Microsoft launches framework to facilitate digital transformation of schools News:Microsoft has launched its ‘K-12 Education Transformation Framework’ to facilitate comprehensive digital transformation of schools in India. Facts: About the K-12 Education Transformation Framework: The framework is aimed at facilitating comprehensive digital transformation of schools in India. It will provide efficient tools to achieve the ambitious… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 23rd, 2019
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UN Security Council reaffirms its opposition to chemical weapons
News: The United Nations Security Council has unanimously passed a declaration proposed by Britain expressing support for the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons. Facts: About Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons It aims to eliminate an entire category… Continue reading UN Security Council reaffirms its opposition to chemical weapons
Kalaburagi Airport Inaugurated Under UDAN / RCS
News: Kalaburagi airport in Karnataka has been inaugurated. The airport has been built under the UDAN-RCS Scheme. Facts: About UDAN Scheme: The Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)-Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) scheme was launched in 2017 by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The scheme is a component of the National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP), 2016.… Continue reading Kalaburagi Airport Inaugurated Under UDAN / RCS
Mahila Shakti Kendra (MSK) Scheme
News: Minister of Women and Child Development has given information about Mahila Shakti Kendra (MSK) Scheme, in the Lok Sabha. Facts: Mahila Shakti Kendra (MSK) Scheme was launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development in 2017. Aim: to empower rural women through community participation and to create an environment in which they realize… Continue reading Mahila Shakti Kendra (MSK) Scheme
Over 80% adolescents globally lack sufficient physical activity: WHO
News: A new WHO-led study, published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health journal, has said that the majority of adolescents worldwide are not sufficiently physically active, putting their current and future health at risk. Facts: … Continue reading Over 80% adolescents globally lack sufficient physical activity: WHO
Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya
News: Researchers have proposed to integrate living root bridges in modern architecture around the world, and potentially help make cities more environment-friendly. Facts: About Living Root bridges Living root bridges are Ficus elastica based suspension bridges within dense tropical rainforests in Khasi and Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya state. Ficus elastica is conducive to the growth… Continue reading Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya
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Microsoft launches framework to facilitate digital transformation of schools
News:Microsoft has launched its ‘K-12 Education Transformation Framework’ to facilitate comprehensive digital transformation of schools in India. Facts: About the K-12 Education Transformation Framework: The framework is aimed at facilitating comprehensive digital transformation of schools in India. It will provide efficient tools to achieve the ambitious change many schools seek and to thoughtfully integrate technology… Continue reading Microsoft launches framework to facilitate digital transformation of schools
Arundhati Scheme: Assam Govt to gift 10 gm of gold to every bride
News:Assam Government has announced the launch of ‘Arundhati Swarna Yojana’. Facts: About Arundhati Swarna scheme: The scheme is aimed to strengthen women empowerment and reduce child marriage. Under this scheme,state government will give each beneficiary bride fixed amount to buy 10 grams(one tola) of gold during her marriage if the marriage is registered. The state… Continue reading Arundhati Scheme: Assam Govt to gift 10 gm of gold to every bride
Central Road and Infrastructure Fund
News:Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways has informed Lok Sabha about the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund. Facts: About Central Road and Infrastructure Fund: The Central Road and Infrastructure Fund which was earlier known as Central Road Fund(CRF) was established under the Central Road Fund Act,2000 The fund is basically a cess imposed along… Continue reading Central Road and Infrastructure Fund
