The Defence Ministry has approved the proposal to restructure the Army Headquarters. The aim of the restructuring of army headquarters is (a)to enhance the operational and functional efficiency (b)optimise budget expenditure (c)facilitate force modernisation and (d)address aspirations. The army has decided to create a new Deputy Chief (Sustenance) who is going to look after all… Continue reading Revamp of Army Headquarters to get under way by the end of July
Category: Factly: Polity and Nation
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Final index score of NITI Aayog report on States adversely impacted
The NITI Aayog had released the second edition of its State Health Index 2019 in a report titled “Healthy States, Progressive India: Report on Rank of States and UTs”. The index has used estimated figures in place of reported numbers to calculate certain health indicators.This has adversely impacted the final index score of certain States… Continue reading Final index score of NITI Aayog report on States adversely impacted
WEF Centre, Telangana govt set to send medical supplies via drones
Telangana Government and the World Economic Forum’s Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Network has announced the ‘Medicine from the Sky’ project. The project aims to deliver emergency medical supplies such as blood and vaccines via drones.The project will run in partnership with the State Government and HealthNet Global Limited. The project will also help… Continue reading WEF Centre, Telangana govt set to send medical supplies via drones
5.6cr Indians lived outside their state of birth in 2011
According to Census 2011 migration data, more than 5.6 crore Indians lived in states other than the ones they were born in. UP, Bihar, Rajasthan and MP had the highest ‘outmigration’. Maharashtra, Delhi and Gujarat had the largest ‘in-migration’. Among larger states, Bihar had the lowest number of people migrating into the state and most… Continue reading 5.6cr Indians lived outside their state of birth in 2011
CMs’ panel mulls move to tie State farm reforms to funds
The Central government had set up a high powered committee of seven chief ministers led by Maharashtra’s CM as its convenor.The panel has discussed various measures to transform Indian agriculture and raise farmers’ income. The panel has said since agriculture is a State subject,all the States must be brought on board for time-bound reforms in… Continue reading CMs’ panel mulls move to tie State farm reforms to funds
Cabinet nod to 2,880MW hydel project in Dibang
Union Cabinet has approved the Dibang Multipurpose Project (MPP) in Arunachal Pradesh. Dibang Multipurpose Project is envisaged as a storage-based hydro-electric project with flood moderation as the key objective. The construction of project shall prevent the sizeable downstream area from floods. This is the largest ever hydro-electric projects to be constructed in India. The dam… Continue reading Cabinet nod to 2,880MW hydel project in Dibang
Incredible India Campaign Wins Pata Gold Award 2019
The “Find the Incredible You” campaign (Incredible India) of the Tourism Ministry, has won the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Award, 2019. The award was won under the “Marketing – Primary Government Destination” category. As part of its promotional initiatives annually, the Ministry of Tourism releases global media campaigns under the ‘Incredible India’ brand… Continue reading Incredible India Campaign Wins Pata Gold Award 2019
Launching the Broadband Readiness Index for Indian States and Union Territories (2019-2022)
The Department of Telecom(DoT) and the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations(ICRIER) has signed an MoU to develop a Broadband Readiness Index(BRI) for Indian States and UT. This index was recommended by the National Digital Communication Policy (NDCP),2018.It had said that a BRI for States and UTs should be developed to attract investments… Continue reading Launching the Broadband Readiness Index for Indian States and Union Territories (2019-2022)
Steps Taken to Deal with Cyber Crime and Cyber Security
Minister of State for Home Affairs has informed the Parliament about the steps taken by the Government to deal with Cyber Crime and Cyber Security. The Government has launched the online cybercrime reporting portal to enable complainants to report complaints pertaining to Child Pornography or sexually explicit content. The Central Government has also rolled out… Continue reading Steps Taken to Deal with Cyber Crime and Cyber Security
Sewer deaths: Centre calls for quick response units
The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry has asked all States and Union Territories to set up emergency response sanitation units (ERSU). The ERSUs are to set up in capital cities of each State/UT and in all major cities having a municipal corporation and/or water and sewerage board with population of more than one lakh.… Continue reading Sewer deaths: Centre calls for quick response units
