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UMANG app services to be available via CSCs

News: The National e-Governance Division(NeGD) has signed an MOU with CSC (Common Service Center) e Governance Services India Limited to facilitate delivery of UMANG services at CSCs. Facts: Unified Mobile Application for New-Age Governance(UMANG) app: It is the common unified platform launched in 2017 for delivery of services of various Government Departments through the mobile… Continue reading UMANG app services to be available via CSCs

Draft health data management policy released for public feedback

News: The National Health Authority (NHA) has released the Draft Health Data Management Policy of the National Digital Health Mission(NDHM) in the public domain. Facts: Objective: To provide adequate guidance and set out a framework for the secure processing of personal and sensitive data of individuals who are a part of the national digital health… Continue reading Draft health data management policy released for public feedback

Country’s longest ‘ropeway over a river’ inaugurated in Guwahati

News: Assam government has inaugurated the country’s longest ropeway over a river in Guwahati,Assam. Facts: About the ropeway: It is a 1.8-km-long ropeway over the Brahmaputra river connecting Guwahati to North Guwahati. Significance: The ropeway ride will facilitate the passengers to look out for the Urvashi island and catch a glimpse of the Umananda temple… Continue reading Country’s longest ‘ropeway over a river’ inaugurated in Guwahati

Inclusion of eligible disabled persons under National Food Security Act 2013

News: Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution has asked State Governments/UTs to include all eligible disabled persons under the National Food Security Act(NFSA),2013.The disabled persons should get their entitled quota of food grains under NFSA & Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana as per provisions of the Act. Facts: NFSA,2013: It aims to… Continue reading Inclusion of eligible disabled persons under National Food Security Act 2013

ESIC extends Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojna

News: Employees’ State Insurance Corporation(ESIC) has extended the ‘Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojna’ for another one year to provide relief to workers in view of the Covid pandemic. Facts: Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana: It was launched in 2018 by Employees State Insurance(ESI) Corporation. Aim: To provide financial support to those who lost their jobs… Continue reading ESIC extends Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojna

FSSAI kick-starts Eat Right Challenge

News: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India(FSSAI) has launched the Eat Right Challenge. Facts: Eat Right Challenge: It is an annual competition for districts and cities across the country to encourage them to strengthen the food safety and regulatory environment and awareness among consumers to make better food choices. The challenge is part… Continue reading FSSAI kick-starts Eat Right Challenge

Union Minister e-launches tertiary processing centres of Trifood Project

News: Union Tribal Affairs Minister has e-launched the tertiary processing centre of “Trifood Project”. Facts: Trifood Project: It is an initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs in association with the Ministry of Food Processing(MoFPI). Aim: To enhance the income of tribals through better utilization of and value addition to the Minor Forest Produce(MFP) collected… Continue reading Union Minister e-launches tertiary processing centres of Trifood Project

eSanjeevani telemedicine service records 2 lakh tele-consultations

News: The ‘e-Sanjeevani’ digital platform of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has completed 2 lakh tele-consultations. Facts: eSanjeevani: It is a digital platform that has enabled two types of telemedicine services: eSanjeevani: It is a doctor to doctor telemedicine system being implemented under the Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centre(AB-HWCs) programme. Aim: To… Continue reading eSanjeevani telemedicine service records 2 lakh tele-consultations

Millennium Alliance Awards US$3.6 Million to 49 Social Innovations

News: The Millennium Alliance Initiative today announced awards of US$ 3.6 million to 49 aspiring Indian social entrepreneurs for their innovative solutions to address Indian and global development challenges. Facts: Millennium Alliance:It is an innovation-driven and impact-focused initiative leveraging collaborative resources to identify test and scale Indian innovations that address global development solutions. Bodies Involved:… Continue reading Millennium Alliance Awards US$3.6 Million to 49 Social Innovations

ARIIA 2020 Rankings

News: Vice President of India has released the Atal Rankings of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA),2020. Facts: Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements(ARIIA): It is an initiative of the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Aim: To systematically rank all major educational institutions and universities on indicators related to promotion of Innovation and Entrepreneurship… Continue reading ARIIA 2020 Rankings

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