Internet through LEO satellites: Context: OneWeb, which is a Low Earth Orbit satellite communications operator has launched its next batch of 36 satellites from Russia. With the latest launch, OneWeb’s total in-orbit constellation stands at 218 satellites. These would be a part of OneWeb’s 648 LEO satellite fleet. About: OneWebs LEO internet...
Surakshit Hum Surakshit Tum Abhiyan: Aspirational Districts Context: Recently, NITI Aayog and Piramal Foundation launched ‘Surakshit Hum Surakshit Tum Abhiyan’ in 112 aspirational districts. This drive was launched to assist the administration in providing home care support to Covid-19 patients, who are either asymptomatic or have...
An autonomous district council Context: The Rengma Nagas in Assam have written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah demanding an autonomous district council amid a decision by the Central and the State governments to upgrade the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) into a territorial council. About: Key Issue: With Assam government on verge of inking...
Incredible India Tourist Facilitator Certification Programme Context: Recently, on the occasion of World Environment Day (5th June), the Tourism Minister appreciated the Incredible India Tourist Facilitator Certification Programme (IITFC). About: Incredible India Tourist Facilitator Certification Programme IITFC Programme is a digital initiative of the Ministry of Tourism (MoT),for the citizens of India...
Srivilliputhur-Megamalai Tiger Reserve Context: The recently declared Srivilliputhur-Megamalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu will provide protection to Megamalai, the Vaigai’s primary catchment, in turn helping water levels to rise in the river. About Vaigai River: Origin and Tributaries: It originates in the Western Ghats (Varushanad Hills). It travels through the Pandya Nadu regionof Tamil Nadu. Its...
Global Minimum Corporate Tax Rate Context: Recently, the Finance Ministers from the G& nations reached a landmark accord setting a Global Minimum Corporate Tax Rate The agreement could form the basis of a worldwide deal. It will now be discussed in detail at a meeting of G20 financial...
Performance Grading Index (PGI) Context: The Union Education Minister has approved the release of Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2019-20 for States and Union Territories. The PGI is a tool to provide insights on the status of school education in States and UTs including key levers that drive their performance and critical areas...
Seniorcare Aging Growth Engine Initiative Context: Recently, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment virtually launched the SAGE (Seniorcare Aging Growth Engine) initiative and SAGE portal for elderly persons. An amount of Rs. 100 crore has been assigned for the promotion of the silver economy. About: Silver Economy Silver economy is the system ofproduction, distribution and consumption of goods and services aimed...
A Model Panchayat Citizens Charter Context: A Model Panchayat Citizens Charter/ framework for delivery of the services across the 29 sectors, aligning actions with localised Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), were released recently. It has been prepared by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) in collaboration with National Institute...
Mega Food Park Scheme Context: Recently, the Union Minister for Food Processing Industries virtually inaugurated the Indus Best Mega Food Park at Raipur, Chhattisgarh. It is built under the Mega Food Park Scheme By this food park, about 5000 people will get employment and about 25000 farmers will be benefited. About: Mega...
