‘Road traffic injuries are a growing health issue’ The Health Ministry has released a communication material on prevention and First Aid for road traffic injuries. Road traffic injuries have become a major public health issue in India, accounting for 1.47 lakh deaths in 2017. It has significant impacts like a) loss of economically productive young… Continue reading ‘Road traffic injuries are a growing health issue’
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Only 4 UDAN routes in northeast operational
Only 4 UDAN routes in northeast operational According to Airport Authority of India’s records, only 4 UDAN routes in North-East India is currently operational. Launched in 2017, the UdeDeshkaAamNaagrik (UDAN) scheme aims to promote affordable regional air connectivity. It seeks to connect under-served and un-served airports in India through revival of existing air-strips and airports.… Continue reading Only 4 UDAN routes in northeast operational
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – February 11, 2019
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“Light House Projects challenge” launched – to bring about Paradigm shift in housing construction Technology Sector
The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs has launched the Light House Projects challenge. Under this challenge, States/ UTs will select six sites across India for constructing the Lighthouse projects under GHTC-India. The selected sites for lighthouse projects will be used as an ‘open laboratory’ for live demonstration of advanced technologies. Lighthouse projects mean model projects. Global Housing… Continue reading “Light House Projects challenge” launched – to bring about Paradigm shift in housing construction Technology Sector
TRAI’s New Tariff Regulations kick in for Feb 1st
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) – the regulator of the telecommunications sector in India- has put forward a new tariff and regulatory framework for Direct-to-Home (DTH) and cable services. The new framework aims to lower the cost of TV viewing for consumers. According to the new regulations, a) Customer have to pay fixed Network… Continue reading TRAI’s New Tariff Regulations kick in for Feb 1st
Cultural Heritage Youth Leadership Programme (CHYLP)
Cultural Heritage Youth Leadership Programme (CHYLP) aims to enrich the awareness of Indian culture among youth and develop appropriate leadership. It seeks to promote a) cultural awareness; b) mutual understanding and respect, c) develop a love for India’s rich cultural heritage. The focus of the programme is on the less privileged children residing in backward… Continue reading Cultural Heritage Youth Leadership Programme (CHYLP)
Swachh Shakti 2019: Rural women Champions for Swachh Bharat
Prime Minister has launched Swachh Shakti 2019 at Kurukshetra, Haryana. Swachh Shakti-2019 is a national event which aims to showcase the leadership role played by rural women in Swachh Bharat Mission. Swacch Bharat Mission a massive mass movement that seeks to achieve Clean and Open Defecation Free (ODF) India by 2019. The first Swachh Shakti event was organised in… Continue reading Swachh Shakti 2019: Rural women Champions for Swachh Bharat
Third round of OALP offers 23 oil, gas, coal-bed methane blocks
The union government has launched the third round of oilfield auctions under the Open acreage Licensing Programme (OALP) OALP is a part of Hydrocarbons Exploration and Licensing Policy (HELP). It aims at enabling faster survey and assessment of areas with oil and gas potential. Under the programme, exploration companies can select their operation blocks without… Continue reading Third round of OALP offers 23 oil, gas, coal-bed methane blocks
India and Norway launch initiative to combat Marine Pollution
India and Norway has signed a letter of intent establishing the India-Norway Marine Pollution Initiative. The initiative aims to combat marine pollution- one of the fastest growing environmental concerns in 21st century. It envisages a) support to local governments in implementing sustainable waste management practices, b) develop systems for examining sources and scope of marine… Continue reading India and Norway launch initiative to combat Marine Pollution
Jaipur birding fair dedicated to conservation of waders
Tourism & Wildlife Society of India has organised 22nd edition of Indian Birding Fair on the banks of Man Sagar Lake. Man Sagar Lake is an artificial lake located in Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. It is named after Raja Man Singh, the then ruler of Amer. The lake was constructed in 1690 AD by… Continue reading Jaipur birding fair dedicated to conservation of waders
