CURRENT AFFAIRS

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 30, Sep 2021

MSP and FRP ( Minimum support price vs Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcaneA ‘safety net’ for the farmers, the MSP is the core of the agricultural revolution that saw India transforming from a food-deficient to a food-surplus nation. Over the years, the MSP has

• Vaid's ICS, Lucknow
• 21, Sep 2021

Why in News?The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment had recently organised meetings with officials and other stakeholders of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh for implementation of National Trust Act, 1999.This act looks into the welfare of people with autism, cerebra

• Vaid's ICS, Lucknow
• 15, Sep 2021

Why in News?The Economic Survey 2020-21 has introduced the Bare Necessities Index(BNI).Bare Necessities Index(BNI): This index is a means of assessing equity in economic development among states and regions in India. It uses the basic needs approach.Indicators: This index

• IAS Plus, Ranchi
• 10, Sep 2021

Job Reservation for LocalsRecently, Jharkhand assembly passed the Jharkhand State Employment of Local Candidates Bill, 2021 becoming the third state in the country, after Andhra Pradesh and Haryana, to pass a law which promises reservations for locals in private jobs Jharkhand law a

• Vaid's ICS, Lucknow
• 06, Sep 2021

Why in News?The Ladakh administration has recently decided to issue Resident certificate only to Permanent Resident Certificate holders.What is permanent resident certificate?Permanent resident certificate is a legal document issued to Indian citizens that serves as evide

• IAS NEXT, Lucknow
• 30, Aug 2021

Important

• Vaid's ICS, Lucknow
• 26, Aug 2021

Why in News?The Ministry of Jal Shakti has begun (From 25th August) ‘SUJALAM’, a ‘100 days campaign’ as part of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’.About the campaign:The objective is to create more and more ODF Plus&

• Vaid's ICS, Lucknow
• 25, Aug 2021

Why in News?The Punjab government has recently increased the state Advised PricesPrice Determination of SugarcaneFederal GovernmentState GovernmentThe Federal/Central Government announces Fair and Remunerative Prices which are determined on the recommendati

• Vaid's ICS, Lucknow
• 19, Aug 2021

Why in news?The Odisha Forest and Environment Department decided to begin ‘Island Odyssey’ and ‘Hirakud Cruise’ ecotourism packages to islands inside the reservoir after the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions.Cattle island‘Cattle island&rs

• Vaid's ICS, Lucknow
• 16, Aug 2021

Why in news?The Delhi High Court on Thursday extended the deadline given to the Centre to nominate persons to all the vacant positions in the National Commission for Minorities by two months.The High Court had earlier directed that the nomination of all the vacant posi