Introduced: Rajya Sabha (13th Feb 2019) Passed: Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha. About National Institutes of Food Technology Bill, 2019 Ministry: Food Processing Industries What does the bill provide? The bill declares two institutes of food technology, entrepreneurship, and management as institutions of national importance. These are: National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management,… Continue reading National Institutes of Food Technology Bill, 2019
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Government launches “Mera Ration Mobile App”
What is the News? The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution launched the ‘Mera Ration’ mobile app. About Mera Ration Mobile app: Mera Ration Mobile app will facilitate the ‘One Nation-One Ration Card’ system. It aims to help those ration cardholders who move to new areas for livelihoods. Developed by: Government of India… Continue reading Government launches “Mera Ration Mobile App”
Update on “National Population Register(NPR)”
What is the news? The Central Government may allow the residents to fill the National Population Register(NPR) form on their own, through the online mode. About National Population Register(NPR) 2021 Process: During NPR 2021, the Centre may allow residents to fill NPR forms on their own through the online mode. This will be conducted a… Continue reading Update on “National Population Register(NPR)”
Centre reconstitutes “Committee on Saraswati river”
What is the news? The Central Government reconstitutes an advisory committee for studying the mythical Saraswati river for the next two years. The earlier panel’s term ended in 2019. About the Advisory Committee on Saraswati River: The Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) had first set up the Advisory Committee for the Study of the River Saraswati… Continue reading Centre reconstitutes “Committee on Saraswati river”
Commemorative “Dandi March” to mark 75 years of Independence
What is the News? The Prime Minister flagged off a commemorative 2021 Dandi March. It was to launch the celebrations of the 75th year of Independence – ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’. About 2021 Dandi March: 81 walkers will participate in The 2021 Dandi March. They will travel through the 386 km Dandi March route in… Continue reading Commemorative “Dandi March” to mark 75 years of Independence
WHO Announced “Global Breast Cancer Initiative”
What is the News? The World Health Organization (WHO) announced an initiative called the “Global Breast Cancer Initiative”. About Global Breast Cancer Initiative: Aim: The initiative aims to reduce global breast mortality by 2.5% by 2040. The initiative will particularly focus on reducing deaths in low-income countries. There the progress to tackle the disease is… Continue reading WHO Announced “Global Breast Cancer Initiative”
Cabinet approves “Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi | PMSSN”
What is the News? The Union Cabinet approves the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi (PMSSN). About Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi(PMSSN): This program will ensure access to universal & affordable health care through a fund that does not lapse at the end of the financial year. Features: It has been set up as a single… Continue reading Cabinet approves “Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Nidhi | PMSSN”
Report of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development
What is the News? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development has submitted its report to the Lok Sabha. What did the Parliamentary Panel say in its report? Parliamentary report On Pensions to Senior Citizens, Widows and Disabled: Increase in Pension Amount: The Central Government must increase the small amount of pensions provided for poor… Continue reading Report of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development
“Cyber Volunteer programme” for Citizens
What is News? The Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) informs the Lok Sabha that a “Cyber Volunteer programme” has been rolled out. The Ministry also informed that the services of Cyber volunteers will be utilized by the State police as per requirement. About Cyber Crime Volunteers Program: Launched by: Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) Aim… Continue reading “Cyber Volunteer programme” for Citizens
What are “Sattras”?
What is the news? In Assam, the campaigns of political parties often include going to different Sattras to seek blessings or to glorify the teachings of Sankardeva. What are Sattras? Sattras are monastic institutions in Assam. They were created as part of the 16th century Neo-Vaishnavite reformist movement. Movements started by the Vaishnavite saint-reformer Srimanta… Continue reading What are “Sattras”?
