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15 Mar, 2021
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Introduction
Details of the summit
The outcomes include a vaccine initiative and joint working groups to cooperate on critical technology as well as climate change.
China and the Quad nations
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In the Budget speech of FY 21-22, ‘Prime Minister AtmanirbharSwasth Bharat Yojana’ (PMASBY) scheme has been announced on 1st February, 2021, with an outlay of about Rs.64,180 Cr over six years (till FY 25-26). This will be in addition to the National Health Mission.
The main interventions under the scheme to be achieved by FY 25-26 are:
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ISRO and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) held a virtual meeting.
Key Takeaways :
About LUPEX Mission:
India’s Space Cooperation with other countries:
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About Finance Banks:
Scope of activities of SFBs
Criteria for setting up SFBs
What can Small Finance Banks do?
What Small Finance Banks can’t do?
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Agglomeration Economies:
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The Central Government reconstituted an advisory committee for studying the mythical Saraswati river for the next 2 years.
Advisory Committee on Saraswati River:
About Saraswati River:
About Archaeological Survey of India:
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The gregarious flowering of bamboo inside the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary and the nearby Mudumalai Tiger Reserve and Gudalur forest division in Tamil Nadu.
The life cycle of bamboo:
National Bamboo Mission:
Objective:
NSDA is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship that anchors the National Skill Qualifications Framework and allied quality assurance mechanisms for synergizing skill initiatives in the country.
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The major objectives proposed under Deep Ocean Mission are as follows:
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Rajya Sabha passed the National Institutes of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management Bill, 2019.
Provisions:
Institutions of National Importance:.
Benefits:
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According to Researchers from Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad the Blueberries in India and “Martian Blueberries” share similar characteristics.
What are Martian Blueberries?
Composition of Martian blueberries:
Similar Haematite Concentrations on Earth
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Asterix – France’s First Military Exercise in Space French Space Command launched its first military space exercise called Asterix. AsterX: The exercise has been named AsterX in reference to the first French satellite, which was put into orbit in 1965. During the exercise,
The influx of Illegal Migrants From Myanmar Ministry of Home Affairs has written to states, sharing international boundaries with Myanmar. Why was this directive issued? Myanmar’s military ordered a crackdown on protesters several Myanmar citizens are illegally entering India. Th
Commemorative Dandi March to mark 75 years of Independence The Prime Minister flagged off a commemorative 2021 Dandi March to launch the celebrations of the 75th year of Independence – ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’. About the Dandi March: It was a 24-day march from March 12
Sharks Conservation in India As per a recent study, the global population of sharks and rays reduced by over 70% in the past 5 decades. About Sharks: Sharks come under a subclass of fish species called Elasmobranchii. The species in this subclass have skeletons made from cartilage and
Freedom In the World: Democracy Under siege Report By the USA think tank Freedom House. China’s Score: Dropped from 10 to 9. It's 0ne of the lowest score. Due to Dictator Regime in china. Disinformation and Censorship Campaign following COVID-19. USA Score: Fell from 86 to 83 due
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West Asia and Asian ties Desert Flag exercise Other than India and the UAE, Bahrain, France, Saudi Arabia, South Korea and the United States are have participated in the Desert Flag exercise (6th edition). Prevailing situation in West Asia The sixth edition of Desert Flag this y
Bureaucrats cannot be State Election Commissioners: SC The Supreme Court on Friday held that independent persons and not bureaucrats should be appointed State Election Commissioners. The top court directed that the States should appoint independent persons as Election Commissioners all along
Vapour Recovery System Context Green concern: Fuel stations are a major source of emission, according to the National Green Tribunal. Committee’s recommendation A joint committee appointed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to study air pollution in Kerala has recommende
"Mera Ration" Mobile App Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution on March 12, 2021 launched "Mera Ration" Mobile App for those ration card holders who migrate to new places in search of livelihood (migrant workers). Currently, 32 States and Union
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Virtual Quad Summit The first-ever leadership Quad summit was held virtually. Key Takeaways The leaders have called for a free and open Indo-Pacific backed by democratic values, and not by coercion. The leaders have also pledged to promote a free, open rules-based order, rooted in inte
INS Karanj Inducted into service Indian Navy inducted INS Karanj into service, the 3rd Scorpene-class conventional diesel-electric submarine. About INS Karanj: INS Karanj is a part of Project-75I. It is the 3rd of the first batch of 6 Scorpene-class submarines for the Indian Navy
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