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24 million may drop out of school due to COVID-19 impact: U.N.

News: United Nations(UN) has released a report titled “Policy Brief: Education During Covid-19 and Beyond”. Facts: Key Takeaways: Around 24 million children and youth (from pre-primary to tertiary) could drop out or not have access to school due to the COVID-19 pandemic’s economic impact. Additional Facts: Save Our Children: It is a campaign launched by… Continue reading 24 million may drop out of school due to COVID-19 impact: U.N.

Women Entrepreneurship and Empowerment(WEE) Initiative

News: Eleven women entrepreneurs have been shortlisted for awards under ‘Women Entrepreneurship and Empowerment’ initiative. Facts: Women Entrepreneurship and Empowerment(WEE): It is a first of its kind social national initiative to strengthen women ecosystem.  Founded by: The initiative has been founded by IIT Delhi and is supported by the Department of Science and Technology. Aim:… Continue reading Women Entrepreneurship and Empowerment(WEE) Initiative

Union Minister of MSME approves Khadi Agarbatti Atma Nirbhar Mission

News: Union Minister for MSME has approved a program proposed by Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC) named “Khadi Agarbatti Atma Nirbhar Mission”. Facts: Khadi Agarbatti Atma Nirbhar Mission: It aims at creating employment for unemployed and migrant workers in different parts of the country while increasing domestic Agarbatti production substantially. Mode: The scheme has been… Continue reading Union Minister of MSME approves Khadi Agarbatti Atma Nirbhar Mission

Union Minister of Agriculture launches the Sahakar Cooptube NCDC Channel

News: Union Agriculture Minister has launched the ‘Sahakar Cooptube NCDC Channel’. Facts: Sahakar Cooptube NCDC Channel: It is a YouTube channel launched by National Cooperative Development Corporation(NCDC) to encourage farmers and the youth to take benefit of cooperatives. Additional Facts: NCDC: It is an apex statutory institution established by an Act of Parliament in 1963… Continue reading Union Minister of Agriculture launches the Sahakar Cooptube NCDC Channel

Time capsules: what they contain, how they are installed and why

News: Ahead of the laying of the foundation stone for the Ram temple in Ayodhya, claims and denials have emerged about plans by the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust to put in a time capsule. Facts: Time Capsule: It is a container of any size or shape which accommodates documents, photos and artefacts typical of… Continue reading Time capsules: what they contain, how they are installed and why

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