The Minister of Culture has informed the Lok Sabha about the Seva Bhoj Yojana. Seva Bhoj Yojna is a Central Sector Scheme to provide reimbursement of CGST and Central Government’s share of IGST paid by charitable and religious institutions on purchase of specific raw food items for serving free food to public or devotees. Under… Continue reading Government of India is running Seva Bhoj Yojana
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Centre set to roll out rotavirus vaccination drive in all states by September this year
Government is set to roll out rotavirus vaccine in the universal immunisation programme across all states by September 2019. As part of the exercise,all 2.6 crore children born annually in India will be eligible to receive free of cost the vaccine that will protect them from diarrhoea. The vaccine is currently being administered in Himachal… Continue reading Centre set to roll out rotavirus vaccination drive in all states by September this year
Over 30 lakh persons enrolled under PM Shram Yogi Maandhan Scheme till July 10
Union Government has said that over 30 lakh persons have been enrolled under Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan Scheme (PM-SYM). Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan(PM-SYM) scheme was announced in the interim budget 2019. Under the scheme,an assured monthly pension of Rs.3000 rupees per month is provided to workers in the unorganised sector after 60 years… Continue reading Over 30 lakh persons enrolled under PM Shram Yogi Maandhan Scheme till July 10
Supreme Court to rule today, says Speaker’s powers need relook
The Supreme Court will deliver its verdict on petitions filed by the rebel legislators of the ruling government in Karnataka. The plea seeks a directive to the speaker of the Karnataka state assembly to decide on their resignations from the Legislative assembly. During the hearing,Supreme Court said that the position and powers of the Speaker… Continue reading Supreme Court to rule today, says Speaker’s powers need relook
Brazil seeks WTO to set up dispute panel in case against India on sugar subsidy
Brazil,Australia and Guatemala’s has requested World Trade Organization (WTO) to set up a Dispute settlement panel(DSB) against India’s sugar subsidies. The countries have said that most subsidies to sugar producers in India violate WTO rules.Several subsidies such as the State-level export subsidies for sugar,Central assistance and export incentives were inconsistent with the WTO rules. The… Continue reading Brazil seeks WTO to set up dispute panel in case against India on sugar subsidy
Explained: Jalyukta Shivar key for Maharashtra, but still has a long road ahead
Jalyukta Shivar is the flagship programme of the Maharashtra government.It was launched in December 2014.It aims to make 5,000 villages free of water scarcity. The scheme targets drought-prone areas by improving water conservation measures in order to make them more water sustainable. The scheme envisaged to arrest maximum run-off water especially during the monsoon months… Continue reading Explained: Jalyukta Shivar key for Maharashtra, but still has a long road ahead
UK marks India Day with new Fast-Track Start-Up Fund
British Prime Minister has announced the creation of a new 40-million pound Fast-Track Start-up Fund. The fund will invest in Indian start-ups which focuses on India’s emerging technology enterprises.The fund will be supported by both the UK and Indian governments as part of the wider UK India-Tech Partnership. The two countries has also launched three… Continue reading UK marks India Day with new Fast-Track Start-Up Fund
Banks’ bad loans down at 9.34 lakh crore at FY19-end
Finance minister has informed the Parliament that Gross non performing assets(NPA) of scheduled commercial banks has declined by Rs 1.02 lakh crore to Rs 9.34 lakh crore in 2018-19. Non-performing assets(NPA) is a loan or advance for which the principal or interest payment remained overdue for a period of 90 days. The decline in number… Continue reading Banks’ bad loans down at 9.34 lakh crore at FY19-end
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 16, 2019
Q.1) “It is estimated that in just 30 years from now, half of India will be living in cities”. In the context of threat of water crisis, how can we ensure the next generations water security to next generations? Suggest some best eco-management practices to ensure water security. Answered Q.2) “In the upcoming years, a… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 16, 2019
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