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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

PM pays tribute to Bal Gangadhar Tilak On His 100th Death Anniversary

News: Prime minister has paid tribute to the freedom fighter and educationist Bal Gangadhar Tilak on his 100 death anniversary. Facts: Bal Gangadhar Tilak: He was an Indian nationalist, teacher and an independence activist.He was also conferred with the title of Lokmanya. As Educationist: He founded the Deccan Education Society in 1884 along with his… Continue reading PM pays tribute to Bal Gangadhar Tilak On His 100th Death Anniversary

eVIN reaches 32 states & UTs to be rolled out soon in remaining areas: Health Ministry

News: The Ministry of Health has said that Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network (eVIN) has reached 32 states and Union territories and will be rolled out in the remaining areas soon. Facts: Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network(eVIN): It is an innovative technological solution aimed at strengthening immunization supply chain systems across the country. Purpose: To provide real-time… Continue reading eVIN reaches 32 states & UTs to be rolled out soon in remaining areas: Health Ministry

Draft Defence Production and Export Promotion Policy, 2020

News: The Ministry of Defence(MoD) has released draft Defence Production and Export Promotion Policy 2020(DPEPP 2020). Facts: Aim: To provide impetus to self-reliance in defence manufacturing under the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. Objectives  To achieve a turnover of Rs 1,75,000 Crores (US$ 25Bn) including export of Rs 35,000 Crore (US$ 5 Billion) in Aerospace and… Continue reading Draft Defence Production and Export Promotion Policy, 2020

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