What is the News? Black-necked cranes (Grus nigricollis) have been sighted for the first time in Assam. To celebrate this, the bird was given an Assamese name: “Deu Korchon” (Deu means god and Korchon means crane). Black Necked Crane: The black-necked crane is endemic to the Tibetan Plateau. It is a medium-sized crane that is… Continue reading “Black-Necked Crane” named in Assam
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“National Urban Digital Mission (NUDM)” and other governance initiatives
What is the News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched the National Urban Digital Mission(NUDM) and several other initiatives for transforming urban governance. National Urban Digital Mission(NUDM): Launched by: It has been launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). In partnership with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology… Continue reading “National Urban Digital Mission (NUDM)” and other governance initiatives
Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund
About Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development (AHIDF) is a Central Sector Scheme. It was launched by the Ministry of Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, and Dairying. Aim: To facilitate incentivization of investments for Dairy processing and value addition infrastructure Meat processing and value addition infrastructure and Animal Feed Plant. Objectives: To help increase… Continue reading Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund
Integration of “Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease” with NPCDCS
What is the news? The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has launched operational guidelines for integration of NAFLD(Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease) under NPCDCS (National Programme for Prevention & Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke). About NPCDCS (National Programme for Prevention & Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke): Launched in: It… Continue reading Integration of “Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease” with NPCDCS
President addressed “Guru Ravidas” Jayanti
What is the News? The President of India has addressed the Guru Ravidas Jayanti Event. About Guru Ravidas: Ravidas was a 14th-century saint and reformer of the Bhakti movement in North India. It is believed that he was born in Varanasi in a cobbler’s family. Guru Ravidas Jayanti: It is celebrated on Magh Purnima. (It… Continue reading President addressed “Guru Ravidas” Jayanti
NITI Aayog’s “draft national policy on migrant workers”?
What is the News? NITI Aayog has prepared a Draft National policy on Migrant workers. Issues with the Existing Law on Migrants: Inter-State Migrant Workers Act, 1979 It was designed to protect labourers from exploitation by contractors. It safeguards their right to non-discriminatory wages, travel and displacement allowances, and suitable working conditions. However, this law… Continue reading NITI Aayog’s “draft national policy on migrant workers”?
“Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 3.0”
What is the News? Recently Union Health Minister launched Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 3.0 in India. After the launch, States and UTs have started the implementation of the IMI 3.0. Development of Immunisation Programme in India: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare introduced the Immunization Programme in India in 1978. It was released in the… Continue reading “Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 3.0”
“Cyber security” training to Railway staffs.
What is the News? To provide Cyber security training to staffs Ministry of Railways has joined hands with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC). The training will educate its officials on Internet ethics, cyber hygiene and best practices in the use of IT equipment, including mobile phones. This is a part of C-DAC’s… Continue reading “Cyber security” training to Railway staffs.
DRDO successfully conducted the launch of “VL-SRSAM”
What is the news? Defence Research & Development Organisation(DRDO) has conducted the successful launch of Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM). About VL-SRSAM: The missile has been indigenously designed and developed by DRDO for the Indian Navy. Purpose: The missile will be used to neutralize various aerial threats at close ranges including… Continue reading DRDO successfully conducted the launch of “VL-SRSAM”
Transport Minister launches ‘Go Electric Campaign’
What is the News? The Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways launches the “Go Electric” Campaign. Go Electric Campaign: It is a campaign of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) to promote and spread awareness on electric mobility. Objectives: It will boost the confidence of electric vehicle manufacturers. Furthermore, it will spread awareness about… Continue reading Transport Minister launches ‘Go Electric Campaign’
