Context Recently, NITI Aayog has released National Multidimensional Poverty Index 2021 baseline report. About National Multidimensional Poverty Index 2021 Basing itself on the National Health Family Survey (NHFS) for 2015-16,…
Context Recently, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved ACROSS Scheme i.e. ‘Atmosphere and Climate Research-Modeling Observing Systems and Services’ along with its eight sub-plans for the next fiscal…
Alexander and Chandragupta Maurya Context Recently, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister said that Chandragupta Maurya, who founded the Mauryan empire in the 4th century BC, had defeated Alexander of Macedon in…
Context Pochampally village in Telangana has been selected as one of the best Tourism Villages by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). Key Details The Best Tourism Villages by…
Context Recently, Srinagar joins UNESCO network of creative cities among 49 cities as part of the creative city network under the Crafts and Folk Arts category. Srinagar joins UNESCO network…
Context The inaugural Global Drug Policy Index 2021, released by the Harm Reduction Consortium, ranks Norway, New Zealand, Portugal, the UK and Australia as the five leading countries on humane…
Context Recently, a study led by IIT Kharagpur researchers within the Katol L6 Chondrite meteorite could help us understand the formation and evolution of the Earth. Key Findings They have…
The New National Water Policy (NWP) Context In November 2019, the Ministry of Jal Shakti had set up a committee to draft the new National Water Policy (NWP). This was…
Context As a tribute to the freedom fighters of Manipur, the Union government has decided to rename Mount Harriet, an island peak in Andaman and Nicobar islands. It will now…
Context Recently, Prime Minister inaugurated the Kushinagar International Airport in Uttar Pradesh, which will help connect key Buddhist pilgrimage sites. Key Details Importance of Kushinagar International Airport The inauguration of…
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