News:Minister of Tourism has inaugurated the nationwide “Paryatan Parv 2019”. Facts: About Paryatan Parv: Paryatan Parv 2019 is dedicated to 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The objective of the event is to draw (a)focus on the benefits of tourism, (b)showcase the cultural diversity of the country and (c)reinforce the principle of “Tourism for All”.… Continue reading Paryatan Parv 2019
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India Economic Summit
News:The World Economic Forum’s 33rd edition of the India Economic Summit will begin from October 3rd in New Delhi. Facts: About the summit: The summit is being held by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with the CII(Confederation of Indian Industry). The theme of the summit is ‘Innovating for India: Strengthening South Asia, Impacting the… Continue reading India Economic Summit
The Gandhian Challenge
News:On the 150th birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi,Atal innovation mission(AIM), NITI Aayog’s Atal Tinkering Labs(ATL) and UNICEF India, including Generation Unlimited has launched ‘The Gandhian Challenge’. Facts: About the Gandhian Challenge: This innovation challenge provides a platform for every child across India to ideate innovative solutions for a sustainable India of their dreams, using Gandhi’s… Continue reading The Gandhian Challenge
Street Lighting National Programme(SLNP)
News:The number of LED street lights in the country has doubled from 49 lakh in March 2018 to 1 crore on October 1,2019.These lights are being installed under the Street Lighting National Programme(SLNP). Facts: About Street Lighting National Programme(SLNP): Street Light National Programme(SLNP) is an initiative of the Government to promote energy efficiency in the… Continue reading Street Lighting National Programme(SLNP)
Explained: How Bangladesh’s economic growth is stealing India’s thunder
News:The economic outlook update released by the Asian Development Bank(ADB) has shown how Bangladesh is the standout economy in terms of growth momentum in South Asia. Facts: What did the report said? The report has said that Bangladesh has been experiencing high and consistently rising economic growth rate while maintaining a stable level of inflation.… Continue reading Explained: How Bangladesh’s economic growth is stealing India’s thunder
Village Secretariat system
News:Andhra Pradesh Government has launched the Village Secretariat system. Facts: About Village Secretariat system: The village secretariat system is aimed at ensuring an efficient and corruption-free delivery of the government’s welfare schemes to households. Under the system,one Village Secretariat has been set up for every population of 2,000 with each one comprising close to a… Continue reading Village Secretariat system
Mo Sarkar initiative
News:Odisha government has launched a new governance initiative named ‘Mo Sarkar’. Facts: About the initiative: The ‘Mo Sarkar’ initiative which means ‘My Government’ is an important transformative initiative of the Odisha government under 5-T programme. The 5-T mantra is based on the philosophy that transparency, teamwork, technology and time leads to transformation. The objective of… Continue reading Mo Sarkar initiative
Stations’ Cleanliness Survey Report’
News:Minister of Railways has released the ‘Stations’ Cleanliness Survey Report’(Cleanliness assessment of Non-suburban and Suburban Stations 2019). Facts: About the survey: The cleanliness survey is an annual exercise carried out by Quality Council of India (QCI). The QCI evaluates railway stations on three broad parameters namely (a)process evaluation (b)direct observation and (c)citizen feedback. The railways… Continue reading Stations’ Cleanliness Survey Report’
NBCC bags contract to develop National Sports University
News:State-owned construction firm NBCC (India) has signed a contract with Department of Sports for development of National Sports University at Imphal, Manipur. Facts: About National Sports University(NSU): National sports university will be set up in Imphal,Manipur. The University will be the first one of its kind to promote sports education in areas of sports science,… Continue reading NBCC bags contract to develop National Sports University
After India-Russia missile deal, U.S. warns allies of sanctions risk
News:United States has warned allies to forgo transactions with Russia as this may risk triggering sanctions under CAATSA act. Facts: Background: India and Russia have concluded the deal for five S-400 ‘Triumf’ missile systems. However,the U.S. has warned that the deal would invoke sanctions under the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA). About Countering… Continue reading After India-Russia missile deal, U.S. warns allies of sanctions risk
