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Prime Minister launches the Age Appropriate Fitness Protocols

News: Indian Prime Minister launched the Age Appropriate Fitness Protocols on the occasion of the first anniversary of the Fit India Movement. Facts: Fit India Movement was launched in 2019 on the occasion of National Sports day (29th August) Aim: To encourage people to inculcate physical activity and sports in their everyday lives. Nodal Ministry:… Continue reading Prime Minister launches the Age Appropriate Fitness Protocols

GST Compensation issue: analysis

GST Compensation issue In News: Centre-state friction is growing over pending GST compensation payments issue under the Goods and Services Tax (GST).  The Finance Minister noted that the financial crisis facing the States is a result of an “act of God”. About GST The Goods and Services Tax in India is comprehensive, multi-stage, destination-based value-added… Continue reading GST Compensation issue: analysis

Fungi tablets to tackle crop stubble burning by farmers

News: Scientists at Indian Agriculture Research Institute (IARI) have invented PUSA Decomposer. Facts: It is a set of four tablets made by extracting fungi strains that help the paddy straw to decompose at a much faster rate than usual. It gives farmers the option to shred the straw, spray a solution containing the fungal strains,… Continue reading Fungi tablets to tackle crop stubble burning by farmers

‘Kritagya’ Hackathon by National Agricultural Higher Education Project of ICAR

News: Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has planned a hackathon named “KRITAGYA” Facts: It aims to promote potential technology solutions for enhancing farm mechanization with special emphasis on women friendly equipments. It has been planned under National Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP). Additional Information: NAHEP It is a Government of India and World Bank… Continue reading ‘Kritagya’ Hackathon by National Agricultural Higher Education Project of ICAR

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