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

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

DRDO develops UV Disinfection Tower

News: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed an Ultra Violet (UV) Disinfection Tower. Facts: It is a UV based area sanitiser designed and developed by Laser Science & Technology Centre (LASTEC), the Delhi based premier laboratory of DRDO Objective: rapid and chemical free disinfection of high infection prone areas. It is useful for… Continue reading DRDO develops UV Disinfection Tower

India slips two places on global press freedom index

News: 2020 World Press Freedom Index was released. Facts: It is an annual ranking of countries which shows the degree of freedom that journalists, news organisations, and netizens have in each country. It ranks 180 countries. Published by:Reporters Without Borders 2020 World Press Freedom Index: Global: Norway ranks 1st. China is at 177th and North… Continue reading India slips two places on global press freedom index

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