What is the news? Government has announced that Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana(PMMVY) will be extended to cover the second child only if it is a girl.This announcement has met with criticism from activists who have demanded that it be universalised. What is Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)? It was launched in 2017 by… Continue reading Universalise maternity benefit scheme, say activists
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Ministry of Tourism has formulated a National Strategy and Roadmap for Development of Rural Tourism in India- An initiative towards Atma Nirbhar Bharat
What is the news? The Ministry of Tourism has formulated a National Strategy and Roadmap for Development of Rural Tourism in India. What is Rural Tourism? Any form of tourism that showcases the rural life, art, culture, and heritage at rural locations, thereby benefiting the local community economically and socially. It also enables interaction between… Continue reading Ministry of Tourism has formulated a National Strategy and Roadmap for Development of Rural Tourism in India- An initiative towards Atma Nirbhar Bharat
Operation to curb trafficking launched
What is the news? Railway Protection Force(RPF) has launched “Operation AAHT”. What is Operation AAHT? Operation AAHT has been launched to curb human trafficking. As part of the operation, special teams will be deployed on all long-distance trains/routes with focus on rescuing victims, particularly women and children, from the clutches of traffickers. The infrastructure and… Continue reading Operation to curb trafficking launched
Explained: I&B Ministry’s powers to regulate content on TV, other platforms
What is the news? The Information and Broadcasting Ministry(I&B) has informed Media One, a Malayalam-language news channel, that its broadcast licence had been cancelled. Which sectors can the I&B Ministry regulate content? Earlier, the I&B Ministry had the powers to regulate content across all sectors — TV channels, newspapers and magazines, movies in theatres and… Continue reading Explained: I&B Ministry’s powers to regulate content on TV, other platforms
IISc startup launches India’s first indigenous bio-sample collection kit
What is the news? Azooka Labs, a startup at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has launched mWRAPR. What is mWRAPR? It is India’s first indigenous bio-sample collection kit. It can be used as a biosample collection kit and storage medium for samples destined for genomic sequencing labs, biobanks and research labs handling biological samples… Continue reading IISc startup launches India’s first indigenous bio-sample collection kit
Explained: Chauri Chaura incident that led Mahatma Gandhi to halt the Non-cooperation movement
What is the news? The Prime Minister inaugurated the Chauri Chaura Centenary Celebrations and released a postage stamp to mark the completion of the hundred years of Chauri Chaura incident. What is the Chauri Chaura Incident? The Chauri Chaura incident occurred on 4th Feb,1922 at Chauri Chaura in the Gorakhpur district of the United Province,… Continue reading Explained: Chauri Chaura incident that led Mahatma Gandhi to halt the Non-cooperation movement
First of its kind Fly-off event to demonstrate use of UAVs/Drones for transport of Lakadong Turmeric happens in West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya
What is the News? In a first of its kind, drones were used for the transportation of Lakadong turmeric from Meghalaya to other parts of the country with an aim to resolve first-mile connectivity issues of farmers from the hinterland. What is Lakadong Turmeric? Lakadong turmeric has been identified under the One District, One Product(ODOP)… Continue reading First of its kind Fly-off event to demonstrate use of UAVs/Drones for transport of Lakadong Turmeric happens in West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya
Centre plans to tweak no-build zone around monument
What is the News? The Ministry of Culture is working on amendments to the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act, 1958. What is the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act, 1958? AMASR Act provides for the preservation of ancient and historical monuments and archaeological sites and remains of national… Continue reading Centre plans to tweak no-build zone around monument
Surety bonds: Slow take-off likely as pricing, reinsurance concerns remain
What is the News? In Budget 2022-23, the government has allowed the use of surety insurance bonds as a substitute for bank guarantees in case of government procurement and also for gold imports. What are Surety Bonds? A surety bond is a legally binding contract entered into by three parties—the principal, the obligee and the… Continue reading Surety bonds: Slow take-off likely as pricing, reinsurance concerns remain
PM dedicates to the nation 216-feet tall ‘Statue of Equality’ commemorating Sri Ramanujacharya
What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the Statue of Equality in Hyderabad. The statue commemorates the 11th-century Bhakti Saint Sri Ramanujacharya. Who was Ramanujacharya? Ramanujacharya was a Vedic philosopher and social reformer. He is the founder of Bhakti Marg. He is also considered to be the inspiration for poets like Annamacharya, Ramdas,… Continue reading PM dedicates to the nation 216-feet tall ‘Statue of Equality’ commemorating Sri Ramanujacharya
