YUVA – Prime Minister’s Scheme for mentoring young authors

Ministry of Education has launched “YUVA- Prime Minister’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors”. Highlights YUVA is an Author Mentorship programme which will train young and budding authors aged below 30 years to in order to promote reading, writing and book ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Government to discontinue Central Allocation of Remdesivir

According to Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, government has decided to discontinue Central Allocation of Remdesivir to States and directed National Pharmaceuticals Pricing Agency to monitor availability of Remdesivir in India. Highlights Minister highlights, production ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Second BRICS Sherpas’ meeting convened

The second BRICS Sherpas’ and Sous Sherpas’ meeting was conducted to discuss preparations for scheduled meeting of BRICS Foreign Ministers on 1st June. Highlights The BRICS Sherpas’ and Sous Sherpas meeting was convened under India’s Chair-ship from 25th to 28th ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

India- US discuss Vaccine Partnership

External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a meeting in Washington on May 28, 2021. Highlights Both of them held a productive discussion on various aspects of bilateral cooperation and regional & global issues. ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Steadfast Defender 21 war Games

North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) is organising “Steadfast Defender 21 war games” military exercises in Europe as tensions with Russia increases. Highlights In the war names, NATO troops, warships and dozens of aircrafts are taking part.  Military exercises are taking ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

IBF to be renamed as IBDF

Apex body of broadcasters, Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF) has extended its purview to cover digital streaming platforms. Also, it will be renamed as Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation (IBDF). Significance of the move Extended coverage will bring broadcasters and OTT ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

DG NCC Mobile Training App 2.0 Launched

Defence Secretary, Dr Ajay Kumar, launched the “DG NCC Mobile Training App 2.0” to provide basis information and training material to NCC Cadet. About DG NCC Mobile Training App App will assist in conducting online training to NCC cadets amid ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

India supports calls on probe into Covid Origin

India extends its support to renewed global calls for comprehensive investigation into origins of Covid-19 by World Health Organisation. Background India extended support after US President asked US intelligence agencies to find how coronavirus emerged in China. Demands were raised ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021