What is the News? The Government of India has decided to extend the “Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana” till 30th June 2022. About Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana was launched in 2018. It is being implemented by the Employees State Insurance(ESI) Corporation. The scheme is a welfare measure for Insured… Continue reading ‘Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana’ extended upto June 2022
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‘No new coal plants needed to meet 2030 demand’
What is the News? According to a report prepared by EMBER, an independent British energy think-tank in collaboration with Bangalore-based Climate Risk Horizons, India does not require additional new coal capacity to meet expected demand growth by the financial year 2030. Key Findings of the report India does not require additional new coal capacity to… Continue reading ‘No new coal plants needed to meet 2030 demand’
Scientists peek into the Sun by estimating magnetic fields using radio observations
What is the News? Indian scientists along with international collaborators have measured the magnetic field of an eruption from the Sun’s atmosphere offering a rare peek to the interior of the Sun. About the Study Scientists from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) studied the weak thermal radio emission associated with the erupted plasma for… Continue reading Scientists peek into the Sun by estimating magnetic fields using radio observations
Software to help paramilitary forces in transparent postings
What is the News? The Central paramilitary forces are all set to soon implement a software-based rotational transfer policy between the hard and soft posting of their personnel. What is Software Based Rotational Transfer Policy? In 2019, the Ministry of Home Affairs had asked the Central paramilitary forces to implement the software-based rotational transfer policy… Continue reading Software to help paramilitary forces in transparent postings
Union Education Minister releases India Rankings 2021
What is the News? The Ministry of Education has released the sixth edition of the India Rankings 2021 instituted by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). About National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Launched by: The National Institutional Ranking Framework(NIRF) was launched in 2015 by the Ministry of Education. Objective: To rank higher educational institutions in… Continue reading Union Education Minister releases India Rankings 2021
Centre Revises “Transport and Marketing Assistance” (TMA) scheme for Specified Agriculture Products’
What is the News? The Centre has revised the “Transport and Marketing Assistance” (TMA) scheme for Specified Agriculture Products’. About Transport and Marketing Assistance(TMA) for Specified Agriculture Products Scheme Launched by: Ministry of Commerce & Industry in 2019. The objective of the Scheme: The scheme aims to provide assistance for the international component of freight… Continue reading Centre Revises “Transport and Marketing Assistance” (TMA) scheme for Specified Agriculture Products’
Union Minister inaugurates Emergency Landing Facility for Indian Air Force in Barmer, Rajasthan
What is the News? Union Defence Minister and Minister for Road Transport and Highways have jointly inaugurated Emergency Landing Facility(ELF) for the Indian Air Force(IAF). About Emergency Landing Facility(ELF) Purpose: It will be used for emergency landings of the Indian Air Force aircrafts. Located at: It is a 3 km stretch located on Gandhav-Bhakasar… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates Emergency Landing Facility for Indian Air Force in Barmer, Rajasthan
Government Provides Big Boost to Exporters
What is the News? The Government of India has announced that it would clear all dues of exporters under various export promotion schemes. What are the various export promotion schemes under which dues will be cleared? About Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS) Click here to Read about MEIS Note: RoDTEP scheme which came into… Continue reading Government Provides Big Boost to Exporters
Ministerial meeting of the U.S.-India Strategic Clean Energy Partnership (SCEP)
What is the News? The Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas has co-chaired a virtual Ministerial meeting with the U.S. Secretary of Energy to launch the revamped U.S.-India Strategic Clean Energy Partnership (SCEP). About the U.S.-India Strategic Clean Energy Partnership (SCEP) When was it launched? It was launched at the Leaders Summit on Climate held… Continue reading Ministerial meeting of the U.S.-India Strategic Clean Energy Partnership (SCEP)
Thamirabarani civilisation 3,200 years old
What is the News? A study has revealed that the Thamirabarani civilization in Tamil Nadu is at least 3,200 years old. About the study on Thamirabarani civilization The study was carried out by the US-based Beta Analytic Testing Laboratory. The laboratory has conducted the carbon dating analysis of rice with soil found in a burial… Continue reading Thamirabarani civilisation 3,200 years old
