Source: Indian Express and The Hindu What is the News? India and Maldives have signed a pact for the construction of a $500 million Greater Male Connectivity Project. About Greater Male Connectivity Project: Greater Male Connectivity Project is the largest ever infrastructure project in the Maldives. The project involves the construction of a 6.74-km-long bridge… Continue reading What signing of the $500m India-Maldives mega-infra project means
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NITI Aayog Releases North Eastern Region District SDG Index and Dashboard
Source: PIB (Article 1 and Article 2) What is the News? NITI Aayog has released the first edition of the North Eastern Region District SDG Index and Dashboard 2021–22. About North Eastern Region District SDG Index: Developed by: NITI Aayog in collaboration with the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER). The index has… Continue reading NITI Aayog Releases North Eastern Region District SDG Index and Dashboard
Government of India launches the e-Shram Portal
Source: PIB What is the News? The Minister for Labour and Employment has formally launched the e-Shram portal. About e-Shram portal: e-Shram portal has been developed for creating a National Database of the Unorganized Workers(NDUW). Key Objective: To implement social security schemes for the unorganized workers. Key Features of the Portal: There are no income… Continue reading Government of India launches the e-Shram Portal
Afghans can enter India now only on e-visas
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Government of India has said that all Afghan nationals must travel to India only on a special e-Visas issued by the Government of India. What is the decision taken by the Government of India? The Government of India has cancelled all previously issued visas to Afghan nationals… Continue reading Afghans can enter India now only on e-visas
The Saroop of Sikh Holy Book
Source: Indian Express Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Saroop?3 Who compiled the Guru Granth Sahib?4 Who publishes Guru Granth Sahib? What is the News? The Union Minister of India has received one of the Saroops of the holy Guru Granth Sahib flown in from Afghanistan. What is Saroop? Saroop is a physical copy… Continue reading The Saroop of Sikh Holy Book
Fukushima nuclear water to be released via undersea tunnel
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Japanese Fukushima nuclear power plant operator has planned to build an undersea tunnel so that massive amounts of treated but still radioactive water can be released into the ocean. About Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant: Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant is located in the town of Okuma, Japan. The… Continue reading Fukushima nuclear water to be released via undersea tunnel
UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan(UNAMA)
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Taliban Sanctions Committee will hold an important meeting to discuss the renewal of the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan(UNAMA). About UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan(UNAMA): UNAMA is a UN Special Political Mission established to assist the state and the people of Afghanistan in laying… Continue reading UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan(UNAMA)
Finance Minister unveils 4th edition of Public Sector Bank Reforms Agenda – EASE 4.0
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs has unveiled the fourth edition of the Public Sector Bank (PSB) Reforms Agenda ‘EASE 4.0’ for 2021-22. About EASE: Enhanced Access and Service Excellence(EASE) is a common reform agenda for Public Sector Banks (PSBs). It is aimed at institutionalizing clean lending,… Continue reading Finance Minister unveils 4th edition of Public Sector Bank Reforms Agenda – EASE 4.0
NCL, Ministry of Coal initiates Massive Campaign against Malnutrition as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations
Source: PIB What is the News? Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a Miniratna company under the Ministry of Coal has launched Project Bachpan as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations About Project Bachpan: Project Bachpan was launched based on the MoU signed between Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) and Singrauli District Administration, Madhya Pradesh. Aim: The… Continue reading NCL, Ministry of Coal initiates Massive Campaign against Malnutrition as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations
Pension scheme for informal workers hits stagnation point
Source: Livemint What is the News? The number of people joining the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) scheme, has hit an all-time low. This is due to workers in the informal sector facing income and job loss following the two waves of the coronavirus pandemic. About Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan(PM-SYM) Scheme: Launched by:… Continue reading Pension scheme for informal workers hits stagnation point
