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Cabinet Clears Policy on PSU Privatization
The Union Cabinet has cleared the policy on the privatization of public sector undertakings (PSUs). The details regarding the policy will be announced in the upcoming Union Budget that will be presented on February 1, 2021. About the Policy The ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
PM to address World Economic Forum’s Davos Dialogue
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, will address the Davos Dialogue of World Economic Forum on January 28, 2021 virtually. Highlights The virtual session will be attended by more than 400 top industry leaders from across the world. PM ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
January 27: International Holocaust Remembrance Day
The International Holocaust Remembrance Day was observed on January 27 at the Bengaluru International Centre. A small ceremony was organised and memorial candles were lit by clergy of various religious communities to mark the International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The ceremony ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
India- IEA MoU for Global Energy Security
India has signed a Framework for strategic partnership agreement with the International Energy Agency (IEA), recently. Highlights The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) seeks to strengthen the cooperation in global energy security, stability and sustainability. It will also help in extensive ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Mt Merapi: Indonesia’s most Active Volcano
The most active volcano of Indonesia, Mt Merapi, recently erupted with a river of lava and searing gas clouds. The lave and clouds flown for 1,600 meters down its slopes. Highlights This was the biggest lava flow of the Mount ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
UN report on Ageing Dams
United Nations have released its report titled ‘Ageing water infrastructure: An emerging global risk’ on the ageing of the dams in India. The report was compiled by compiled by United Nations University’s Canadian-based Institute for Water, Environment and Health. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
National Non-Communicable Disease Monitoring Survey (NNMS)
The National Non-Communicable Disease Monitoring Survey (NNMS) was recently released in India by the Ministry of health. The survey was conducted for the period of 2017-18. This is the first of its kind of a comprehensive survey on NCDs. It ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Finance Ministry releases grants to Rural Local Bodies
The Department of Expenditure of Ministry of Finance has recently released Rs 12,351 crore to 18 States in order to provide grants to the Rural Local Bodies. Highlights The amount is the 2nd instalment of basic grants released in the ..