Current Affairs 31 July 2021 – IAS Current Affairs
Current Affairs 31 July 2021 focuses on Prelims-Mains perspective. Major events are :
Recent Initiatives in Education Sector
Source : Business Line
Education
What is discussed under Recent Initiatives in Education Sector ?
- All Initiatives
Why in News ?
Prime Minister addressed to mark the completion of one year of reforms under the National Education Policy 2020.
- Also launched multiple initiatives in the education sector.
Information-Monitoring Evaluation and Social Audit (I-MESA)
Source : PIB
Governance
What is discussed under Information-Monitoring Evaluation and Social Audit (I-MESA) ?
- About the Scheme
- What is Social Audit ?
Why in News ?
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has formulated a scheme, namely Information-Monitoring Evaluation and Social Audit (I-MESA) in FY 2021-22.
BRICS Counter-Terrorism Action Plan Finalized
Source : The Hindu
International Relation
What is discussed under BRICS Counter-Terrorism Action Plan Finalized ?
- BRICS counter-terrorism strategy in 2020.
- About BRICS
Why in News ?
BRICS Counter-Terrorism Action Plan has been finalized at the groups working group meet that took place from 28th to 29th July under the chairmanship of India.
Kendu Leaf Trade
Source : Down To Earth
Governance
What is discussed under Kendu Leaf Trade ?
- What is Kendu Leaf ?
- What is the issue ?
Why in News ?
Several children were seen collecting kendu leaves in the Joradobra Phadi (kendu leaf collection centre) under the Kesinga Forest Range, Bhawanipatna division, in Odisha’s Kalahandi district.