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E-market platform launched to bridge gap between Indian farmers and UAE food industry

Facts: AGRIOTA: It is an E-market agricultural commodity trading platform launched by the UAE Government to bridge the gap between Indian rural farmers and the UAE Food Industry. The platform will allow farmers to connect with the UAE food industry directly bypassing intermediaries.It also optimizes the supply chain and ensures traceability creating value for all… Continue reading E-market platform launched to bridge gap between Indian farmers and UAE food industry

Union Minister addresses Foundation Day of AREAS

News: Union Power Minister has addressed the 6th Foundation Day of Association of Renewable Energy Agencies of States(AREAS). Facts: AREAS: It has been formed as a Ministry of New and Renewable Energy(MNRE) initiative to provide a knowledge sharing platform for the renewable energy sector. Registered under: It has been registered under Society Registration Act 1860… Continue reading Union Minister addresses Foundation Day of AREAS

Defence Minister launches Chhavni COVID:Yodha Sanrakshan Yojana

Facts: Chhavni COVID:Yodha Sanrakshan Yojana: It is a group life insurance scheme to be implemented through Life Insurance Corporation(LIC). Coverage: It will cover more than 10,000 employees in all 62 Cantonment Boards in event of any unfortunate fatal calamity with an insurance cover of Rs five lakhs each.  Significance: The scheme will benefit permanent and… Continue reading Defence Minister launches Chhavni COVID:Yodha Sanrakshan Yojana

Explained: The UN’s guidelines on access to social justice for people with disabilities

News: United Nations has released the “International Principles and Guidelines on Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities”. Facts: Aim: To dismantle barriers blocking people with disabilities from access to justice. What does the Guidelines provide? The guidelines outline 10 principles of access to justice for people with disabilities such as people with disabilities have… Continue reading Explained: The UN’s guidelines on access to social justice for people with disabilities

Textile Grand Challenge 2019

News: Union Textiles Minister has addressed the award giving ceremony for winners of the Textile Grand Challenge 2019. Facts: Textile Grand Challenge: It was organized by the Ministry of Textiles with the active support of National Jute Board and the Start up India Team of the Department for Promotion of Industry & Industrial Trade (DPIIT).… Continue reading Textile Grand Challenge 2019

“Limited My Sources, Focussed More on Revision, Solved Test Papers” – Ayushi Jain, IAS Rank 41 – Vidisha, MP Girl , Changed Optional

My name is Ayushi Jain. I am from a very small town named Sironj in Vidisha dist of MP.I have done my schooling from Nirmala Convent Higher Secondary School Sironj. I have a nuclear family consisting of my mother, father, younger brother, and a younger sister. My father is a Kirana shopkeeper and my mother… Continue reading “Limited My Sources, Focussed More on Revision, Solved Test Papers” – Ayushi Jain, IAS Rank 41 – Vidisha, MP Girl , Changed Optional

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