What is the News? The Central Government extends the ceasefire agreement with three insurgent Naga groups of Nagaland for one more year i.e. till April 2022. Which are those three insurgent groups of Nagaland? The ceasefire agreement is in operation between the Centre and the three insurgent groups of Nagaland namely: National Socialist Council of… Continue reading Centre Extends Ceasefire Agreements with Naga groups
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NSO Releases “Women and Men in India Report, 2020”
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Women and Men in India Report, 2020:3 Key Facts from the Report:3.1 Participation in Decision Making4 Participation in Economy:4.1 Health-Related Statistics: What is the News? The National Statistical Office released the Women and Men in India report, 2020. About Women and Men in India Report, 2020: National Statistical Office… Continue reading NSO Releases “Women and Men in India Report, 2020”
Union Minister to launch “Aahaar Kranti Mission”
What is the News? The Union Minister for Science and Technology will launch a mission called `Aahaar Kranti’. About Aahaar Kranti Mission: Vijnana Bharati (Vibha) and the Global Indian Scientists’ and Technocrats’ Forum (GIST) will launch Aahaar Kranti Mission. Aim: The mission will aim to spread the message of the need for a nutritionally balanced diet.… Continue reading Union Minister to launch “Aahaar Kranti Mission”
ICMR’s International Symposium on “One Health” in India
What is the News? Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare chairs ICMR’s International Symposium for one health in India. Contents1 About ICMR’s International Symposium2 About One Health:3 Importance of Approach:4 Application areas of One Health5 Examples of Approach: About ICMR’s International Symposium ICMR’s Indian Journal of Medical Research: The journal discusses the One Health approach.… Continue reading ICMR’s International Symposium on “One Health” in India
Education Minister Presents AICTE “Lilavati Awards” 2020
What is the News? Union Minister of Education has presented the AICTE Lilavati Awards 2020 on women empowerment to the winners. About Lilavati Awards: Lilavati Award is an initiative of the All India Council for Technical Education(AICTE). It aims to recognise efforts by AICTE-approved institutions to treat women with equality and fairness. Named after: The… Continue reading Education Minister Presents AICTE “Lilavati Awards” 2020
Government launches “SARTHAQ” plan to implement NEP at school
What is the News? The Union Education Minister has released an implementation plan for school education called SARTHAQ. SARTHAQ stands for ‘Students’ and Teachers’ Holistic Advancement through Quality Education. About SARTHAQ: The Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education, has developed SARTHAQ. Purpose: SARTHAQ is an indicative and suggestive implementation plan for school… Continue reading Government launches “SARTHAQ” plan to implement NEP at school
“Chilika Lake” was a part of the Bay of Bengal: Study
What is the News? According to a study by the National Institute of Oceanography(NIO), Chilika lake was once a part of the Bay of Bengal. About Chilika Lake: Chilika Lake is Asia’s largest brackish water lake located in the State of Odisha. A narrow spit separates it from the Bay of Bengal. Click Here to… Continue reading “Chilika Lake” was a part of the Bay of Bengal: Study
TRIFED launches “Sankalp se Siddhi”- Village and Digital Connect Drive
What is the News? Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India(TRIFED) launches “Sankalp se Siddhi” – A Village and Digital Connect Drive. Contents1 About Sankalp Se Siddhi Initiative:2 Key Features of the Initiative:3 About Van Dhan Yojana:4 About Trifood Project:5 About SFURTI:6 About TRIFED: About Sankalp Se Siddhi Initiative: The Sankalp Se Siddhi Initiative aims to… Continue reading TRIFED launches “Sankalp se Siddhi”- Village and Digital Connect Drive
Government launches “Anamaya Initiative” – For Tribal Health
What is the News? Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Union Minister of Tribal Affairs launches the Anamaya Initiative — a Tribal Health Collaborative. About Anamaya Initiative: Anamaya is a multi-stakeholder initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Piramal Foundation and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) are supporting it. Objectives: Firstly, Anamaya Initiative… Continue reading Government launches “Anamaya Initiative” – For Tribal Health
PMAY-Gramin achieved 92% target in 1st Phase
What is the News? PMAY-Gramin (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Gramin) achieves 92% of its target under the 1st phase (i.e. from 2016-17 to 2018-19). Target under PMAY-Gramin: PMAY-G scheme aims to construct 2.95 crore houses with all basic amenities by the year 2021-22. However, the number of beneficiaries reduced from 2.95 crores to 2.14 crore.… Continue reading PMAY-Gramin achieved 92% target in 1st Phase
