Posted in Social Sector Economy Economy Schemes and Initiatives

MNREGA Wage Rate

Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj tabled a report raising serious concerns about the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) wage rates.

Posted in Economy Institutions Economy Economy Schemes and Initiatives

Deep Tech Startups

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal issued a provocative critique of the Indian startup ecosystem at the second edition of the Startup Mahakumbh.

Posted in Personalities in History History

Jyotiba Phule

11th April marked the birth anniversary of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule.

Posted in Culture History

Navkar Mahamantra

Jainism Played Invaluable Role in Shaping India’s Identity: Prime Minister on Navkar Mahamantra Divas

Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 12 April 2025

Blue Washing, Diatoms, Carbon Rights, Arctic Biome, Tsunami Zones

Prelims FACTS
Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 11 April 2025

Aravalli, Alfalfa, Malabar Grey Hornbill, Jevons Paradox, Mesoscale Convective System

Mandovi River | Digital Portal for National Waterways
Posted in River Economy Schemes and Initiatives Energy and Infrastructure Geography

Mandovi River | Digital Portal for National Waterways

First No Objection Certificate has been issued via the newly launched Digital Portal for National Waterways for developing a Jetty on River Mandovi in Goa.

Registrar General of India
Posted in Polity Polity Institutions

Registrar General of India

Registrar General of India cautions hospitals over delay in reporting events of birth, death.

Command Area Development and Water Management Programme
Posted in Agriculture Economy Economy Schemes and Initiatives

Command Area Development and Water Management Programme

Union Cabinet approved Modernization of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM)

Periodic Labour Force Survey
Posted in Economy Schemes and Initiatives Economy

Periodic Labour Force Survey

Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) – Key Employment Unemployment Indicators for 2024 released

Prelims FACTS
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UPSC Prelims Facts – 10 April 2025

Niveshak Didi, Cotton Corporation of India Ltd, India Skills Accelerator, ICE CRUNCH, One State One RRB

Chittorgarh Fort
Posted in Architecture Culture History

Chittorgarh Fort

Rajasthan government told the Supreme Court it is considering a total mining ban within 10 km of Chittorgarh Fort.