11-17 Flashcards
First ever 1), Pradhan Mantri Gati Shakti.
This will bring together 3) Ministries, including seven core infrastructure sectors
Aimed at making Indian products more competitive by cutting down the logistics costs and improving
the supply chains
The new initiative worth over 2) crore rupees
According to a study, the logistical
cost in India is about 3) of GDP, which is higher than developed countries. Due to this high logistical
cost, the competitiveness of India‘s exports is greatly reduced
First ever National Infrastructure Masterplan, Pradhan
Mantri Gati Shakti.
This will bring together 16 Ministries, including seven core infrastructure sectors
aimed at making Indian products more competitive by cutting down the logistics costs and improving
the supply chains
The new initiative worth over one hundred lakh crore rupees
According to a study, the logistical
cost in India is about 13% of GDP, which is higher than developed countries. Due to this high logistical
cost, the competitiveness of India‘s exports is greatly reduced
The Gati Shakti scheme will subsume the Rs 110 lakh crore 1) that was launched in 2019. Besides cutting logistics costs, the scheme is also aimed at increasing 10) handling capacity and reducing the turnaround time at ports to boost trade. It also aims to have 2) industrial corridors and 3) new defence corridors - one in 4) and other in 5). Extending 6) connectivity to all villages is another aim. Adding 7) kms to the gas pipeline network is being planned. It will help in fulfilling the ambitious targets set by the government for 2024-25, including expanding the length of the national highway network to 8) lakh kms, creation of more than 9)new airports,
The Gati Shakti scheme will subsume the Rs 110 lakh crore National Infrastructure Pipeline that was launched
in 2019. Besides cutting logistics costs, the scheme is also aimed at increasing cargo handling capacity and
reducing the turnaround time at ports to boost trade. It also aims to have 11 industrial corridors and two new
defence corridors - one in Tamil Nadu and other in Uttar Pradesh. Extending 4G connectivity to all villages is another aim. Adding 17,000 kms to the gas pipeline network is being planned. It will help in fulfilling the
ambitious targets set by the government for 2024-25, including expanding the length of the national highway
network to 2 lakh kms, creation of more than 200 new airports,
Article 1) of the Indian Constitution provides that the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the
President
As per 2), the Judge of a High Court shall
be appointed by the President in consultation with the CJI and the State Governor, and, in the case of
appointment of a Judge other than the Chief Justice, the Chief Justice of the High Court.
Article 124(2) of the Indian Constitution provides that the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the
President
As per Article 217, the Judge of a High Court shall
be appointed by the President in consultation with the CJI and the State Governor, and, in the case of
appointment of a Judge other than the Chief Justice, the Chief Justice of the High Court.
Ministry of road transport and highways has notified the constitution of the 1)
The head office of the board would be in the National Capital Region and the board may establish offices at other places in India
2) - current Minister for
Road Transport & Highways of India.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has notified the constitution of the National Road Safety Board
, the head office of the board would be in the National Capital Region and the board may establish offices at other places in India
Nitin Jairam Gadkari - current Minister for
Road Transport & Highways of India.
Thanjavur‘s 1) paintings get GI tag
. The certificate was issued recently by the 2)
GI tag for 3) mango variety of 4) in Uttar Pradesh
Thanjavur‘s Kalamkari paintings get GI tag
. The certificate was issued recently by the Geographical Indications Registry
GI tag for Rataul mango variety of Baghpat in Uttar Pradesh
India, as a member of the 1) (WTO), enacted the Geographical Indications of 2)(Registration and Protection) Act, 3) has come into force with effect from 4). GIs have been defined under Article 5) of the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement
India, as a member of the World Trade
Organization (WTO), enacted the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 has come into force with effect from 15 September 2003. GIs have been defined under Article 22 (1) of the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement
International Energy Agency (IEA) has invited India, the world‘s third-largest energy consumer, to become
its full-time member
It will require india to raise strategic oil reserves to 1) days requirement.
