Author: civil mentor

“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…

National Panchayati Raj Day Context : The National Panchayati Raj Day is observed on 24 April in India. The day is observed every year in the country. On this day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed village Panchayats across the country to mark the National Panchayati Raj Day. Significance : On this day, the Constitution of India recognized PanchayatsRead More…

NASA reported significant 20-years-low air pollution in Indo-Gangetic Plain amid lockdown context : According to the satellite data published by US space agency National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) stated that the air pollution over northern India has dropped to a 20-year-low for this time of the year. he data were retrieved by the Moderate ResolutioRead More…

Global Press Freedom Index Context : India has dropped two places on a global press freedom index to be ranked 140th out of 180 countries in the annual Reporters Without Borders analysis released. India : World Press Freedom Index 2020 murders of journalists in India in 2019, as against six in the year 2018 and the security situation for the country’s media might seem on the faRead More…

Civil Services Day Context : Civil Services Day is observed on 21 April in India. The day celebrates the civil servants in order to rededicate themselves to the cause of citizens. On this day, the civil servants renew their commitments to public service and excellence in work. Aim : The Civil Services Day celebrates all the civil servants who dedicated their lives to thRead More…