1. Government of India Blocks 118 Mobile Apps

• The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India has decided to block 118 mobile apps in view of the emergent nature of threats
• These applications have been blocked as there was information that these apps are engaged in activities which is prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state as well as public order
• The step is expected to safeguard the interests of crores of Indian mobile and internet users and will also ensure safety, security and sovereignty of Indian cyberspace

2. Union Power Minister RK Singh launches “Green Term Ahead Market”

• Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge) for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Raj Kumar Singh launched the Pan-India Green Term Ahead Market (GTAM) in New Delhi virtually, for electricity
• GTAM is the World’s First Exclusive Product Market for the renewable energy sector
• GTAM will lead to an increase in the number of participants in the Renewable Energy Sector
• It will benefit buyers of Renewable Energy (RE) by providing them competitive prices, and transparent, flexible procurement

3. Union Minister of Education launches mobile app “EnglishPro”

• Union Minister of Education has launched a free mobile app named “EnglishPro”.
• The mobile application has been developed by the English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad under University Social Responsibility (USR).
• This app will be “a useful digital tool” and will act as an educational resource for the teachers, students and for people from varied backgrounds
• The first-of-its-kind initiative by any university in the country, the mobile application “EnglishPro” will help learners in developing Indian English Pronunciation in the unique “Indian” way
• In the near future, EFLU will also come up with more advanced versions of the mobile application to address the larger learner-needs

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1. Ministry of Tribal Affairs receives SKOCH Gold Award

• SKOCH Gold Award has been awarded to the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) for its “Empowerment of Tribals through IT enabled Scholarship Schemes” project
• The project was launched to show Government of India’s commitment to realize the dreams of Digital India and bringing transparency as well as ease in the delivery of services
• The 66th SKOCH 2020 Competition was held with name “INDIA RESPONDS TO COVID THROUGH DIGITAL GOVERNANCE”.
• The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) participated in the DIGITAL INDIA & E-GOVERNANCE-2020 Competition

1. A book titled ‘RAW: A History of India’s Covert Operations’ authored by Yatish Yadav

• The book, titled “RAW: A History of India”s Covert Operations” has authored by investigative journalist and author Yatish Yadav
• A new book gives a peep into the heroic covert operations carried by India’s external spy agency Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) and thereby narrates a gripping account of what actually happens behind the grey walls of the secret society.

2. A book titled ‘Amazing Ayodhya’ authored by Neena Rai

• The book titled ˜Amazing Ayodhya’ has been authored by Neena Rai
• The book offers “authentic information” about the city, which will not only help understand the life and times of ancient Hindus but also the revered figures of Rama and Sita
• The book is publishing by house Bloomsbury