India in March 2) became an associate member of the Paris-based body this expanded IEA now represents 3) global energy demand.
International Energy Agency (IEA) has invited India, the world‘s third-largest energy consumer, to become
its full-time member
o raise strategic oil reserves to 90 days
requirement.
India in March 2017 became an associate member of the Paris-based body
this expanded IEA now represents 75% of global
energy demand.
The IEA was founded in Paris in 1) by industrialised countries - within the framework of the 2) (OECD) - in response to the oil embargo
India‘s current strategic oil reserves equal 3) days of its requirement.
. IEA is made up of 4) member countries and 8) associate nations.
The IEA was founded in Paris in 1974 by industrialised countries - within the framework of the Organisation
for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) - in response to the oil embargo
India‘s current strategic oil reserves equal 9.5 days of its requirement.
. IEA is made up of 30 member countries and eight associate nations.
1) is being organised in Rampur
Hunar Haat is an exhibition of handicrafts and traditional products made by artisans from the minority
communities. The theme is 2). These are organised by the 3) under USTTAD (4) scheme.
Hunar Haat is being organised in Rampur
Hunar Haat is an exhibition of handicrafts and traditional products made by artisans from the minority
communities. The theme is Vocal for Local. These are organised by the Ministry of Minority Affairs under
USTTAD (Upgrading the Skills & Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development) scheme.
The Union Cabinet approved the 1) (AMRUT
2.0) till 2) providing reliable and affordable 3) and 4) to urban households is a national priority.
The decision is a step towards AatmaNirbhar Bharat and with aim of making the cities water-secure and
self-sustainable through a 5) economy of water. This will be achieved by providing functional tap
connections to all households, undertaking water source conservation, rejuvenation of water bodies and
wells, recycle and re-use of treated
The Union Cabinet approved the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0 (AMRUT
2.0) till 2025-26 providing reliable and affordable water supply and sanitation services to urban households is a national priority.
The decision is a step towards AatmaNirbhar Bharat and with aim of making the cities water-secure and
self-sustainable through a circular economy of water. This will be achieved by providing functional tap
connections to all households, undertaking water source conservation, rejuvenation of water bodies and
wells, recycle and re-use of treated
AMRUT Mission was launched in 1) to facilitate ease of living to citizens in 2) cities by providing
3) and 3)
AMRUT 2.0, targets universal coverage of water supply by providing household tap connections in all four
thousand 378 statutory towns.
The total indicative outlay for AMRUT 2.0 is 3)
AMRUT Mission was launched in June 2015 to facilitate ease of living to citizens in 500 cities by providing
tap connections and sewer connections
AMRUT 2.0, targets universal coverage of water supply by providing household tap connections in all four
thousand 378 statutory towns.
