Source: PIB About National Commission of Minorities(NCM): National Commission for Minorities (NCM) is a statutory body set up in 1993 under the National Commission for Minorities(NCM) Act, 1992. Section 2 of the NCM Act stipulates that ‘Minority’ for the purposes of the Act means a community notified as such by the Central Government. Initially, five… Continue reading Revaluation of Minority Commission
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Tribal Affairs Minister inaugurates ‘Virtual Training of Trainers Programme on Forest Rights Act, 2006’
Source: PIB What is the News? The Minister of Tribal Affairs has inaugurated a ‘Three day National level Virtual Training of Trainers Programme on Forest Rights Act, 2006,’ as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav/Parv. About National level Virtual Training of Trainers Programme This Programme on Forest Rights Act will help in enhancing the knowledge… Continue reading Tribal Affairs Minister inaugurates ‘Virtual Training of Trainers Programme on Forest Rights Act, 2006’
Parakram Diwas to commemorate 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 About Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose:3 Contribution to Indian Freedom Movement:4 Indian National Army: What is the News? The government has declared 23rd January as Parakram Diwas to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. The government has also instituted Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskaar… Continue reading Parakram Diwas to commemorate 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
New frog species discovered in Western Ghats, named after former DU vice-chancellor
Source: Indian Express What is the News? A team of Delhi University researchers has discovered a new frog species in the Western Ghats and has named it “Minervarya Pentali”. About Minervarya Pentali: Minervarya Pentali is a new frog species from the genus Minervarya. It is also among the smallest known Minervarya frogs. The species was… Continue reading New frog species discovered in Western Ghats, named after former DU vice-chancellor
Ozone levels exceeding permitted levels: study
Source: The Hindu What is the News? A Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) study has found that ozone levels are exceeding the permitted levels even during winter in Delhi-NCR. It is making the smog more “toxic”. Key Findings of the Study: Ozone is becoming more widespread in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR)… Continue reading Ozone levels exceeding permitted levels: study
Preventive detention only to forestall public disorder: SC
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Supreme Court has ruled that the provision for preventive detention cannot be invoked over apprehension of law and order problems. Furthermore, it said a person can be detained only in cases where public order is directly affected. What was the case? The judgment came on an appeal… Continue reading Preventive detention only to forestall public disorder: SC
PM to launch digital payment solution e-RUPI
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 About e-RUPI:3 How does e-RUPI work?4 Features of e-RUPI:5 Significance of e-RUPI: What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched a digital Initiative named “e-RUPI”. About e-RUPI: e-RUPI is a cashless and contactless instrument for digital payment. It is founded on the Unified Payment Interface(UPI) platform. Purpose:… Continue reading PM to launch digital payment solution e-RUPI
New Polyhouse Technology for Horticulture CROPS
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 About Conventional Polyhouse:3 About Retractable Roof Polyhouse Technology:4 Significance of this development: What is the News? CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute, Durgapur has inaugurated a “Naturally Ventilated Polyhouse Facility” and laid the foundation stone of “Retractable Roof Polyhouse” at Ludhiana in Punjab. Background: Farmers face a number of… Continue reading New Polyhouse Technology for Horticulture CROPS
Reform-based scheme: Discoms get till Dec 31
Source: Indian Express Contents1 What is the News?2 About Reform Based Power Distribution Scheme:3 Objectives of the Scheme:4 Duration of the Scheme:5 Key Features of the Scheme: What is the News? Union Minister of Power has said that the Power distribution companies (discoms) looking to avail funds under the government’s Rs 3.03-lakh crore Reform Based… Continue reading Reform-based scheme: Discoms get till Dec 31
Atal Innovation Mission successfully completes ‘ATL Tinkerpreneur Bootcamp’
Source: PIB What is the News? Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog has successfully completed two month long and a first of its kind, digital skills and an exclusive entrepreneurship ATL Tinkerpreneur summer boot camp held across the country. About ATL Tinkerpreneur: ‘Tinkerpreneur’ is the name derived from the phrase ‘enabling students to tinker from… Continue reading Atal Innovation Mission successfully completes ‘ATL Tinkerpreneur Bootcamp’
