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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

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

Integrated Skill Development Scheme in the Textile Sector

News:Recently,a meeting was organised under Samarth-Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles sector(SCBTS) to familiarize the stakeholders about the scheme and its guidelines. Facts: About Samarth-Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles sector(SCBTS): Samarth is a skill development scheme under the Union Ministry of Textiles. The scheme aims to provide skill development to the youth for gainful… Continue reading Integrated Skill Development Scheme in the Textile Sector

Enrollment of Persons with Disabilities under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)

News:Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has informed Lok Sabha that there are certain incentives to encourage participation of Persons with Disabilities(PwD) under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY). Facts: About Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana(PMKVY): Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship(MSDE).  The… Continue reading Enrollment of Persons with Disabilities under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)

Bougainville: Will it become the world’s next country?

News:Bougainville which is a part of Papua New Guinea is about to vote on independence.And,if the people votes for independence,Bougainville could become the world’s next country. Facts: About Bougainville: Bougainville is currently an autonomous province of Papua New Guinea- one of the most populous Pacific island states.It forms part of the Solomon Islands archipelago. The… Continue reading Bougainville: Will it become the world’s next country?

GDP slump will hit $5 tn target, warns NITI Aayog

News:According to NITI Aayog,the road to a $5 trillion economy by 2025 is beset with many speed-breakers. Facts: NITI Aayog on $5 trillion economy by 2025: Niti Aayog said that the nominal GDP growth which is a measure of growth without accounting for inflation has to be at least 12.4% on average if the target… Continue reading GDP slump will hit $5 tn target, warns NITI Aayog

Last nails in the coffin of British rule’: Remembering Lala Lajpat Rai on his death anniversary

News:Recently,November 17 was observed as the death anniversary of Lala Lajpat Rai,the firebrand Indian nationalist leader affectionately called ‘Punjab Kesari’. Facts: About Lala Lajpat Rai: Lala Lajpat Rai was born at Dhudike near Ludhiana in Punjab in 1865.He studied law at the Government College, Lahore. Early in life,he became a follower of Dayanand Saraswati,the founder… Continue reading Last nails in the coffin of British rule’: Remembering Lala Lajpat Rai on his death anniversary

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