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Pandemic preparedness: Global spending needs 500 years to match COVID-19 rout

News: Global Preparedness Monitoring Board(GPMB) has released a report titled “A World in Disorder” Facts: About the report: It is an annual report first published by GPMB in 2019. Purpose of report: The report calls for urgent actions to strengthen the current response to COVID-19 and better prepare the world for future pandemics and health… Continue reading Pandemic preparedness: Global spending needs 500 years to match COVID-19 rout

Government introduces three agricultural reform Bills in Lok Sabha

News: Government of India has introduced three bills in Lok Sabha which are aimed at transformation of agriculture in the country and raising farmers income. Facts: Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Ordinance,2020: Aim: Farming agreement: It provides for a national framework on farming agreements that protects and empowers farmers… Continue reading Government introduces three agricultural reform Bills in Lok Sabha

Orientation and Training Programme of iRAD App

News: Ministry of Road and Transport Highways has organized a training programme for the implementation of the Integrated Road Accident Database Project(iRAD). Facts: Integrated Road Accident Database Project(iRAD): It is a central accident database management system that will help in analysing causes of road crashes and in devising safety interventions to reduce such accidents in… Continue reading Orientation and Training Programme of iRAD App

Union Minister launches Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework (CSCAF 2.0) and Streets for People Challenge

News: Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs(I/C) has launched Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework(CSCAF) 2.0 along with the ‘Streets for People Challenge’. Facts: Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework(CSCAF): CSCAF: It is an assessment framework launched in 2019 by the Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs(I/C) on climate relevant parameters. Objective: To provide a clear… Continue reading Union Minister launches Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework (CSCAF 2.0) and Streets for People Challenge

Prime Minister launches Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, e-Gopala mobile app

News: The Prime Minister has digitally launched the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana(PMMSY) and also inaugurated the e-Gopala app. Facts: Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana(PMMSY): It is a flagship scheme for focused and sustainable development of the fisheries sector in the country as a part of the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. Nodal Ministry: Department of… Continue reading Prime Minister launches Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, e-Gopala mobile app

Union Minister launches ‘SAROD-Ports’

News: Union Minister of State for Shipping(I/C) has launched ‘SAROD-Ports’ (Society for Affordable Redressal of Disputes – Ports). Facts: SAROD-Ports: It aims to provide an Affordable Dispute Redressal Mechanism for all kinds of disputes of the maritime sector with the panel of technical experts as arbitrators. Registered Under: It was established under Societies Registration Act,… Continue reading Union Minister launches ‘SAROD-Ports’

Webinar on Interventions by CSIR-CMERI in combating COVID-19 under Jigyasa programme

News: A Webinar was conducted on the Scientific & Technological Interventions by CSIR-CMERI combating COVID-19 under the Jigyasa programme. Facts: Jigyasa programme: It is a student-scientist connect programme launched in 2017. Aim: To connect school students and scientists as well as to extend the student’s classroom learning to a very well-planned research laboratory based learning.… Continue reading Webinar on Interventions by CSIR-CMERI in combating COVID-19 under Jigyasa programme

Initiatives launched under Rashtriya Gokul Mission

News: Prime Minister has launched several initiatives under Rashtriya Gokul Mission. Facts: About the Initiatives: Semen Station: It has been established in Purnea, Bihar to develop and conserve indigenous breeds of Bihar and meet demand of semen doses of eastern and north eastern States. IVF lab: It has been established at Animal Sciences University,Patna for… Continue reading Initiatives launched under Rashtriya Gokul Mission

India Post launches Five Star Villages Scheme

News: Department of Posts has launched Five Star Villages Scheme. Facts: Aim: To ensure universal coverage of flagship postal schemes in rural areas of the country by increasing public awareness and reach of postal products and services. Schemes Covered under the Five Star scheme include: Savings Bank accounts, Recurring Deposit Accounts, NSC / KVP certificates… Continue reading India Post launches Five Star Villages Scheme

Atal Innovation Mission Launches Atma Nirbhar Bharat ARISE-ANIC Initiative

News: Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog has launched the Atma Nirbhar Bharat ARISE-Atal New India Challenges. Facts: Aim: To promote applied research and innovation in Indian MSMEs and startups. Ministries Involved: The programme will be driven by Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), four ministries—Ministry of Defence; Ministry of Food Processing Industries; Ministry of Health… Continue reading Atal Innovation Mission Launches Atma Nirbhar Bharat ARISE-ANIC Initiative

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