Daily Current Affairs  – 19 September 2022

In News Recently, China blocked a joint India-U.S. attempt to put a Pakistan-based terrorist on the UN Security Council’s 1267 list, placing a hold on the proposal to add Lashkar-e-Taiba ‘commander’ Sajid Mir, who is wanted for the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, as well as attacks in the U.S. and Denmark. About    The UNSC resolution […]

In Context The Eklavya Model Residential Schools have been facing teacher shortage.  About 4,000 teachers have been appointed across the 378 schools, of which nearly 70 per cent are either contractual teachers or on deputation from state government schools. Shortage of Teachers According to the guidelines issued to states in 2020 by NESTS, each school […]

In News  The Caracal is struggling to survive, although both species (Cheetahs) had a similar distribution in the past.  The caracal is on the verge of extinction in India and it is essential to find suitable areas to conserve it About Asiatic caracal  Scientific Name: Caracall caracal schmitzi  It is an elusive medium-sized and locally […]

In News  The Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) Virus that has killed at least 50,000 cattle in India this year may be structurally different from the version of the virus prevalent in India in 2019. It is raising questions on whether the new vaccine being developed for safeguarding cattle may be adequately protective. Lumpy Skin Disease […]

In News Recently, India’s net direct tax collections have crossed 7 lakh crores so far this year which is 23.33% higher than the same period last year signalling a clear post-pandemic rebound in the economy.  Recent data  Corporate taxes inflow is over a half of the collection at 3, 68,484 crores.  Personal Income Tax and […]

In News Recently, PSU banks gave digital lending a push as part of the EASE reform agenda.  About the news   They have cleared digital lending of Rs 83,091 crore in the financial year ending March 2022. As part of EASE 4.0 reforms, state-owned banks were asked to focus on digital lending, co-lending with non-banking firms, […]

In News The Union government intends to launch a scheme — named PM PRANAM — to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers by incentivising states. Key Highlights Aim:  To bring down the subsidy burden on chemical fertilisers, which is estimated to reach Rs 2.25 lakh crore in 2022-23 — 39 percent higher than last year’s […]

In News The Ministry of Textiles recently cleared 23 strategic research projects that fall under the flagship programme ‘National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM). More about the news The research projects are worth around Rs 60 crores.  Among these 23 Research projects,  12 Projects of Speciality Fibres having application areas in Agriculture, Smart Textiles, Healthcare, Strategic […]

In News The Prime Minister recently unveiled the National Logistics Policy 2022. Policy Highlights Aim: To ensure seamless movement of goods and services across the country and cut elevated logistics costs, often considered the biggest structural bottleneck for both external and internal trade in India. About Logistics Sector: Logistics encompasses planning, coordinating, storing, and moving […]