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Ministry of Education will be organising Shikshak Parv initiative

News: The Ministry of Education will be organising a two-day conclave on School Education in the 21st Century under Shikshak Parv Initiative. Facts: Shiksha Parv Initiative: It is being celebrated from 8th September- 25th September, 2020 to felicitate the teachers and to take New Education Policy 2020 forward. Under this, the Ministry will be organizing… Continue reading Ministry of Education will be organising Shikshak Parv initiative

40% of children are not fully vaccinated, says NSO report

News: National Sample Survey (July 2017-June 2018) has released a report titled “household social consumption related to health”. Facts: Key Highlights of the report: Full Immunisation: Across the country, only 59.2% of children under five years are fully immunised. Full immunisation means that a child receives a cocktail of eight vaccine doses in the first… Continue reading 40% of children are not fully vaccinated, says NSO report

Govt announces 3rd phase of ‘Back to Village’ programme in J&K

News: Jammu and Kashmir Government has announced the third phase of ambitious Back to Village(B2V) programme. Facts: Back to Village(B2V) programme: The programme aims to involve the people of the state and government officials in a joint effort to deliver the mission of equitable development.It also aims to energize Panchayats and direct development efforts in… Continue reading Govt announces 3rd phase of ‘Back to Village’ programme in J&K

PM-Kisan norms eased for Covid, TN probes Rs 110 crore fraud

News: Tamil Nadu government has discovered a scam amounting to over Rs 110 crore in the PM-Kisan Scheme after clearance norms under PM KISAN were relaxed due to Covid-19 lockdown. Facts: Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi(PM-KISAN): It is a Central Sector scheme launched in 2019. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. Objective: To… Continue reading PM-Kisan norms eased for Covid, TN probes Rs 110 crore fraud

Start-Up Village Entrepreneurship Programme(SVEP)

News: Start-Up Village Entrepreneurship Programme(SVEP) has extended business support services and capital infusion to 153 blocks of 23 states.As of August 2020, around 1 lakh enterprises are being supported out of which 75% are owned and managed by women. Facts: SVEP: It was launched in 2016 by the Ministry of Rural Development as a sub-scheme… Continue reading Start-Up Village Entrepreneurship Programme(SVEP)

GoI releases draft guidelines for advertisements

News: The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has issued draft guidelines on advertisements.The guidelines have been prepared by the Central Consumer Protection Authority(CCPA) under Consumer Protection Act,2019. Facts: Coverage: The guidelines cover all advertising and marketing communications regardless of form, format or medium. Key Draft Guidelines: Endorsement: The endorsements of celebrities through blogs, posts and tweet… Continue reading GoI releases draft guidelines for advertisements

Rashtriya Poshan Maah

News: The 3rd Rashtriya Poshan Mah is being celebrated during the month of September 2020. Facts: Rashtriya Poshan Mah: It is being celebrated under POSHAN Abhiyan (PM’s Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nourishment). Objective: To encourage Jan Bhagidaari in order to create a Jan Andolan for addressing malnutrition amongst young children and women and to ensure… Continue reading Rashtriya Poshan Maah

Innovations ensure food supply to needy during pandemic

News: The innovations adopted by the Rajasthan government’s Food and Civil Supplies Department have ensured food supply to the poor and needy people across the State during the COVID-19 pandemic. Facts: Rajasthan Government procured a record 22 lakh tonnes of wheat and has ensured Free distribution of foodgrains benefited 4.46 crore people registered under the… Continue reading Innovations ensure food supply to needy during pandemic

Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana(PMBJP)

News: Government of India has launched eight immunity boosting nutraceutical products under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana(PMBJP), which will be sold through Janaushadhi Kendras across the country. Facts: Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana(PMBJP): It was launched in 2008 by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. Aim: To bring down the healthcare… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana(PMBJP)

World University Rankings 2021

News: The Times Higher Education has announced the results of World University Rankings,2021. Facts: About the Rankings: The ranking includes more than 1,500 universities across 93 countries and regions making them the largest and most diverse university rankings to date. Parameters: The universities were ranked based on 13 carefully calibrated performance indicators that measure an… Continue reading World University Rankings 2021

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