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CIC wants break-up of how MPLADS funds are utilised News CIC (Central Information Commissioner) recommends legal framework to ensure MP’s accountability for utilization of MPLADS (Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme) fund. Important facts MPLADS Each MP is given Rs 5 crore annually to be spent on projects of choice in his or her… Continue reading CIC wants break-up of how MPLADS funds are utilised

CIC wants break-up of how MPLADS funds are utilised News CIC (Central Information Commissioner) recommends legal framework to ensure MP’s accountability for utilization of MPLADS (Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme) fund. Important facts MPLADS Each MP is given Rs 5 crore annually to be spent on projects of choice in his or her… Continue reading CIC wants break-up of how MPLADS funds are utilised

The power of Kudumbahree Article Brinda Karat member of Rajya Sabha, from CPI (Marxist), talks about working and importance of Kudumbashree during recent Kerala floods Important facts History and structure of Kudumbashree Kudumbashree is the women empowerment and poverty eradication program, framed and enforced by the State Poverty Eradication Mission (SPEM) by the Government of… Continue reading The power of Kudumbahree

PT FACTS PSL-C42 puts 2 UK satellites into orbit NovaSAR and S1-4 through 44th flight of  PSLV-C42. It was the first night flight launch of PSLV and the 12th flight of the Core Alone version of the vehicle. Core Alone version: Core Alone is its lightest version without the six strap-on motors. It is used… Continue reading PT FACTS

Oysters, a global delicacy, may soon help fight pollution News: Oysters can serve as early warning givers on pollution in the ocean. Important Facts:   Oysters are attached to rocks or other supports in the ocean and are ideal for real-time analysis as they notice the surrounding noises, temperature and light variations. Oysters stationed near offshore… Continue reading Oysters, a global delicacy, may soon help fight pollution

State to set up cyber varsity News The Maharashtra Government is going to set up a varsity dedicated to mitigating cyber threats. Important facts 2. The new Cyber University will train 3,000 professionals to fight online space cyber attacks and internet crimes 3. It will also provide training in 15 other Internet of Things (IoT)… Continue reading State to set up cyber varsity

Saving rivers  News: 1.Central Pollution Control Board in its findings raises concern over critically polluted Rivers. Important Facts: 2.CPCB in its finding has reported an increase in number of polluted rivers from 302 to 351 in two years. 3.Maharashtra, Gujarat and Assam accounted for major segments of polluted Rivers. 4.Various factors leading to river pollution… Continue reading Saving rivers

Agriculture Ministry seeks to boost oilseeds output News: The Agriculture Ministry is focussing on boosting oilseeds production over the next four years. Important Facts: The Ministry has pegged the country’s total vegetable oil requirement at 33.2 million tonnes by 2022 as per the agenda note of National Conference on Agriculture for Rabi Campaign 2018-19. Need… Continue reading Agriculture Ministry seeks to boost oilseeds output

Opinion | High petrol prices can fund public transport News: 1.Central Government should utilize tax revenue to enhance public transport system. Important News: 2.Hike in fuel prices has started a debate on how the Tax revenue from petrol and diesel can provide efficient public transport system in urban area. 3.Central Government levied a road cess… Continue reading Opinion | High petrol prices can fund public transport

Govt proposes to merge Dena Bank, Vijaya Bank and Bank of Baroda  News The government has proposed merger of three public sector banks i.e., Bank of Baroda, Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank. Important fact To create India’s third largest bank with a total business of more than Rs 14.82 lakh crore. This step will particularly… Continue reading Govt proposes to merge Dena Bank, Vijaya Bank and Bank of Baroda