What is the News? The President has inaugurated the annual Madhavpur Mela in Gujarat and said that the cultural fair is a “festival of uniting people of the country through feelings”. What is Madhavpur Mela? Madhavpur Mela is a religio-cultural fair taking place every year in Madhavpur, a village on the Porbandar coast in Gujarat.… Continue reading Explained: Mythology, politics behind Gujarat’s Madhavpur Mela, and why CMs from Northeast are visiting it
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Explained: Why lemons are so costly now
What is the News? Over the last few weeks, the price of lemon has touched unprecedented highs, with a single lemon selling between Rs 10 and Rs 15 in most markets. What is Lemon(Nimbu)? In India, Nimbu comes under two broad categories: lemon and lime. The small, round and thin-skinned kaagzi is the most commonly… Continue reading Explained: Why lemons are so costly now
Sensor-based irrigation system using bank filtration saves water & increases farmer’s income
What is the News? A sensor-based irrigation system using bank filtration technology and controlled via Web/Mobile app has been installed at Sal River near Navelim and Nauta lake at Cortalim, Goa. What is the Sensor-Based Irrigation System developed? Developed by: The Energy and Resources Institute(TERI) in collaboration with the National Institute of Technology(NIT), Goa has… Continue reading Sensor-based irrigation system using bank filtration saves water & increases farmer’s income
Explained: What is Canister Launched Anti-Armour Loiter Ammunition that the Army wants?
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Canister Launched Anti-Armour Loiter Ammunition(CALM) System?3 What are the advantages of this CALM System?4 Where will the CALM System be deployed? What is the News? The Indian Army has issued a Request for Information(RFI) for the Canister Launched Anti-Armour Loiter Ammunition(CALM) System. What is a Canister Launched… Continue reading Explained: What is Canister Launched Anti-Armour Loiter Ammunition that the Army wants?
Modernisation of Prisons Project: MHA to aid states to procure body cameras for prison staff, mobile jammers for jail
What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs has released guidelines for the implementation of the Modernisation of Prisons Project. Note: ‘Prisons’ is a State subject under the State List of the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India. Hence, the management and administration of Prisons falls exclusively in the domain of the State… Continue reading Modernisation of Prisons Project: MHA to aid states to procure body cameras for prison staff, mobile jammers for jail
Union Minister launches the Utsav Portal at the inaugural day of Amrit Samagam Conference
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Utsav Portal?3 What is Amrit Samagam?4 What is Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav(AKAM)? What is the News? The Union Minister for Tourism has launched Utsav Portal at the Amrit Samagam Conference. What is Utsav Portal? Launched by: Ministry of Tourism Aim: It is a digital initiative that aims to… Continue reading Union Minister launches the Utsav Portal at the inaugural day of Amrit Samagam Conference
Explained: Midday meal and supplements
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Mid Day Meal Scheme?3 What is on the menu in the Mid Day Meal Scheme?4 Why should Eggs be part of the Mid Day Meal Scheme? What is the News? From the next academic session, Karnataka is likely to become the 13th state to provide eggs under… Continue reading Explained: Midday meal and supplements
‘SVANidhi se Samriddhi’ launched in additional 126 cities
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is SVANidhi se Samriddhi Program?2.1 Key Features of the Scheme3 What are the achievements of the Program? What is the News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs(MoHUA) has launched ‘SVANidhi se Samriddhi’ program in additional 126 cities across 14 States/ UTs. What is SVANidhi se Samriddhi Program? Launched… Continue reading ‘SVANidhi se Samriddhi’ launched in additional 126 cities
DoT invites ministries, industry tie-up to build 5G use-case ecosystems
What is the News? The Department of Telecommunications(DoT) has invited the Expression of Interest (EoI) for the “5G Vertical Engagement and Partnership Programme (VEPP)”. What is the 5G Vertical Engagement and Partnership Programme(VEPP)? Launched by: Department of Telecommunications(DoT) Objective: To build strong collaborative partnerships across 5G Use-case ecosystem stakeholders with velocity and with an exclusive… Continue reading DoT invites ministries, industry tie-up to build 5G use-case ecosystems
Union Home Minister inaugurates Seema Darshan Project on Gujarat’s border with Pakistan
What is the News? The Union Home Minister has inaugurated the Seema Darshan Project at Nadabet in the border district of Banaskantha in Gujarat. What is Seema Darshan Project? Launched by: It is a joint initiative of the Tourism Department of the state government and the BSF Gujarat Frontier. Aim: To develop border tourism in… Continue reading Union Home Minister inaugurates Seema Darshan Project on Gujarat’s border with Pakistan
