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Union Minister launches RAISE Initiative

News: Union Power minister has launched the Retrofit of Air-conditioning to improve Indoor Air Quality for Safety and Efficiency(RAISE) national programme. Facts: Aim: To develop healthy and energy efficient buildings by improving indoor air quality, thermal comfort and energy efficiency(EE) in workspaces across the nation. Bodies Involved: It is a joint initiative of Energy Efficiency… Continue reading Union Minister launches RAISE Initiative

HIV/AIDS vulnerable groups petition global fund

News: Vulnerable groups such as sex workers, transpersons, HIV/AIDS have petitioned Global Fund for AIDS,TB and Malaria(GFATM) against being deprived of sources of livelihood during the pandemic. Facts: Global Fund to Fight AIDS Tuberculosis and Malaria(GFATM): It was created in 2002 as a partnership between governments, civil society, the private sector and people affected by… Continue reading HIV/AIDS vulnerable groups petition global fund

NFRA constitutes technical advisory committee

News: National Financial Reporting Authority(NFRA) has constituted a Technical Advisory Committee(TAC) under chairmanship of R.Narayanaswamy to aid and advise NFRA on issues related to the drafts of accounting standards and auditing standards. Facts: National Financial Reporting Authority(NFRA): It is an audit regulator constituted in 2018 by the Government of India under section 132(1) of the… Continue reading NFRA constitutes technical advisory committee

Union Minister virtually inaugurates Mizoram’s First Mega Food Park

News: Union Food Processing Minister has virtually inaugurated Mizoram’s first mega food park named “Zoram Mega Food Park”. Facts: Zoram Mega Food Park: It is located in Khamrang village in Mizoram. The project is being executed under the Mega Food Park Scheme. Additional Facts: Mega Food Park Scheme: The scheme was launched in 2008-09 by… Continue reading Union Minister virtually inaugurates Mizoram’s First Mega Food Park

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