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Defence Minister launches Indigenisation portal SRIJAN

News: Union Defence minister has launched Department of Defence Production portal named SRIJAN. Facts: SRIJAN Portal: It is an online portal that aims to promote indigenisation of defence items production by providing information about defence equipment and items that are being imported so that the Indian industry can design, develop and manufacture them domestically as… Continue reading Defence Minister launches Indigenisation portal SRIJAN

State of Organic farming in India

Facts: Organic Farming: It is a method of farming which avoids or largely excludes the use of synthetic inputs (such as fertilizers, pesticides, hormones) and relies upon crop rotations, animal manures, off-farm organic waste and biological system of nutrient mobilization and plant protection. Organic Farming in India: India ranks first in number of organic farmers… Continue reading State of Organic farming in India

Union Tribal Minister to launch SWASTHYA Portal

News: Union Tribal Affairs Minister will e-launch Swasthya Portal. Facts: Swasthya Portal: It is a first of its kind comprehensive platform that aims to provide health and nutrition related information of the tribal population of India. Managed by: The Portal will be managed by the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Knowledge Management in Health and… Continue reading Union Tribal Minister to launch SWASTHYA Portal

NITI Aayog and NASSCOM launch ‘ATL AI Step Up Module’ for students

News: Atal Innovation Mission(AIM) in collaboration with NASSCOM has launched the ‘ATL AI Step Up Module’ to school students nationwide. Facts: ATL AI Step up Module: It is a comprehensive set of learning it yourself Advanced modules to those who wish to expand their knowledge base after becoming familiar with the basics of the Artificial… Continue reading NITI Aayog and NASSCOM launch ‘ATL AI Step Up Module’ for students

India extends USD 1 million assistance to CARICOM

News: India has extended USD 1 million assistance to Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Countries. Facts: CARICOM Community: It was formed in 1973 as a grouping of twenty countries: fifteen Member States and five Associate Members. Objective: To promote economic integration and cooperation among its members, to ensure that the benefits of integration are equitably shared, and… Continue reading India extends USD 1 million assistance to CARICOM

Price Monitoring and Resource Unit set up in Karnataka under the aegis NPPA

News: A Price Monitoring and Resource Unit(PMRU) has been set up in Karnataka under the aegis of National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority(NPPA), Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. Facts: PMRU: It is a registered society which functions under the direct control and supervision of State Drug Controllers. Functions:  To assist NPPA in monitoring prices… Continue reading Price Monitoring and Resource Unit set up in Karnataka under the aegis NPPA

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