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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

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