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Punjab: ‘Har Ghar Pani, Har Ghar Safai’ Mission Launched
The Chief Minister of Punjab, Captain Amarinder Singh, has launched the ‘Har Ghar Pani, Har Ghar Safai’ mission virtually. Highlights This mission is the part of the government’s campaign to complete the goal of 100 per cent potable piped water ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
The Little Book of Encouragement book by Dalai Lama
The Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama have recently launched his new book “The Little Book of Encouragement”. The book comprises of 130 quotes. The book has been edited by Renuka Singh while published by Penguin Random House. Highlights The ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
SpaceX announced First All-Civilian Mission to Space
The SpaceX of Elon Musk has recently announced to launch its first all civilian mission to the space. Highlights The SpaceX is planning for the launch of Inspiration4 on Falcon 9. This would be the first all-commercial astronaut mission in ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Pattachitra Art – Key facts
Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi applauded a girl from Odisha named Bhagyashree in his mann ki baat programme. The girl has mastered the art of creating Pattachitra on various themes using the soft stones. The girl boosted her skill during ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
What is ”Neptune Declaration”?
Recently, the Maritime body MUI urged the government to take cognisance of ”Neptune Declaration on Seafarer Wellbeing and Crew Change” in order to formulate the Maritime India Vision 2030. Highlights The “Maritime India Vision 2030” will be formulated by the ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Fiscal Deficit Estimated to be 9.5% of GDP for FY 2020-21
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted, while presenting the union budget for 2021-2022, that the fiscal deficit in the next financial year is estimated as 6.8 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP). Highlights The finance minister highlighted that the fiscal ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
‘Kerala Looks Ahead’ Global Conclave
The Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, inaugurated the “Kerala Looks Ahead” on February 1, 2021. Highlights It is a three-day virtual global conclave. It seeks to lay down the roadmap for long-term development in Kerala. The roadmap will be ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Why state of emergency announced in Myanmar?
The military of Myanmar has taken control of the country and a one-year state of emergency has been announced. Further, State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and other government leaders have been detained. Why emergency has been announced? The state ..