News:Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister has launched the flagship ‘Amma Vodi’ scheme’. Facts: About ‘Amma Vodi’ scheme’: The scheme aims to provide direct financial assistance annually to poor and financially weak mothers or guardians to support them in educating their children. Under the scheme,the students belonging to Below Poverty Line and students studying in classes I… Continue reading Andhra Pradesh CM Launches Amma Vodi Scheme
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This word means: Coronavirus
News:Scientist has said that the mysterious respiratory illness that has affected dozens of people in a Chinese city may be caused by a new coronavirus. Facts: About Coronavirus: A coronavirus is a common form of virus that typically causes upper-respiratory tract illness.The infections can range from common cold to others causing severe respiratory and intestinal… Continue reading This word means: Coronavirus
Citizens can soon file grievances on CPGRAMS portal in Indian languages
News:During DARPG Hackathon,Minister of Personnel,Public Grievances and Pensions has said that citizens can soon lodge their grievances on the CPGRAMS portal in Indian languages. Facts: About DARPG Hackathon: Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances under Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions is conducting an Online Hackathon for inviting innovative solutions for the Citizen… Continue reading Citizens can soon file grievances on CPGRAMS portal in Indian languages
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Must Read News Articles I 11th January 2020
GS -2 Poll bonds worth Rs.6,000 crore sold in 2 years A RTI query has revealed that more than 11,770 EBs worth almost Rs. 6,000 crore has been sold in the past two years. Sec 144 not a tool to suppress opinion: SC The SC has ruled that the orders of restriction issued under Section… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 11th January 2020
Union Power Minister releases State Energy Efficiency Index 2019
News: Haryana, Karnataka and Kerala have topped the State Energy Efficiency Index 2019. Facts: About State Energy Efficiency Index It tracks the progress of Energy Efficiency (EE) initiatives in 36 states and union territories based on 97 significant indicators. It was first released in 2018. It is developed by Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in… Continue reading Union Power Minister releases State Energy Efficiency Index 2019
Climate news aggregator launches dashboard to track progress of air pollution management plan
News: Climate and energy news aggregator, http://www.carboncopy.info, has launched a dashboard — ncap.carboncopy.info — to track the progress of National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). Facts: The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) was launched in 2019 by Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC). It is a five-year action plan with 2019 as the first… Continue reading Climate news aggregator launches dashboard to track progress of air pollution management plan
Nari Shakti Puraskar 2019 to be conferred on March 8
News: Nari Shakti Puraskar will be conferred on the 8th of March on the occasion of International Women’s Day. Facts: About Nari Shakti Puraskar It is conferred on eminent women and institutions rendering distinguished service to the cause of women. The award was instituted by the Ministry of Women & Child Development in 1999. Additional… Continue reading Nari Shakti Puraskar 2019 to be conferred on March 8
Home Minister Amit Shah dedicates National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal to nation
News: Union Minister for Home Affairs inaugurated the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) and also dedicated National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal to the Nation. Facts: Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) It was approved in 2018 to combat cybercrime in India in a comprehensive and coordinated manner. It functions under the Ministry of Home… Continue reading Home Minister Amit Shah dedicates National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal to nation
