Source: Indian Express What is the News? The Prime Minister of India has released the ninth installment under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi(PM-KISAN) scheme. Moreover, the PM has also announced a new initiative named ‘National Edible Oil Mission-Oil Palm(NMEO-OP)’. Click here to read about PM-KISAN scheme About National Edible Oil Mission-Oil Palm(NMEO-OP): Aim: The… Continue reading PM releases ninth installment of PM-Kisan and pitches for edible oil self-reliance
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I-T Dept issues three email IDs for registering grievances
Source: Indian Express What is the News? The Income Tax (I-T) Department has notified three official email IDs to register grievances, under the Faceless e-Assessment Scheme. About Faceless e-Assessment Scheme. The Income Tax Department in 2019 has rolled out the faceless e-assessment scheme that eliminates physical interface between the taxpayer and the Income Tax (I-T)… Continue reading I-T Dept issues three email IDs for registering grievances
Cyclone-ravaged Sunderbans is now drowning in plastic
Source: The Hindu Synopsis The unregulated inflow of relief materials in the Sunderbans region has resulted in a new crisis in the cyclone battered region: Plastic Waste. Background: Sunderbans has been battered by many cyclones over the years, with Cyclone Yaas being the latest. To support the affected people, packaged relief material has been flowing… Continue reading Cyclone-ravaged Sunderbans is now drowning in plastic
ITBP inducts first women officers on combat service
Source: The Hindu What is the News? Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) force which guards the Line of Actual Control (LAC) along the India-China border has commissioned its first two women officers in combat after they completed their training here. Women in ITBP: The ITBP started recruiting women combat officers in its cadre from 2016 through… Continue reading ITBP inducts first women officers on combat service
India to call bids for battery storage system in Ladakh
Source: Livemint What is the News? India will be calling for bids for the largest global tender for a 13 gigawatt-hours (GWh) grid-scale battery storage system in Ladakh Region. What are Battery Storage Systems? Battery storage systems are devices that enable energy from renewables like solar and wind to be stored and then released when… Continue reading India to call bids for battery storage system in Ladakh
Threat to human rights is highest in police stations: CJI
Source: Indian Express, The Hindu and Times of India What is the News? The Chief Justice of India while addressing an event organised by National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has said, “the threat to human rights and bodily integrity are the highest in police stations”. He also observed that Custodial violence and other police atrocities… Continue reading Threat to human rights is highest in police stations: CJI
National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture(NICRA)
Source: PIB What is the News? Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has informed Rajya Sabha about National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture(NICRA) About NICRA: National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) is a network project of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) launched in February 2011. Aim: The project aims to enhance… Continue reading National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture(NICRA)
China impacted by temperature rise higher than the global average: Govt. Blue Book
Source: AIR What is the News? China’s China Meteorological Administration (CMA) has published a Blue Book on Climate Change in China 2021. About the Blue Book: The Blue book provides the latest monitoring information on climate change in China and globally. It also provides data on the atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, terrestrial biosphere and driving factors… Continue reading China impacted by temperature rise higher than the global average: Govt. Blue Book
Exhibition to mark the 79th anniversary of ‘Quit India Movement’ inaugurated as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebration
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Minister of Culture has inaugurated an exhibition to mark the 79th anniversary of the ‘Quit India Movement’ at the National Archives of India. About Quit India Movement: The Quit India Movement is also known as the August Movement was a movement launched at the Bombay session of the… Continue reading Exhibition to mark the 79th anniversary of ‘Quit India Movement’ inaugurated as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebration
U.N creates permanent body to address challenges of racism
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The United Nations General Assembly has approved a resolution establishing a Permanent Forum of People of African Descent. About Permanent Forum of People of African Descent: The Permanent Forum of People of African Descent will serve as a platform for improving the safety and quality of life and… Continue reading U.N creates permanent body to address challenges of racism
