Housing and Urban Affairs Minister launches toolkit for Swachh Survekshan 2021

News: Union Minister for Housing and Urban affairs has launched the ‘Swachh Survekshan 2021’ — the sixth edition of the annual cleanliness survey.A new category of awards titled ‘Prerak Daaur Samman’ were also announced as part of the survey. Facts: Swachh Survekshan: It is an annual cleanliness survey of urban India conducted by the Ministry… Continue reading Housing and Urban Affairs Minister launches toolkit for Swachh Survekshan 2021

Drug discovery hackathon 2020 for open source coronavirus cure launched

News:  Union Health Minister and Union HRD Minister has launched the Drug Discovery Hackathon 2020. Facts: Drug Discovery Hackathon: It has been jointly organised by the All India Council for Technical Education(AICTE) and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research(CSIR). The hackathon is being supported by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing(CDAC), MyGov as… Continue reading Drug discovery hackathon 2020 for open source coronavirus cure launched

Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba orders eSamikSha revamp

News: Cabinet Secretary has ordered a revamp of the e-SamikSha platform to ensure that various milestones and targets put in place since 2014 are being met.  Facts: e-SamikSha Platform: It is a real time, online system for monitoring follow-up action on the decisions taken during the presentations made by different Ministries/Departments to the Prime Minister.… Continue reading Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba orders eSamikSha revamp

Hul Divas celebrations off for Covid

News: Hul Divas celebrations in Jharkhand have been called off due to COVID-19 pandemic. Facts: Hul Divas: It is observed annually in memory of tribals — Sidhu and Kanhu who led the Santhal Hul(rebellion) in 1855 at Bhognadih in Sahibganj district. Santhal Rebellion(1855-56): The Santhals of Rajmahal Hills led by Sidhu and Kanhu revolted against… Continue reading Hul Divas celebrations off for Covid

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