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NotesGOBARDHAN SCHEMEFor: GS-2: GOVERNANCECONTEXT:Recently, the Ministry of Jal Shakti has launched a unified portal on the government’s ‘Gobardhan’ scheme. It is aimed at managing cattle and biodegradable waste and also help enhance farmers' income.ABOUT THE SCHEME:Aim:
Publish Date 04, Feb 2021
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Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana-beneficiaries cross 1.75 croreFor : GS:2- Social issues-Maternity BenefitsCONTEXT:The government’s maternity benefit scheme, or Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana, has crossed 1.75 crore eligible women till financial year 2020, the Centre informed Parliament on Thursday.NEWS IN DETAILS:Fundin
Publish Date 04, Feb 2021
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HAL gets contract for 83 LCAs in ₹48,000 cr. dealFor : GS-3: Security, Defence manufacturing in IndiaCONTEXT:At 13th edition of Aero India in Bengaluru, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) was awarded the contract to manufacture 83 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas for the Indian Air Force (IAF) at an estimated cost of ₹48,0
Publish Date 03, Feb 2021
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U.S. extends New START nuclear treaty with RussiaFor : GS-2: International RelationsCONTEXT:U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration on Wednesday extended the New START nuclear treaty with Russia by five years, saying it hoped to prevent an arms race despite rising tensions with Moscow.NEWS IN DETAILS:One day befo
Publish Date 03, Feb 2021
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Jal Jeevan Mission (Urban) (JJMU) to help revive urban waterbodiesFor : GS-II – Government Schemes and Programmes; Governance issuesCONTEXT: The urban water supply mission announced in the Budget on Monday will include rejuvenation of waterbodies and 20% of supply from reused water, the Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry said on Tuesday.JA
Publish Date 03, Feb 2021
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Stardust 1.0, the first rocket to run on biofuelFor : GS-3: Science & TechnologyCONTEXT:On January 31, Stardust 1.0 was launched from Loring Commerce Centre in Maine, US, a former military base, becoming the first commercial space launch powered by biofuel, which is non-toxic for the environment as opposed to traditionall
Publish Date 03, Feb 2021
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INDIA'S FIRST CENTRE FOR WETLAND CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENTFor : GS-3: EnvironmentCONTEXT:On the occasion of the World Wetland Day and as a part of its commitment towards conservation, restoration and management of India’s wetlands, the Government announced the establishment of a Centre for Wetland Conservation and Management (CWCM)
Publish Date 03, Feb 2021
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Delhi cabinet gives nod to restore more than 400 hectares of Central RidgeFor: GS-3-Environment, GS-1: GeographyCONTEXT:The Delhi cabinet Monday approved a plan to restore over 400 hectares of the Central Ridge, that is currently covered by an invasive tree species planted by the British in the 1930s.AIM OF THE PROJECT:Create indigenous Forest:
Publish Date 03, Feb 2021
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TRAI regulations- To curb unsolicited commercial communicationsFor: GS-3: Infrastructure: Telecom SectorGS-3: Security: Cyber SecurityCONTEXT:The Delhi High Court ordered the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to ensure “complete and strict” implementation of the regulation issued by it in 2018 for curbing unsolicited c
Publish Date 03, Feb 2021
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UN Security Council to hold emergency meet over Myanmar coupFor : GS-2: International relations, International institutions, Politics of developing countries affecting India’s interestsCONTEXT:Britain’s U.N. Ambassador Barbara Woodward is this month’s council president and said Monday that the council will look at “
Publish Date 02, Feb 2021
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