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
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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
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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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Ministry of Tourism hosts 13th webinar titled ‘Destination- Sariska Tiger reserve’ of “Dekho Apna Desh” series
News:Ministry of Tourism’s Dekho ApnaDesh webinar on 1st May 2020 was ‘Destination- Sariska Tiger reserve’ Facts: Sariska Tiger Reserve is located in Alwar district, Rajasthan.It is a part of the Aravalli Range and the Kathiawar-Gir dry deciduous forests’ ecoregion. It was given the status of a tiger reserve in 1978. Kankwadi Fort, a 16th-century fort,… Continue reading Ministry of Tourism hosts 13th webinar titled ‘Destination- Sariska Tiger reserve’ of “Dekho Apna Desh” series
