What is the News? Wings India 2022 has started at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad. What is Wings India 2022? Organized by: Ministry of Civil Aviation(MoCA) and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry(FICCI) Purpose: It is Asia’s largest event on Civil Aviation. It is held biennially (once every two years). The theme for 2022: ‘India@75:… Continue reading Wings India 2022, Asia’s largest event on Civil Aviation, got underway today at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad
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Ministry of Education to conduct a ‘Foundational Learning Study’ to draw a first-hand understanding of the learning levels at the foundational learning stage
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Foundational Learning Study?2.1 Objectives of the study3 What is the importance of Foundational Learning? What is the News? The Ministry of Education will be conducting a ‘Foundational Learning Study’. What is Foundational Learning Study? Conducted by: National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) Aim: To get a… Continue reading Ministry of Education to conduct a ‘Foundational Learning Study’ to draw a first-hand understanding of the learning levels at the foundational learning stage
Mange in Jaisalmer’s desert foxes worries experts
What is the News? Wildlife conservationists have expressed concern after locals spotted a few desert foxes, found in the scrub forests of Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district, suffering from a loss of fur due to the Mange Skin Disease. What is Mange Disease? Mange is a type of skin disease of animals caused by parasitic mites. The… Continue reading Mange in Jaisalmer’s desert foxes worries experts
India’s First-ever SAI National Centre of Excellence for Mountain Terrain Biking and Bicycle Motocross to be set up in Shimla
What is the News? India’s First-ever Sports Authority of India (SAI) National Centre of Excellence(NCOE) for Mountain Terrain Biking and Bicycle Motocross is to be set up in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. What is the National Centre of Excellence(NCOE) for Mountain Terrain Biking and Bicycle Motocross? Setup by: Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in collaboration… Continue reading India’s First-ever SAI National Centre of Excellence for Mountain Terrain Biking and Bicycle Motocross to be set up in Shimla
On cooperatives, House panel tells Govt: Ensure federal features intact
What is the News? A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Food Processing has submitted its report on the creation of the Ministry of Cooperation. What is the Ministry of Cooperation? The Ministry of Cooperation was created by the Government of India in 2021 to work towards strengthening the cooperative movement in India.… Continue reading On cooperatives, House panel tells Govt: Ensure federal features intact
Pacer Initiative
What is the News? The Minister of Earth Sciences has informed Rajya Sabha about the Polar Science and Cryosphere Research(PACER) Initiative. What is PACER Initiative? Launched by: Ministry of Earth Sciences Objective: To study various aspects relating to Polar and the Cryosphere with special emphasis on the Antarctic, Arctic and Glaciers of the Himalayas. Programmes:… Continue reading Pacer Initiative
Bhoomi Rashi Portal
What is the News? The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways has informed Lok Sabha about the Bhoomi Rashi Portal. What is Bhoomi Rashi Portal? Launched by: Ministry of Road Transport & Highways in 2018. Aim: To digitize the land acquisition process for National Highway (NH) projects. The portal is also integrated with the… Continue reading Bhoomi Rashi Portal
Union Minister announced launch of “Dare2eraD TB” by the Department of Biotechnology, M/o Science & Technology
What is the News? On the Occasion of World TB Day, the Union Minister of Science & Technology has announced the launch of the “Dare2eraD TB” program. What is the Dare2eraD TB program? Launched by: Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology. Full-Form: Dare2eraD TB stands for Data-Driven Research to Eradicate TB. Components: Dare2eraD… Continue reading Union Minister announced launch of “Dare2eraD TB” by the Department of Biotechnology, M/o Science & Technology
IQAir’s 2021 report: Mumbai’s pollution level 9 times above WHO limit
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the World Air Quality Report 2021?3 What are the key findings of the report related to India?4 What is the significance of the report?5 Why does the report measure PM 2.5? What is the News? The 2021 World Air Quality Report has been released. What is the World… Continue reading IQAir’s 2021 report: Mumbai’s pollution level 9 times above WHO limit
Union Minister of Rural Development felicitates 75 trained candidates of Project UNNATI under Mahatma Gandhi NREGA
What is the News? Union Minister of Rural Development has felicitated 75 trained candidates of Project UNNATI under MGNREGA. What is Project UNNATI? Launched by: Ministry of Rural Development Purpose: It is a skilling project that aims to upgrade the skill base of the MGNREGA beneficiaries, thereby improving their livelihoods so that they can move… Continue reading Union Minister of Rural Development felicitates 75 trained candidates of Project UNNATI under Mahatma Gandhi NREGA
