News: Thailand has announced that it has decided to scrap a Chinese led-KRA canal project. Facts: Kra Canal also known as Thai Canal or Kra Isthmus Canal refers to a proposed canal project that aims to connect the Gulf of Thailand with the Andaman Sea across the Kra Isthmus in southern Thailand. Significance: The canal… Continue reading Big blow to China as Thailand scraps KRA canal project
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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
