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Special Trains For Migrants, Students

News: Six “shramik special” trains departed from Kerala, Telangana, Maharashtra and Rajasthan. Facts: Sramik Special trains have been launched by the Ministry of Railways for stranded migrants amidst Coronovaris lockdown. Each “shramik” train carries between 1,000 and 1,200 people to ensure social distancing during travel.  All passengers are screened for coronavirus symptoms prior to boarding;… Continue reading Special Trains For Migrants, Students

5 more states under One Nation, One Ration Card Plan

News: Consumer Affairs Minister approved the integration of five more States and Union Territories with the National Cluster under the One Nation, One Ration Card plan. These states are Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Facts: One nation one ration card scheme envisages  inter-state portability of… Continue reading 5 more states under One Nation, One Ration Card Plan

India’s R&D expenditure & scientific publications on the rise

News: R&D Statistics and Indicators 2019-20 was released. It is based on national S&T survey 2018 conducted by National Science and Technology Management Information (NSTMIS), Department of Science and Technology (DST) Facts: India’s per capita R&D expenditure has increased to PPP $ 47.2 in 2017-18 from PPP $ 29.2 in 2007-08. India’s gross expenditure in… Continue reading India’s R&D expenditure & scientific publications on the rise

Kisan Sabha App Launched by CSIR

News: CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) launched Kisan Sabha App Facts: Aim: To provide the most economical and timely logistics support to the farmers and increase their profit margins by minimizing interference of middlemen. Features: connects the farmers, transporters, Service providers (like pesticides/ fertilizer dealers), mandi dealers, customers (like big retail outlets, online stores) acts… Continue reading Kisan Sabha App Launched by CSIR

Govt to expand activities under Jal Shakti Abhiyan during monsoon

News:Government has decided to utilise the monsoon season to expand its Jal Shakti Abhiyan by giving priority to irrigation and water conservation works under MGNREGA. Facts: Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Launched Year: 2019 It is a time bound campaign with a mission mode approach intended to improve water availability including ground water conditions in the water… Continue reading Govt to expand activities under Jal Shakti Abhiyan during monsoon

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