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Operation “Samudra Setu“ Context : Indian Navy launched Operation Samudra Setu, meaning Sea Bridge, as a part of a national effort to repatriate Indian citizens from overseas. Indian Naval Ships (INS) Jalashwa and Magar are presently en route to the port of Malè, the Republic of Maldives to commence evacuation operations from 8 May 2020 as part of PhaRead More…

Jharkhand launches schemes for job creation Context : Recently, Jharkhand launched three employment schemes — Birsa Harit Gram Yojana (BHGY), Neelambar Pitambar JAL Sammridhi Yojana (NPJSY) and Veer Sahid Poto Ho Khel Vikas Scheme (VSPHKVS) — to create wage employment for workers in rural areas. Highlights : These three schemes have been devised in convergence with the MahatmRead More…

World Press Freedom Day context : World Press Freedom Day is celebrated on 3 May every year. The day aims to celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom and pay tribute to journalists who have laid down their lives in the exercise of their profession. The day also focuses to assess its state around the world, defend the media from attacks on their indepRead More…

Kisan Sabha App Context : The CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI), New Delhi has developed the Kisan Sabha App to connect farmers to the supply chain and freight transportation management system. The app also intends to provide a robust supply chain management required to facilitate the timely delivery of the products at the best possible prices during thRead More…

“YASH focus” programme on COVID-19 pandemic Context : National Council for Science & Technology Communication (NCSTC),  Department of Science & Technology (DST) launched ‘Year of Awareness on Science & Health (YASH)’ a programme on health and risk communication with a focus on COVID-19. YASH Programme : YASH Programme is a comprehensivRead More…

International Guide Dog Day Context : International Guide Dog Day is celebrated on 29 April 2020. The day is celebrated every year on the last Wednesday of April. This day aims to honour the importance of a guide dog that is in the life of a person who is blind or visually impaired. The dog enables people with impaired vision to get around safely by being independent. Aim Read More…

Jal Shakti Abhiyan Context : ‘Jal Shakti Abhiyan’—is all set to combat the present health crisis and give a boost to the rural economy through its various components. This year owing to the COVID-19 emergency, and availability of large labour force in rural areas, the Abhiyan has started gearing up for the impending monsoon. Last year Jal Shakti Abhiyan was launRead More…

SVAMITVA SCHEME Context : Recently, the Union Minister of Rural Development & Panchayati Rajhas issued guidelines regarding the SVAMITVA scheme. The scheme was launched on the National Panchayati Raj Day (April 24). Aim : To provide an integrated property validation solution for rural India, engaging the latest Drone Surveying technology, for demRead More…

World Veterinary Day Context : The World Veterinary Day was observed on 25 April 2020. The day is observed on the last Saturday of April of every year. The day provides an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of veterinarians to the health of animals and society.  Theme : The theme for 2020 World Veterinary Day is “Environmental protection foRead More…

World Malaria Day Context : World Malaria Day is an international event observed on 25 April every year. The day aims to spread awareness about malaria disease globally. It will also promote efforts to prevent malaria around the world. World Malaria Day 2019 Theme : The theme of World Malaria Day 2020 is “Zero Malaria Starts with Me.” The movement aims to driveRead More…