The total indicative outlay for AMRUT 2.0 is two lakh 77 thousand crore rupees
1) was renamed to Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) and then relaunched by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi in June 2015 with the focus to establish infrastructure that could ensure adequate robust sewage networks and water supply for urban transformation by implementing urban revival projects. 2) was the first state in the country to submit State Annual Action Plan under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)
Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission was renamed to Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban
Transformation (AMRUT) and then relaunched by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi in June 2015 with
the focus to establish infrastructure that could ensure adequate robust sewage networks and water supply for
urban transformation by implementing urban revival projects. Rajasthan was the first state in the country to
submit State Annual Action Plan under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)
Indian Navy has participated in the second phase of Multilateral Maritime Exercise Malabar along with the
Japan 2), 3) Australian Navy and the United States Navy
The exercise is conducted in the 4)
First Phase of the exercise was conducted in the 5). The Indian Navy‘s participation includes INS 6), INS 7)
The US Navy was represented by the Aircraft Carrier USS Carl Vinson (VISION )along with two destroyers, USS Lake Champlain(CHAMPLION ) and USS Stockdale. The Japan Maritime Self Defence Force was represented by JS Kaga and JS Murasame. The Royal Australian Navy was represented by HMAS Ballarat (BALLET )and HMAS Sirius (H.P)
Exercise Malabar is a trilateral naval exercise involving the United States, 8) and India as permanent partners
Indian Navy has participated in the second phase of Multilateral Maritime Exercise Malabar along with the
Japan Maritime Self Defence Force, Royal Australian Navy and the United States Navy
The exercise is conducted in the Bay of Bengal
First Phase of the exercise was
conducted in the Philippines Sea. The Indian Navy‘s participation includes INS Ranvijay, INS Satpura
The US Navy was represented by the Aircraft Carrier USS Carl Vinson (VISION )along with two destroyers, USS Lake Champlain(CHAMPLION ) and USS Stockdale. The Japan Maritime Self Defence Force was represented by JS Kaga and JS Murasame. The Royal Australian Navy was represented by HMAS Ballarat (BALLET )and HMAS Sirius (H.P)
Exercise Malabar is a trilateral naval exercise involving the United States, Japan and India as permanent
partners
The climate crisis was the first topic of discussion at a meeting of the India-US 1)
Partnership under the leadership of India‘s finance minister 2) and US treasury secretary 3).
The India-US 1) Partnership was launched in 4) as a framework to cement economic bonds between the two countries
India and the US reaffirmed their commitment to raising 5) billion annually from public and private
sector sources
The climate crisis was the first topic of discussion at a meeting of the India-US Economic and Financial
Partnership under the leadership of India‘s finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and US treasury
secretary Janet Yellen.
The India-US Economic and Financial Partnership was launched in 2010 as a framework to cement
economic bonds between the two countries
India and the US reaffirmed their commitment to raising $100 billion annually from public and private
sector sources
1) is the 2) Supreme Commander of the Taliban and
the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. 3) is the First Vice Emir of the Islamic Emirate of
Afghanistan. The 4) is the currency of it
It is bordered by Pakistan and India to the east and south, Iran to the west, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan to the north, and China to the northeast
Hibatullah Akhundzada is the third Supreme Commander of the Taliban and the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Abdul Ghani Baradar is the First Vice Emir of the Islamic Emirate of
Afghanistan. The afghani is the currency of it
It is bordered by Pakistan and India to the east and south, Iran to the west, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan to the north, and China to the northeast
India‘s 1st 1) (ACIC) was inaugurated at 2), Jaipur (VGU). It will be the first center in the country to be set up by the Government of India 3) (AIM) and 4).
3) (AIM) is a flagship initiative set up by the 4) to promote a culture of
innovation and entrepreneurship in the country
India‘s 1st Atal Community Innovation Center (ACIC) was inaugurated at Vivekananda Global University,
Jaipur (VGU). It will be the first center in the country to be set up by the Government of India, Atal
Innovation Mission (AIM) and NITI Aayog.
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) is a flagship initiative set up by the NITI Aayog to promote a culture of
innovation and entrepreneurship in the country
India hosts first ever 1) Seminar on Role of Women in Armed Forces
In 2), women of the 4) Services headed the UN Peacekeeping mission in the
Republic of 3) to assist with the setting up of a 400-bed hospital.
In 4), India created history by
deploying the first ever all-female 5)for UN Peacekeeping in 6).
In 2019, India deployed a Female Engagement Team as part of the UN Stabilization Mission in the
Democratic Republic of the Congo
India hosts first ever SCO Seminar on Role of Women in Armed Forces
In 1960, women of the Indian Armed Forces Medical Services headed the UN Peacekeeping mission in the
Republic of Congo to assist with the setting up of a 400-bed hospital. In 2007, India created history by
deploying the first ever all-female Formed Police Unit for UN Peacekeeping in Liberia.
In 2019, India deployed a Female Engagement Team as part of the UN Stabilization Mission in the
Democratic Republic of the Congo
