Tax Inspectors Without Borders Programme Recently, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), have launched the Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) Programme in Seychelles. India has been chosen as the Partner Administration and has provided Tax Expert for this programme. Key Points About: It is expected to […]
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Drone-Based Vaccine Delivery Model: i-Drone Recently, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched a Drone-Based vaccine delivery model named, Drone Response and Outreach in North East (i- Drone). Drone is a layman terminology for Unmanned Aircraft (UA). There are three subsets of Unmanned Aircraft- Remotely Piloted Aircraft, Autonomous Aircraft and Model Aircraft. Key
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Saral Jeevan Bima: IRDAI Saral Jeevan Bima, launched by IRDAI (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India) in 2020, has become a popular term life insurance product among masses. IRDAI is an autonomous body that was established in 1999 to regulate and develop the insurance Term Life Insurance Term life insurance guarantees payment of a
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Why in News According to a recent study, the Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) located at Hanle near Leh in Ladakh is becoming one of the promising observatory sites globally. The Indian Astronomical Observatory has one of the world’s highest sites for optical, infrared and gamma-ray telescope. Key Points About: Hanle site is as dry as
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Recently, the government released documentation for the Common Alerting Protocol and aims to place Disaster Management Volunteers (Aapda Mitras) in 350 districts across the nation (CAP) For exchanging all-hazard emergency alerts and public warnings via all types of networks, CAP is a straightforward but universal standard. About: In May 2016, a Central Sector Scheme was
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Cubesat INSPIRESAT-1 satellite • The International Satellite Program in Research and Education’s (INSPIRE) INSPIRESat-1 CubeSat is prepared for Launch. Keypoints: The Compact Ionosphere Probe on board this small research satellite will be used to study the earth’s ionosphere and will be launched into a low-earth orbit. The area of the atmosphere that is ionised by
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Recently, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launched the Elder Line, the first Pan-India toll-free helpline number (14567) for Senior Citizens, ahead of International Day of Older Persons, which is observed on 1st October every Year. Earlier SAGE (Seniorcare Aging Growth Engine) initiative was launched. Key Points About: It provides information, guidance, emotional support
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Recently, Cyclone Gulab made landfall on India’s east coast and weakened into a depression. Another cyclone–Shaheen–may form over the Arabian Sea from the remnant of cyclone Gulab. Key Points Named By: Gulab was a tropical cyclone and was named by Pakistan. It affected the coasts of south Odisha north Andhra Pradesh. According to WMO (World
Recently, the armies of India and Nepal have started the 15th edition of joint military exercise ‘Surya Kiran’ at Pithoragarh in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Key Points The biannual exercise, which takes place alternately in both countries. The main objective of this exercise is to: Establish military relations in inaccessible mountainous areas by the
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has launched the national single window system for investors and businesses to improve Ease of Doing Business (EoDB). India was placed at 63rd position in the World Bank’s ease of doing business report, 2020 out of 190 countries. Recently, the World Bank has decided to discontinue ‘Doing Business’ reports.
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