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Draupadi Murmu: The 15th President of India

July 24, 2022September 24, 2023 pcsclasses

Draupadi Murmu: The 15th President of India In June 2022, the BJP nominated her as the Presidential Candidate, and she was elected President in July 2022. The oath of Draupadi Murmu, for President, was on 25 July 2022. Draupadi Murmu-Early Life: Draupadi Murmu was born on 20 June 1958. Her Childhood Santhali name was ‘Puti’ which was changed to Draupadi by her school teacher. Some important facts related to Draupadi Murmu are: The name of the village Draupadi Murmu belongs to Uparbeda village of Mayurbhanj district in Odisha. She belongs…

PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan

July 20, 2022July 20, 2022 pcsclasses

PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan (PMGS-NMP) Launched by: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Launch date: 13th October 2021 About PMGS-NMP: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched the PM Gati Shakti – National Master Plan (PMGS-NMP) on 13th October 2021 for providing Multi-Modal Connectivity infrastructure to various economic zones Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) accorded approval for the implementation of PM Gatishaakti National Mater plan on 21st October 2021. PM Gati Shakti is a digital platform to bring 16 Ministries including Railways and Roadways together for integrated planning and…

Global Gender Gap Index 2022

July 19, 2022July 22, 2022 pcsclasses

Top 10 countries in Global Gender Gap index

Global Gender Gap (GGG) Index 2022 Global Gender Gap (GGG) Index: released on 13 July 2022 The index released by: World Economic Forum This year, the report covers 146 countries, including for the first time Comoros. Iceland is on top rank with a score 0.908 The rank of India: 135 out of 146 countries. In 2021 the rank of India was 140 out of 156 Countries. Afghanistan on 146th (last) rank with a minimum score 0.435; (43.5%) About: The GGG index was first introduced by the World Economic Forum in…

World Drug Report 2022

July 14, 2022July 14, 2022 pcsclasses

Most used stimulant drug region wise in Map.

World Drug Report 2022 Released on: 27 June 2022 Released by: UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) The World Drug report 2022 was released on the occasion of International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, 26 June 2022. International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking or World Drug Day: It is marked on 26 June every year to strengthen action and cooperation in achieving a world free of drug abuse. The theme of World Drug Day: ‘Addressing drug challenges in health and humanitarian crises UNODC (UN Office…

Agnipath Scheme For Recruitment of Youth in the Armed Forces

July 9, 2022March 21, 2023 pcsclasses

Agnipath Scheme For Recruitment of Youth (Agniveers) in the Armed Forces The Union Cabinet approved the scheme on 14 June 2022 for Indian youth to serve in the Armed Forces. The Agnipath allows patriotic and motivated youth to serve in Armed Forces for a period of four years. The Scheme is designed to enable a youthful profile of the Armed Forces. Around 45,000 to 50,000 soldiers will be recruited annually under the Agnipath scheme, out of which only 25% will be allowed to continue for another 15 years under permanent…

Atal Pension Yojana (APY)

July 8, 2022July 12, 2022 pcsclasses

Atal Pension Yojana (APY) Introduction: The Scheme Atal Pension Yojana (APY) was launched on 9th May 2015 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Atal Pension Yojana is the guaranteed pension scheme of the government of India administered by PFRDA (Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority). Contents in the Article: Introduction of APY Objectives of the Scheme Significances od APY Funding of APY (Aal Pension Yojana) A video from the Government site This Article is very important in itself as it is a Central Government Scheme. It is also very important for…

One Rank One Pension (OROP)

July 7, 2022March 21, 2023 pcsclasses

One Rank One Pension (OROP) The implementation of ONORP was demanded by Ex-Servicemen for more than 40 years, but it was finalized in 2015. The Government accepted the ‘One Rank One Pension’ through its mention in the President’s address to both Houses of Parliament on 9 June 2014. The historical decision to implement OROP was taken on 7th November 2015, with benefits effective from 1st July 2014. Before the implementation of OROP, ex-servicemen were getting their pension as per the Pay Commission’s recommendation of the time when they had retired.…

One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC)

July 5, 2022August 31, 2022 pcsclasses

One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) Introduction: The One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) has been launched under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013. ONORC is also a part of the PM-SVANIDHI program of MoHUA. It is one of its kind of Citizen centric initiatives in the country, ONORC was sanctioned in 2018-19. The implementation of ONORC was initiated in August 2019. The ONORC scheme is aimed at enabling migrant workers and their family members to buy subsidized rations from any fair price shop anywhere in the country under…

World Press Freedom Index 2022

May 6, 2022May 19, 2022 pcsclasses

World Press Freedom Index 2022 Released Date : 3rd May 2022 Released By : Reporter Without Boarders (RSF) India Rank : 150th Out of 180 Countries and territories. Top rank : Norway World Press Freedom Index 2022, is the 20th edition has released by Reporters Without Boarders (RSF) on the World Press Freedom Day, that is 3rd may. India rank is 150th out of 180 countries and territories. As per report, India has slipped eight position back from last year rank 142nd. About World Press Freedom Day : In 1991, The…

Name Changed in India

May 5, 2022May 19, 2022 pcsclasses

Name Changed in India Name changed in Railways: 1. Old Name: Phaijabad Railway Junction (Situated in Uttar Pradesh) New Name: Ayodhaya Cantt This railway station is situated in Ayodhya District of the state Uttar Pradesh 2. Old Name: Jhanshi Railways station (Situated in Uttar Pradesh) New Name: Virangana Laxmibai railway station This railway station is situated in Jhansi District of the state Uttar Pradesh 3. Old Name: Manduadih railway station (Situated in Uttar Pradesh) New Name: Banaras railway station This railway station situated in Varanasi District of the state Utter…