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
What is National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP)? National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP), 2016 is the first-ever national plan prepared in the country for disaster management. It aims to make India disaster resilient and significantly reduce the loss of lives and assets. The plan is based on the four priority themes of the “Sendai Framework,” Understanding … Read more
What are the key features of RTI Act? The Right to Information is a fundamental right under Article 19 (1) of the Indian Constitution. Government enacted the RTI act in 2005 which provides machinery for exercising this fundamental right. RTI 2005, came into force in order to encourage a corruption free, transparent, and accountable form … Read more
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh asks Naval Commanders to deliberate on key focus areas; Addresses Naval Commanders’ Conference 2020 Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh addressed Naval Commanders on the inaugural day of the Naval Commanders’ Conference on 19 August 2020. He complimented the men and women of Indian Navy for their role in protecting the … Read more
