Current Affairs

What is Public Financial Management System? Web-based online software application. Developed and implemented by the Office of Controller General of Accounts (CGA), Ministry of Finance. PFMS is an electronic fund tracking mechanism compiles, collates and makes available in real-time, information regarding all government schemes. It provides the government real-time information on resource availability and utilization … Read more

Government working on giving shape to new air defence command by October: Sources The defence ministry is likely to make an announcement in October on setting up of a new air defence command under the broad principle of convergence among the three services, people familiar with the development said on Thursday. The new air defence … Read more

What are the objectives of the MGNREGA? MGNREGA is one of the largest work guarantee programmes in the world. The scheme was introduced as a social measure that guarantees “the right to work”. Guarantee 100 days of employment in every financial year to adult members of any rural household willing to do public work-related unskilled … Read more

India, Vietnam Agree to Add “New Momentum” To Economic, Defence Ties India and Vietnam have today agreed to add new momentum to their economic and defence engagement besides resolving to explore closer cooperation in sectors like civil nuclear energy and space. The decisions were taken at a virtual meeting of the India-Vietnam Joint Commission on … Read more

What is INTERPOL? International Criminal Police Organization is an inter-governmental organization. It was established in 1923. Headquarter Lyon, France. It has seven regional bureaus worldwide and a National Central Bureau (NCB) in all 194 member states, making it the world’s largest police organization. India has been a member since 1956. Functions: Manages 18 police databases … Read more

“My IAF” mobile app launched by CAS The CAS ACM RKS Bhadauria launched a mobile application ‘My IAF’ at Air HQs (VB) on 24 August 2020 as part of Digital India initiative. App developed in association with Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) provides career related information & details for joining IAF. The user-friendly … Read more

What is One Sun, One World, One Grid Project? It is a trans-national electricity grid supplying solar power project. India envisaged having an interconnected power transmission grid across nations for the supply of clean energy. The project will link as many as 140 countries through a common grid that will be used to transfer solar … Read more

National Sports Awards 2020 for Military Personnel Sports Awards are given every year to recognize and reward excellence in sports. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award is given for the spectacular and most outstanding performance in the field of sports by a sportsperson over a period of four years. Arjuna Award is given for consistent outstanding … Read more

What is Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Program? PMEGP is a central sector scheme administered by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. Launched in 2008 It is a credit linked subsidy programme for generation of employment opportunities through establishment of micro enterprises in rural as well as urban areas. Subsidy up to 35% is … Read more

What are the key features of Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana? Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (Traditional Farming Improvement Programme) was launched in April 2015. Launched to support and promote organic farming and thereby improving soil health. Organic farming is promoted through the adoption of the organic village by cluster approach and PGS certification. Fifty or more … Read more