favorite…

• by:-khyati khare
• February 9, 2022

  Railway Protection Force (RPF) has launched Operation Aahat to stop human trafficking. It will mainly focus on the trains that are running from the bordering countries. This operation is being done under the Ministry of Railways. RPF works under the Ministry of Railways. Operation…

• by:-khyati khare
• February 9, 2022

  Financial outlay of Rs.1700 crore has been approved for continuation of Indian Footwear and Leather Development Program (IFLDP) from the year 2021-22. IFLDP has been approved by the Union Cabinet as a continuation of the earlier IFLADP (Indian Footwear Leather and Accessories Development Programme)…

• by:-khyati khare
• February 8, 2022