What is the News? The Jharkhand government has launched the SAAMAR campaign to tackle malnutrition in the state. About SAAMAR Campaign: Full-Form: SAAMAR is an acronym for Strategic Action for Alleviation of Malnutrition and Anaemia Reduction. Aim: The SAAMAR campaign aims to identify anaemic women and malnourished children. Further, the campaign brings together various departments… Continue reading Jharkhand launched ‘SAAMAR campaign’ to fight malnutrition
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Initiatives under ‘Namami Gange Programme’
What is the News? The Government of India is currently implementing several initiatives under the Namami Gange Programme to clean the polluted rivers of Ganga. Namami Gange Programme: Launched in: The Programme was launched in 2014. It is an Integrated Conservation Mission under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Aim: To achieve effective abatement of pollution,… Continue reading Initiatives under ‘Namami Gange Programme’
India partnered with ‘United Nations Office for Project Services'(UNOPS)
What is the News? The Ministry of Jal Shakti Ministry has entered a partnership with the United Nations Office for Project Services(UNOPS) and the government of Denmark. The agreement aims to bring tap water connections to 11 water-scarce districts in Uttar Pradesh under the Jal Jeevan mission. About United Nations Office for Project Services(UNOPS): The… Continue reading India partnered with ‘United Nations Office for Project Services'(UNOPS)
‘Jaapi’|’xorai’ |’gamosa’ in Assam
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Jaapi:3 About Xorai:4 About Gamosa: What is the News? Decorative jaapi (field hats), hand-woven gamosa, and bell-metal xorais are making frequent appearances in Assam as the election is coming closer. About Jaapi: Jaapi is a conical hat. It is made of bamboo and covered with dried tokou leaves (Tokou… Continue reading ‘Jaapi’|’xorai’ |’gamosa’ in Assam
116th meeting of the “Permanent Indus Commission(PIC)”
What is the News? India and Pakistan will hold the 116th meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission(PIC) in New Delhi. They will discuss water sharing issues and address each other’s concerns with the Indus Water Treaty. About Permanent Indus Commission(PIC): The Permanent Indus Commission is a bilateral commission of officials from India and Pakistan. It… Continue reading 116th meeting of the “Permanent Indus Commission(PIC)”
PM launched Jal Shakti Abhiyan: ‘Catch the Rain’ campaign
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Catch the Rain Campaign:3 Key activities under the Catch the Rain Campaign:4 About World Water Day: What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain campaign on World Water Day. About Catch the Rain Campaign: Catch the Rain is a Jan Andolan… Continue reading PM launched Jal Shakti Abhiyan: ‘Catch the Rain’ campaign
India sealed “India-Myanmar border” entry points
What is the News? India has sealed all entry points along the India-Myanmar border. Further, India is closely monitoring border areas to prevent any Myanmar nationals from entering the country. Why India sealed the entry points of the India-Myanmar border? After the coup in Myanmar, widespread civil disobedience movements(CDM) are taking place all over Myanmar.… Continue reading India sealed “India-Myanmar border” entry points
Military Direct releases “Ultimate military strength Index”.
What is the News? A Defence Website Military Direct has released a study titled “Ultimate military strength Index”. About Ultimate military strength index: Firstly, the Ultimate military strength index ranks the strongest military forces in the world. Secondly, the index calculated this after taking into consideration various factors. The factors include budgets, average salaries, number… Continue reading Military Direct releases “Ultimate military strength Index”.
“Pabbi-Antiterror-2021″| SCO’s joint anti-terrorism exercise
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Exercise Pabbi-Antiterror-2021:3 About SCO:4 Organisational Structure:5 Permanent Bodies: What is the News? India, Pakistan, China and other members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation(SCO) will hold a joint anti-terrorism exercise called “Pabbi-Antiterror-2021”. About Exercise Pabbi-Antiterror-2021: The Council of the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure(RATS) held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan announced the exercise Pabbi-Antiterror… Continue reading “Pabbi-Antiterror-2021″| SCO’s joint anti-terrorism exercise
United Nations SDSN publishes “World Happiness Report 2021”
What is the News? World Happiness Report 2021 has been released. The report evaluated levels of happiness by accounting factors such as GDP, social support, personal freedom, and levels of corruption in each nation. About The World Happiness Report: The World Happiness Report is an annual report published by the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions… Continue reading United Nations SDSN publishes “World Happiness Report 2021”
