Puri Jagannath temple panel for construction of chariots

News:The Managing Committee of Shree Jagannath Temple has re­commended construction of chariots used in the annual rath yatra.However,uncertainty continued to prevail over holding the festival due to Coronavirus pandemic. Facts: The Jagannath Rath Yatra festival is popularly known as the ‘Festival of Chariots’. The festival is dedicated to Lord Jagannath,his sister Goddess Subhadra and elder… Continue reading Puri Jagannath temple panel for construction of chariots

IDEAthon on ‘The Future of River Management’

News:National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) and the National Institute of Urban Affairs(NIUA) has organized an IDEAthon on “The Future of River Management’. Facts: Aim:To explore how the Covid-19 crisis can shape river management strategies for the future and to examine how the social angle of rivers can be leveraged on to address other crises.… Continue reading IDEAthon on ‘The Future of River Management’

Rural Development Minister launches Saras collection on GeM portal

News: Rural Development Minister launched the Saras collection on Government e Marketplace (GeM) portal Facts: The Saras collection showcases daily utility products made by rural self-help groups.  It is an initiative of Government e Marketplace (GeM) and the DeenDayalAntyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) Aim: To provide markets in rural areas with access to Central… Continue reading Rural Development Minister launches Saras collection on GeM portal

Aarogya Setu Mitr brings a doctor at your fingertips

News:The Government of India has launched Aarogya Setu Mitr portal under Public-Private Partnership(PPP) mode. Facts: Aarogya Setu Mitr Portal will be available on Aarogya Setu app. Purpose: To offer free tele-consultation for those with Covid-19-like symptoms and ancillary services at market rates such as home collection of samples for diagnostics and medicine delivery.  Bodies Involved:It… Continue reading Aarogya Setu Mitr brings a doctor at your fingertips

NBWL’s nod for road through Namdapha Tiger Reserve

News:National Board for Wild Life(NBWL) has approved a road through Namdapha Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh.The road could improve patrolling in the reserve as 90% of it is inaccessible. Facts: The Namdapha Tiger Reserve is India’s easternmost tiger reserve located in Arunachal Pradesh near the international border with Myanmar. It was established as a wildlife… Continue reading NBWL’s nod for road through Namdapha Tiger Reserve

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