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Probe shows use of toxic material in firecrackers: SC

What is the News? The Supreme Court has said that a preliminary enquiry by the CBI into the firecracker industry, including in Tamil Nadu has revealed rampant violation of its ban on use of toxic ingredients like Barium and its salts. What is the issue? In 2020, the Supreme Court had ordered the CBI Joint… Continue reading Probe shows use of toxic material in firecrackers: SC

Cabinet approves Continuation/Modifications of Centrally Sponsored National Scheme for PM POSHAN in School For five more years

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the National Scheme for PM POSHAN in Schools?3 What are the Key Changes/Modifications made to the Scheme?4 What are the findings of NFHS Survey 5? What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the ‘National Scheme for PM POSHAN in Schools’ for five years… Continue reading Cabinet approves Continuation/Modifications of Centrally Sponsored National Scheme for PM POSHAN in School For five more years

“COVID Teeka Sang Surakshit Van, DhanaurUddyam” was launched to accelerate the pace of Covid vaccination among tribal communities

What is the News? The Union Minister for Tribal Affairs has launched the “COVID Teeka Sang Surakshit Van, DhanaurUddyam” campaign. What is the “COVID Teeka Sang Surakshit Van, DhanaurUddyam” campaign? Aim: To accelerate the pace of Covid vaccination among tribal communities of India. Under the campaign, the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED)… Continue reading “COVID Teeka Sang Surakshit Van, DhanaurUddyam” was launched to accelerate the pace of Covid vaccination among tribal communities

Explained: Anti-defection law, for independent legislators

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Anti Defection Law?3 What are the circumstances covered under the act?4 Are there any exceptions under the law?5 Who decides Disqualification? What is the News? An independent MLA from Gujarat has said he has joined the Congress “in spirit”. This is because, under the anti-defection law, an independent… Continue reading Explained: Anti-defection law, for independent legislators

Country’s first Pan-India helpline for senior citizens: Elder Line (Toll Free No- 14567)

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Elder Line?3 Which Ministry has launched the Elder Line?4 Why was the Elder Line helpline launched? What is the News? The government of India has launched the first pan-India toll-free helpline–14567–for senior citizens called the ‘Elder Line’. What is the Elder Line? Elder Line is the first… Continue reading Country’s first Pan-India helpline for senior citizens: Elder Line (Toll Free No- 14567)

PM dedicates to the Nation 35 crop varieties with special traits

What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched 35 different crop varieties with special traits. What are these Crop Varieties Launched? These Crop Varieties have been developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to address the twin challenges of climate change and malnutrition. Some of the crop varieties launched include a drought-tolerant… Continue reading PM dedicates to the Nation 35 crop varieties with special traits

Naga Cucumber from Nagaland gets GI tag

What is the News? Nagaland’s “sweet cucumber” was awarded a geographical identification (GI) tag as an agricultural product under provisions of The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. About Naga Cucumber Cucumber is one of the most important crops in the Northeast region. Nagaland ranks as the 5th in area and 3rd… Continue reading Naga Cucumber from Nagaland gets GI tag

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