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Union Cabinet approves Mission Karmayogi

News: The Union Cabinet has approved the Mission Karmayogi – National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building(NPCSCB). Facts: Mission Karmayogi: It is a nationwide programme to lay the foundation for capacity building of civil servants so that they remain entrenched in Indian Culture while they learn the best practices across the world. Aim: To prepare… Continue reading Union Cabinet approves Mission Karmayogi

NIDHI-EIR Brochure featuring Entrepreneurs in Residence launched

News: The Department of Science & Technology(DST) secretary has launched a brochure featuring Entrepreneurs in Residence(EIR) under the National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations (NIDHI) programme. Facts: Entrepreneurs in Residence(EIR) Programme: It is one of the sub-programs introduced under the National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations(NIDHI) programme. Aim: To inspire the best talents… Continue reading NIDHI-EIR Brochure featuring Entrepreneurs in Residence launched

Govt. gives nod to 27 projects under PM Kisan SAMPADA Yojana

News: Government gave its nod to 27 projects today under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana for development of integrated cold chains and value addition infrastructure in the country. Facts: Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana: It is a Central Sector Scheme aimed at creating modern infrastructure with efficient supply chain management from farm gate to… Continue reading Govt. gives nod to 27 projects under PM Kisan SAMPADA Yojana

Karnataka CM flags off first RO-RO train service between Bengaluru and Solapur

News: Karnataka Chief Minister has flagged off the first Roll-On Roll-Off (RORO) service of the South Western Railways from Nelamangla (near Bengaluru) to Bale (near Solapur). Facts: Roll-On Roll-Off(RORO) Service: It is a concept of carrying road vehicles loaded with various commodities on open flat railway wagons. First Introduced in: RO-RO train services were first… Continue reading Karnataka CM flags off first RO-RO train service between Bengaluru and Solapur

E-market platform launched to bridge gap between Indian farmers and UAE food industry

Facts: AGRIOTA: It is an E-market agricultural commodity trading platform launched by the UAE Government to bridge the gap between Indian rural farmers and the UAE Food Industry. The platform will allow farmers to connect with the UAE food industry directly bypassing intermediaries.It also optimizes the supply chain and ensures traceability creating value for all… Continue reading E-market platform launched to bridge gap between Indian farmers and UAE food industry

Union Minister addresses Foundation Day of AREAS

News: Union Power Minister has addressed the 6th Foundation Day of Association of Renewable Energy Agencies of States(AREAS). Facts: AREAS: It has been formed as a Ministry of New and Renewable Energy(MNRE) initiative to provide a knowledge sharing platform for the renewable energy sector. Registered under: It has been registered under Society Registration Act 1860… Continue reading Union Minister addresses Foundation Day of AREAS

Textile Grand Challenge 2019

News: Union Textiles Minister has addressed the award giving ceremony for winners of the Textile Grand Challenge 2019. Facts: Textile Grand Challenge: It was organized by the Ministry of Textiles with the active support of National Jute Board and the Start up India Team of the Department for Promotion of Industry & Industrial Trade (DPIIT).… Continue reading Textile Grand Challenge 2019

Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana(PMJDY) completes six years

News: Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) – National Mission for Financial Inclusion has completed six years of successful implementation. Facts: Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana(PMJDY): It was launched in 2014 to ensure universal access to financial services namely, Banking/ Savings & Deposit Accounts, Remittance, Credit, Insurance, Pension in an affordable manner through the use of technology.… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana(PMJDY) completes six years

Just 24% of Indian households have internet to access e-education: UNICEF

News: United Nations Children’s Fund(UNICEF) has released a report titled “Remote Learning Reachability report”. Facts: Purpose: The report outlines the limitations to remote learning and exposes deep inequalities in access. Key Takeaways: At least a third of the world’s schoolchildren which works to around 463 million could not access remote learning since schools have been… Continue reading Just 24% of Indian households have internet to access e-education: UNICEF

National GIS-Enabled Land Bank System Launched

News: Union Commerce and Industry Minister has launched the ‘National GIS-enabled Land Bank’ system. Facts: National GIS (Geographic Information System) enabled land bank system: The system aims to help investors to get real-time information about the availability of industrial land and resources. The system has been developed by integrating the Industrial Information System(IIS). IIS portal… Continue reading National GIS-Enabled Land Bank System Launched

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