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
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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
International Labour Day 2020
News:May 1 is observed as the International Labour Day in order to celebrate the labours and the working class. Facts: The Labour Day was designated on this day in the memory of the Haymarket affair of 1886 in Chicago, USA. Haymarket Affair:It was a rally in support of workers demanding an eight-hour workday.This resulted in… Continue reading International Labour Day 2020
USAID to provide 3 million USD for India’s PAHAL project
News:United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced that it is going to provide 3 million USD for India’s PAHAL project. Facts: PAHAL Project: PAHAL(Partnerships for Affordable Healthcare Access and Longevity) is a joint initiative of USAID and IPE Global. Aim:To provide support to growth stage social enterprises in developing affordable & quality healthcare… Continue reading USAID to provide 3 million USD for India’s PAHAL project
Kovilpatti Kadalai Mittai and Kashmir saffron gets GI tag
News:Geographical Indication Registry of India has accorded Geographical Indication(GI) tag to Kovilpatti Kadalai Mittai and Kashmir saffron. Facts: Kovilpatti Kadalai Mittai: It is peanut candy made in southern parts of Tamil Nadu.The candy is prepared from groundnut and jaggery. Uniqueness: a) Water is exclusively used from the river Thamirabarani and b) Production process is done… Continue reading Kovilpatti Kadalai Mittai and Kashmir saffron gets GI tag
Germany classifies Hezbollah as terrorist organisation
News:Germany has labelled Hezbollah as a terrorist Organisation and has banned all their activities. Facts: Hezbollah(the Party of God): It is a Shia Islamist political, military and social organisation that has considerable power in Lebanon. Additional Facts: Other organisations in News: Boko Haram: It is a violent Islamist insurgent group founded in 2002 in Northeast… Continue reading Germany classifies Hezbollah as terrorist organisation
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