The India-US joint military exercise “Yudh Abhyas 20” commenced today in Mahajan Field Firing Range of Bikaner district in Rajasthan This is the 16th edition of annual bilateral joint exercise of both the armies It will continue till the 21st …
Glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) occur from an unstable natural dam formed from a glacial retreat. Glaciers are large bodies of ice moving slowly. So, when a glacier retreats, it leaves behind a large impression in the ground, filling it …
It is a welfare measure being implemented by the Employee’s State Insurance (ESI) Corporation. It offers cash compensation to insured persons when they are rendered unemployed. The Scheme was introduced in 2018. “PSIR Answer Writing” course visit www.upschacks.com In 2020, …
Interest on employee contributions to provident fund of over ₹2.5 lakh per annum would be taxed, starting from 1 April. Under the existing tax provisions, interest received/accrued from employee’s provident fund (EPF) is exempt from tax. “PSIR Answer Writing” course …
Pradhan Mantri Matri Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a maternity benefit program run by the government of India It was introduced in 2017 and is implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development It is a conditional cash transfer scheme …
The Monpa Handmade Paper (1000-year old heritage art) of Arunachal Pradesh has been revived by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC). The fine-textured handmade paper, which is called Mon Shugu in the local dialect, is integral to the vibrant culture …
Recently, there has been a privacy concern with respect to Haryana’s Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP) Scheme. PPP scheme was formally launched in July 2019 to achieve Haryana government’s vision for ‘paperless’ and ‘faceless’ delivery of schemes, services and benefits offered …
In Himachal Pradesh, tourist hotspot Manali, Kufri, Keylong and Kalpa are shivering at sub-zero temperature after recent snowfall in the state. Minimum temperature in the state plunged one to two degrees celsius in the past 24 hours. “PSIR Answer Writing” …
PM Modi to lay foundation stone of two hospitals and launch ‘Asom Mala’ road project in Sonitpur district of Assam today ‘Asom Mala’, aimed at helping improve state highways and major district roads networks in the state “PSIR Answer Writing” …