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Dated 06.03.2019
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IN NEWS Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan - (PM-SYM) Yojana – 2019
Exam point of view: Part of: Government welfare scheme and policies.
Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan is a 2019 scheme introduced by Government of
India for poor laborers in the unorganized sector from minimum 18 years of age to maximum 40
years. Under the scheme, a monthly pension of ₹3,000 (US$42) per month is provided to workers
in the unorganized sector over 60 years of age. However, to benefit from the scheme, workers
have to contribute ₹55 monthly (for age 18) and it varies according to age. Maximum contribution
for a year cannot exceed ₹2400 (Rs.200 per month).
Sources: http://www.newsonair.com All India Radio &
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pension-scheme
PM Modi launches Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan Yojana in Gandhinagar, Gujarat on 5-Mar-2019
IN NEWS World Wildlife Day was celebrated on March 3rd.
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Exam point of view: Part of: Environmental impact assessment.
Theme: ‘ Life below Water: for People and Planet’.
Significance of oceans:
1. The ocean contains nearly 200,000 identified species, but actual numbers may be in the millions.
2. Globally, the market value of marine and coastal resources and industries is estimated at US$3 trillion
per year, about 5% of global GDP.
3. Over three billion people depend on marine and coastal biodiversity for their livelihoods. Marine
wildlife has sustained human civilization and development for millennia, from providing food and
nourishment, to material for handicraft and construction. It has also enriched our lives culturally,
spiritually, and recreationally in different ways.
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On 20 December 2013, at its 68th session, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed 3
March, the day of signature of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild
Fauna and Flora (CITES), as UN World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild
animals and plants.
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is
an international regulatory treaty between 183 party states.
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TNPSC | BANK | SSC | RRB
President Ram Nath Kovind has given his approval for an Ordinance which allows voluntary
use of Aadhaar as ID proof for opening bank accounts and obtaining mobile SIM. Rajya Sabha
could not approve the Bill even though Lok Sabha has given its assent. In such a situation an
ordinance is necessary as per the law. The cabinet has approved it with effect to an Ordinance to
give changes proposed in Aadhaar and two other legislation. The amendment includes stiff
penalties for violation of norms which are set for the use of Aadhaar and violation of privacy. The
amendment also stated that anyone not offering Aadhaar cannot be denied any service. About the
Unique Identification Authority of India
Abhinandan Varthaman is to be awarded the first Bhagwan Mahavir Ahimsa Puraskar
Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman
has been chosen for the first Bhagwan Mahavir Ahimsa Puraskar
constituted by the Akhil Bharatiya Digambar Jain Mahasamiti. The
award carries a cash prize of Rs.2.51 lakh, a memento, and a
citation. It will be presented to Abhinandan Varthaman on April
17 the Mahavir Jayanti. Abhinandan Varthaman, a wing-
commander in the Indian Air Force shot into limelight in the
ongoing bilateral tensions between Indian and Pakistan aftermath
of the Pulwama terror attack. In the dogfight that followed, he
crossed into Pakistan territory wherein he was struck by missiles.
He was captured by the Pakistan Military and was later handed
over to India as a peace gesture.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has banned the Jamaat-e-lslami of Jammu and Kashmir for a period of 5 years
under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
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