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HIV/AIDS vulnerable groups petition global fund

News: Vulnerable groups such as sex workers, transpersons, HIV/AIDS have petitioned Global Fund for AIDS,TB and Malaria(GFATM) against being deprived of sources of livelihood during the pandemic. Facts: Global Fund to Fight AIDS Tuberculosis and Malaria(GFATM): It was created in 2002 as a partnership between governments, civil society, the private sector and people affected by… Continue reading HIV/AIDS vulnerable groups petition global fund

Union Minister virtually inaugurates Mizoram’s First Mega Food Park

News: Union Food Processing Minister has virtually inaugurated Mizoram’s first mega food park named “Zoram Mega Food Park”. Facts: Zoram Mega Food Park: It is located in Khamrang village in Mizoram. The project is being executed under the Mega Food Park Scheme. Additional Facts: Mega Food Park Scheme: The scheme was launched in 2008-09 by… Continue reading Union Minister virtually inaugurates Mizoram’s First Mega Food Park

Union HRD Minister to launch Manodarpan Initiative

News: Union Human Resource Development(HRD) Minister has virtually launched the Manodarpan initiative as part of the ‘Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’. Facts: Aim: To monitor and provide psychosocial support to students, teachers and families for Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing during the conditions like COVID outbreak and beyond.

First-of-its-kind Godhan Nyay Yojana launched in Chhattisgarh

News: Chhattisgarh Government has launched ‘Godhan Nyay Yojana’ on the occasion of Hareli festival. Facts: Aim: To put money in the pockets of people living in the rural areas and also solve the problem of stray cattle. Features: Under the scheme, the government will procure cow dung from farmers at a fixed procurement rate. The… Continue reading First-of-its-kind Godhan Nyay Yojana launched in Chhattisgarh

Automotive technology e-portal from International Centre of Automotive Technology(ICAT)

News: The International Centre of Automotive Technology(ICAT) has launched its e-portal named “ASPIRE”( Automobile Solutions Portal for Industry, Research & Education). Facts: Objective: To facilitate the Indian Automotive Industry to become self reliant by assisting in innovation and adoption of global technological advancements by bringing together the stakeholders from various associated avenues. Key Activities Includes:… Continue reading Automotive technology e-portal from International Centre of Automotive Technology(ICAT)

PM SVANidhi app launched to help street vendors apply for micro loans

News: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched the PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi(PM SVANidhi) App. Facts: Objective: To provide a user-friendly digital interface for lending institutions (LIs) and their field functionaries for sourcing and processing loan applications of street vendors under the PM SVANidhi scheme. Additional Facts: PM SVANidhi scheme: It is… Continue reading PM SVANidhi app launched to help street vendors apply for micro loans

HRD Minister launches first online NISHTHA programme for 1,200 Key Resources Persons of Andhra

News: Union HRD Minister has launched the first online National Initiative for School Heads and Teachers Holistic Advancement(NISHTHA) programme for 1,200 key resources persons of Andhra Pradesh. Facts: NISHTHA: It is an Integrated Teacher Training Programme at the elementary stage under Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan. Aim: To train teachers and school principals at the elementary stage… Continue reading HRD Minister launches first online NISHTHA programme for 1,200 Key Resources Persons of Andhra

PRAGYATA Guidelines on Digital Education

News: Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) has released guidelines on digital education titled ‘PRAGYATA’. Facts: Aim: To assist School Heads, Teachers, parents and students in E-learning. Prepared by: The guidelines have been prepared by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). These are only advisory in nature and state governments can formulate… Continue reading PRAGYATA Guidelines on Digital Education

Atal Innovation Mission teams up with ministries to support startups with COVID-19 solutions

News: NITI Aayog’s flagship Atal Innovation Mission(AIM) has completed the series of virtual “Demo Days Initiative”. Facts: The initiative was launched in partnership with Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council(BIRAC), Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Department of Science and Technology(DST), Startup India and other Ministries. Aim: To identify promising start-ups with potential COVID-19 innovations to further help… Continue reading Atal Innovation Mission teams up with ministries to support startups with COVID-19 solutions

Google announces Rs 75,000-crore fund to drive digitisation in India

News: Google has launched the India Digitization Fund through which it will invest Rs 75,000 crore into India over the next 5-7 years. Facts: Aim: To help accelerate the adoption of digital services in India. Mode of Investment: Google will invest the amount through a mix of equity investments, partnerships, and operational, infrastructure, and ecosystem… Continue reading Google announces Rs 75,000-crore fund to drive digitisation in India

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