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Prime Minister launches Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, e-Gopala mobile app

News: The Prime Minister has digitally launched the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana(PMMSY) and also inaugurated the e-Gopala app. Facts: Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana(PMMSY): It is a flagship scheme for focused and sustainable development of the fisheries sector in the country as a part of the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. Nodal Ministry: Department of… Continue reading Prime Minister launches Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, e-Gopala mobile app

Union Minister launches ‘SAROD-Ports’

News: Union Minister of State for Shipping(I/C) has launched ‘SAROD-Ports’ (Society for Affordable Redressal of Disputes – Ports). Facts: SAROD-Ports: It aims to provide an Affordable Dispute Redressal Mechanism for all kinds of disputes of the maritime sector with the panel of technical experts as arbitrators. Registered Under: It was established under Societies Registration Act,… Continue reading Union Minister launches ‘SAROD-Ports’

73rd session of WHO South East Asia Region

News: The 73rd session of WHO South East Asia Region was held under the Chairmanship of Minister of Health,Thailand. Facts: WHO South East Asia Region(SEAR): It was established at the First World Health Assembly in 1948. Objective: To address persisting and emerging epidemiological and demographic challenges in the South East Asia Region. Member States: It… Continue reading 73rd session of WHO South East Asia Region

Webinar on Interventions by CSIR-CMERI in combating COVID-19 under Jigyasa programme

News: A Webinar was conducted on the Scientific & Technological Interventions by CSIR-CMERI combating COVID-19 under the Jigyasa programme. Facts: Jigyasa programme: It is a student-scientist connect programme launched in 2017. Aim: To connect school students and scientists as well as to extend the student’s classroom learning to a very well-planned research laboratory based learning.… Continue reading Webinar on Interventions by CSIR-CMERI in combating COVID-19 under Jigyasa programme

Initiatives launched under Rashtriya Gokul Mission

News: Prime Minister has launched several initiatives under Rashtriya Gokul Mission. Facts: About the Initiatives: Semen Station: It has been established in Purnea, Bihar to develop and conserve indigenous breeds of Bihar and meet demand of semen doses of eastern and north eastern States. IVF lab: It has been established at Animal Sciences University,Patna for… Continue reading Initiatives launched under Rashtriya Gokul Mission

India, Japan ink mutual military logistics agreement

Facts:  India and Japan have signed the mutual logistics agreement called the “Reciprocal Provision of Supplies and Services agreement”. The agreement allows the militaries of the two countries to use each other’s bases and facilities for repair and replenishment of supplies. India has already signed similar logistics agreements with the US, , Australia, France and… Continue reading India, Japan ink mutual military logistics agreement

India Post launches Five Star Villages Scheme

News: Department of Posts has launched Five Star Villages Scheme. Facts: Aim: To ensure universal coverage of flagship postal schemes in rural areas of the country by increasing public awareness and reach of postal products and services. Schemes Covered under the Five Star scheme include: Savings Bank accounts, Recurring Deposit Accounts, NSC / KVP certificates… Continue reading India Post launches Five Star Villages Scheme

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