News: Minister of Women and Child Development has given information about Mahila Shakti Kendra (MSK) Scheme, in the Lok Sabha. Facts: Mahila Shakti Kendra (MSK) Scheme was launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development in 2017. Aim: to empower rural women through community participation and to create an environment in which they realize… Continue reading Mahila Shakti Kendra (MSK) Scheme
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Over 80% adolescents globally lack sufficient physical activity: WHO
News: A new WHO-led study, published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health journal, has said that the majority of adolescents worldwide are not sufficiently physically active, putting their current and future health at risk. Facts: … Continue reading Over 80% adolescents globally lack sufficient physical activity: WHO
Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya
News: Researchers have proposed to integrate living root bridges in modern architecture around the world, and potentially help make cities more environment-friendly. Facts: About Living Root bridges Living root bridges are Ficus elastica based suspension bridges within dense tropical rainforests in Khasi and Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya state. Ficus elastica is conducive to the growth… Continue reading Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya
Daily Quiz #20 UPSC Prelims Marathon – November 23, 2019
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Microsoft launches framework to facilitate digital transformation of schools
News:Microsoft has launched its ‘K-12 Education Transformation Framework’ to facilitate comprehensive digital transformation of schools in India. Facts: About the K-12 Education Transformation Framework: The framework is aimed at facilitating comprehensive digital transformation of schools in India. It will provide efficient tools to achieve the ambitious change many schools seek and to thoughtfully integrate technology… Continue reading Microsoft launches framework to facilitate digital transformation of schools
Arundhati Scheme: Assam Govt to gift 10 gm of gold to every bride
News:Assam Government has announced the launch of ‘Arundhati Swarna Yojana’. Facts: About Arundhati Swarna scheme: The scheme is aimed to strengthen women empowerment and reduce child marriage. Under this scheme,state government will give each beneficiary bride fixed amount to buy 10 grams(one tola) of gold during her marriage if the marriage is registered. The state… Continue reading Arundhati Scheme: Assam Govt to gift 10 gm of gold to every bride
Central Road and Infrastructure Fund
News:Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways has informed Lok Sabha about the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund. Facts: About Central Road and Infrastructure Fund: The Central Road and Infrastructure Fund which was earlier known as Central Road Fund(CRF) was established under the Central Road Fund Act,2000 The fund is basically a cess imposed along… Continue reading Central Road and Infrastructure Fund
Integrated Skill Development Scheme in the Textile Sector
News:Recently,a meeting was organised under Samarth-Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles sector(SCBTS) to familiarize the stakeholders about the scheme and its guidelines. Facts: About Samarth-Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles sector(SCBTS): Samarth is a skill development scheme under the Union Ministry of Textiles. The scheme aims to provide skill development to the youth for gainful… Continue reading Integrated Skill Development Scheme in the Textile Sector
Enrollment of Persons with Disabilities under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)
News:Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has informed Lok Sabha that there are certain incentives to encourage participation of Persons with Disabilities(PwD) under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY). Facts: About Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana(PMKVY): Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship(MSDE). The… Continue reading Enrollment of Persons with Disabilities under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)
Bougainville: Will it become the world’s next country?
News:Bougainville which is a part of Papua New Guinea is about to vote on independence.And,if the people votes for independence,Bougainville could become the world’s next country. Facts: About Bougainville: Bougainville is currently an autonomous province of Papua New Guinea- one of the most populous Pacific island states.It forms part of the Solomon Islands archipelago. The… Continue reading Bougainville: Will it become the world’s next country?
