News:Government has said that eight states including Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Karnataka have finalised the action plan for agriculture export policy. Facts: About Agriculture Export Policy: The Union Cabinet had approved the Agriculture Export Policy in 2018. The policy aims to harness export potential of Indian agriculture through suitable policy instruments to make India… Continue reading Eight states finalise action plan for agri export policy: Govt
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Isro signs pact with astrophysics institute to set up optical Telescopes
News:The Indian Space Research Organization has signed a pact with Indian Institute of Astrophysics to establish an optical telescope under Project NETRA. Facts: About Project NETRA: Project NETRA is an early warning system in space to detect debris and other hazards to Indian satellites. Under the project,the ISRO plans to put up many observational facilities:… Continue reading Isro signs pact with astrophysics institute to set up optical Telescopes
UJALA & Street Lighting National Programme Completed Five Successful years of Illuminating India
News:Government of India’s UJALA scheme and Street Lighting National Programme (SLNP) of the central government has completed five successful years. Facts: About UJALA: UJALA stands for Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All.The scheme was launched in 2015. Aim:It aims at promoting efficient usage of energy consumption, energy savings and efficient lighting for all. Implementation:Electricity… Continue reading UJALA & Street Lighting National Programme Completed Five Successful years of Illuminating India
National Pension Scheme for traders fails to gain traction
News:The National Pension Scheme for traders also called the Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-dhan Yojana has failed to gain traction among the traders. Facts: The Government has set a target of 50 lakh enrolment by the end of March 2020.However,only 25,000 persons have applied so far. Among all states Uttar Pradesh has the highest number… Continue reading National Pension Scheme for traders fails to gain traction
I-STEM Portal has been launched by PM at Indian Science Congress(ISC)
News:Prime minister has launched the I-STEM Portal at the 107th Indian Science Congress(ISC). Facts: About I-STEM Portal: I-STEM is Indian Science, Technology and Engineering Facilities web portal. The National Portal is the gateway for researchers to locate the specific facility(ies) they need for their R&D work and identify the one that is either located closest… Continue reading I-STEM Portal has been launched by PM at Indian Science Congress(ISC)
Vertical Farming: A silent Revolution in Agriculture
News : Vertical Farming is emerging as a silent revolution in agricultural production sector. Facts: About Vertical Farming: Vertical Farming is the process of growing agricultural crops in vertical stacks, mostly in a controlled environment. Under Vertical Farming,the plants are grown indoors with or without soil. This protects the crops from incessant rains, unruly winds… Continue reading Vertical Farming: A silent Revolution in Agriculture
FSSAI launches ‘Verified Milk Vendor Scheme’ in Gujarat
News:The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India(FSSAI) has launched ‘Verified Milk Vendors Scheme’ in Gujarat. Facts: About Verified Milk Vendors Scheme: The scheme aims to address the issues of quality and safety in raw milk that is supplied directly to consumers by unorganised milk vendors. Under the scheme, all the unorganised milk producers and… Continue reading FSSAI launches ‘Verified Milk Vendor Scheme’ in Gujarat
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 4th, 2020
KVIC opened first silk processing plant in Gujarat to boost production of signature Patola Saree News: Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) opened the first Silk Processing Plant for Patola sarees at Surendranagar in Gujarat. Facts: About Patola Sarees ‘Patan Patola’ is a double-sided saree from Patan, Gujarat. They are made using vegetable dyes. The… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 4th, 2020
[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 4, 2020
1. Poor sanitation is a major reason for poor health of the population in Indian cities. Elaborate. Also suggest some measures to improve the situation. The Hindu 2. With a coastline expanding around 7500 Km India needs to replicate the successes in space exploration to the oceans as well. Discuss the need and importance of… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I January 4, 2020
Maharashtra Govt launches ‘Cyber Safe Women’ initiative
News:Maharashtra Government has launched a ‘Cyber Safe Women’ initiative. Facts: About ‘Cyber Safe Women’ initiative: The initiative aims to spread awareness against atrocities committed against children and women.The initiative will also create awareness about laws on cybercrime. The campaign is to be implemented all over the state by the State Government in collaboration with state… Continue reading Maharashtra Govt launches ‘Cyber Safe Women’ initiative
