CAG Report: 40% of Environment Related Crimes in India are from Rajasthan

On March 6, 2020, the Comptroller and Auditor General tabled the report for the year that ended on 31st March 2018 (2017-18). The report was tabled in the assembly. According to the report, between 2014 and 2016, 40% of environmental ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020

Student Health Card Scheme in J&K

The Lt Governor G C Murmu launched the Student Health Card Scheme in J&K to ensure regular heath check-up of the students. Student Health Card Scheme The Student Health Card Scheme was launched by the Lt Governor G C Murmu ..

Orchha

The 3 day Namaste Orchha Festival commenced in Madhya Pradesh to showcase the regions’ historical buildings, architecture, culture and heritage. Namaste Orchha Festival Namaste Orchha Festival is a 3 day festival conducted in Orchha in Madhya Pradesh. It is organised ..

Chapchar Kut

Chapchar Kut festival, the largest and the most popular festival of the Mizo people, was celebrated on March 6th across Mizoram. The Festival Chapchar Kut is a popular spring festival celebrated by the Mizo people of Mizoram. It is a ..

Biju Patnaik

March 5th 2020 marked the 104th birth anniversary of the former Chief Minister of Odisha, Biju Patnaik. On the occasion, the PM shared an Intelligence Bureau document highlighting his contributions to the freedom movement. About Biju Patnaik Biju Patnaik was ..

J&K Agricultural Sector

The government of Jammu and Kashmir recently adopted a 9 pronged strategy to double the farmers’ income by 2022. The 9 Pronged Strategy The 9 components of the newly adopted strategy are: Crop diversification and introduction of hybrid seeds Expansion ..

Suspension of MPs in Lok Sabha

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha recently suspended 7 members of the Parliament for the remainder of the Budget Session. Suspension of an MP in Lok Sabha The power to suspend an MP is vested with the Speaker of the ..

Disability Pension

The government recently withdrew a circular that directed banks to deduct income tax from disability benefits and pensions given to military personnel following public protest. Categorisation of Disability Disabled veterans are classified under 3 categories: Battle Casualties (War Wounded): personnel ..

SARS CoV 2 Infection Case in Dog

The pet dog of a SARS CoV 2 infected patient was found infected with the virus and was quarantined. The animal showed no symptoms. WOAH The WOAH or World Organisation for Animal Health is an international organisation concerned with coordinating ..

March 8: International Women’s Day

Every year, March 8th is marked as International Women’s Day. It was first proposed by the Socialist Party of America in 1909. However, it was pertained to New York City. The first International Women’s Day was marked first in 1909. ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020