In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Electronics and IT Minister has said that 128870 gram panchayats have been connected with optical fibre till date under the BharatNet Project. BharatNet project seeks to provide affordable high speed broadband connectivity to 2.5 lakh gram panchayats across India. The nodal ministry for the project is Ministry… Continue reading Govt to provide broadband connectivity under BharatNet project to all gram panchayats
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Plastic Crust– a new kind of sea pollution
Scientists from the Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre have discovered a new type of plastic pollution which has been dubbed as “plasticrusts”. The study has been published in the journal Science of The Total Environment Plasticrust is a layer of plastic encrusted onto ocean rocks. In 2016, researchers first observed blue and grey plastic patches… Continue reading Plastic Crust– a new kind of sea pollution
Centre plans to set up common online platform for RERA of all states, UTs
The Central government has planned to set up a common online platform for the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) of all states and UTs. The move aims to provide an opportunity to home-buyers, builders and authorities to exchange views. Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA) 2016 is a central legislation which aims to regulate… Continue reading Centre plans to set up common online platform for RERA of all states, UTs
Govt considering hike in pension age limit under Atal Pension Yojana
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has submitted a proposal to increase the limit of pension and age under Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Launched in 2015, Atal Pension Yojana is a government-backed pension scheme administered by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA). The scheme falls under the Ministry of Finance. Under… Continue reading Govt considering hike in pension age limit under Atal Pension Yojana
International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed annually on 26 June. The decision to mark the day was taken in 1987 via resolution 42/112 of the United Nations General Assembly The observance seeks to raise awareness of the major problem that illicit drugs represent to society. It aims to strengthen action… Continue reading International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Must Read News Articles – June 27th, 2019
Archives GS-1 Buddhist relic unearthed in AP village A Buddhist relic has been unearthed by a group of indologists on the right bank of the Gundlakamma river at Anamanaluru village, near Korisapadu, in Prakasam district. GS-2 54 nations back India for UNSC non-permanent seat India has won the unanimous support of all countries in the… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 27th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – June 26, 2019
Download the compilation of all summaries of all the news Articles here Union Cabinet clears fresh DNA profiling bill The Union Cabinet has approved the DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill,2019. DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the molecule that contains the genetic instructions and can be extracted from samples of blood,tissue,hair and bodily fluids.Outside of… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – June 26, 2019
Union Cabinet clears fresh DNA profiling bill
The Union Cabinet has approved the DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill,2019. DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the molecule that contains the genetic instructions and can be extracted from samples of blood,tissue,hair and bodily fluids.Outside of identical twins,no two people have the same DNA pattern. The bill had been tabled earlier this year and was… Continue reading Union Cabinet clears fresh DNA profiling bill
IAF contingent flies to France to participate in Ex-Garuda VI
The Indian Air Force contingent with its aircraft has left for France to participate in bilateral air exercise between Indian and French Air Force named Exercise ‘Garuda-VI’. This is the sixth edition of Exercise Garuda and is being planned at Mont-de-Marsan,French Air Force Base.The last exercise,‘Garuda V’ was held at Air Force Station Jodhpur in… Continue reading IAF contingent flies to France to participate in Ex-Garuda VI
Sinha-led panel proposes ₹5,000 crore stressed asset fund for MSMEs
A Reserve Bank of India(RBI) expert committee tasked with reviewing the current framework for the micro,small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) has submitted its report. The committee has recommended a ₹5,000 crore distressed asset fund for micro,small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The fund will assist units in a cluster where there is a change in the… Continue reading Sinha-led panel proposes ₹5,000 crore stressed asset fund for MSMEs
