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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

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

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