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Kisan Credit Cards (KCC) campaign launched for 1.5 crore dairy farmers

News: Government of India will provide Kisan Credit Card(KCC) to 1.5 crore dairy farmers belonging to Milk Unions and Milk producing Companies within the next two months under a special drive. Facts: The Kisan Credit Card(KCC) scheme was launched by the Government of India in 1998.  Objective: To provide adequate and timely credit support from… Continue reading Kisan Credit Cards (KCC) campaign launched for 1.5 crore dairy farmers

Explained: What RBI discontinuing 7.75% saving bonds means to investors

News: Government of India has discontinued the 7.75% savings (taxable) bonds,2018 for subscription. Facts: The 7.75% Savings(Taxable) Bonds,2018 were issued with effect from January,2018. Eligibility: The bonds were available for subscription to resident citizens/Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) to invest in a taxable bond. Investment: The minimum investment in this bond starts at Rs 1,000 with… Continue reading Explained: What RBI discontinuing 7.75% saving bonds means to investors

DRDO develops Ultra Swachh for disinfection of PPEs, electronic items, fabrics

News:Defence Research and Development Organization(DRDO) has developed a disinfection unit named Ultra Swachh. Facts: Purpose: To disinfect a wide range of materials, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs), electronics items, fabrics and others. Bodies Involved: Developed by Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences, laboratory of DRDO with industry partner Gel Craft Health care Private Ltd.… Continue reading DRDO develops Ultra Swachh for disinfection of PPEs, electronic items, fabrics

IT Minister Launches National AI Portal of India

News: Union Minister for Electronics and IT has launched India’s National Artificial Intelligence(AI) Portal called www.ai.gov.in and National Program for the youth called “Responsible AI for Youth”. Facts: National Artificial Intelligence(AI) Portal: Bodies Involved: It has been jointly developed by the Ministry of Electronics and IT and IT Industry.  The National e-Governance Division of Ministry… Continue reading IT Minister Launches National AI Portal of India

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