What is the News? The Prime Minister has called upon to explore the possibility of e-marketing of Channapatna toys across the country and the world, during the India Toy Fair 2021, The PM advised the artisans to make use of advanced information technology(IT) technology to popularize toys across the world. About Channapatna Toys: Channapatna toys… Continue reading Prime Minister calls for e-marketing of “Channapatna toys”
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Inscription of Vijayanagara king Krishnadevaraya death discovered
What is the news? The first-ever written inscription of the date of death of Vijayanagar king Krishnadevaraya discovered at Honnenahalli in Karnataka. About the inscription: The inscription is written in Kannada. According to the inscription, Krishnadevaraya was one of the greatest emperors of India who ruled from the South. He died on 17th October 1529… Continue reading Inscription of Vijayanagara king Krishnadevaraya death discovered
World bank Released “Education Finance Watch(EFW) Report” 2021
What is the News? The World Bank and UNESCO released the Education Finance Watch Report (EFW), 2021. About the Education Finance Watch Report: The report is a collaborative effort between the World Bank and UNESCO’s Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report. It summarizes the available information on patterns and trends in education financing around the world.… Continue reading World bank Released “Education Finance Watch(EFW) Report” 2021
Govt announces new social media rules to curb its misuse
What is the news? The Government of India has released the Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. It aims to regulate social media, digital news media and over-the-top (OTT) content providers. Key Provisions of the Rules: Social media companies and redressal: The government wants social media companies to have… Continue reading Govt announces new social media rules to curb its misuse
“Swachh Iconic Places”-12 sites to be transformed into ‘Swachh Tourist Destinations’
What is the News? The Ministry of Jal Shakti has announced 12 iconic sites. Sites will be covered under Phase IV of the Swachh Iconic Places(SIP) Initiative. Swachh Iconic Places(SIP) Initiative: It is an initiative of the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti under Swachh Bharat Mission(Grameen). Aim: It aims… Continue reading “Swachh Iconic Places”-12 sites to be transformed into ‘Swachh Tourist Destinations’
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launches “City Innovation Exchange(CiX)”
What is the News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launches the City Innovation exchange(CiX) platform. About City Innovation exchange(CiX) Platform: The platform aims to connect cities to innovators. It will help to design innovative solutions for pressing urban challenges. The platform is built on the philosophy of ‘everyone is an innovator’. The Smart… Continue reading Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launches “City Innovation Exchange(CiX)”
What is “Pagri Sambhal Movement”?
What is the News? Farmers Union protesting against the three farm laws are celebrating February 23 as ‘Pagri Sambhal Diwas’ to remember the Pagri Sambhal Movement. About Pagri Sambhal Movement: The Pagri Sambhal movement was a successful farm agitation against British government. It forced the British government to repeal three laws related to agriculture back… Continue reading What is “Pagri Sambhal Movement”?
Integration of “Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease” with NPCDCS
What is the news? The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has launched operational guidelines for integration of NAFLD(Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease) under NPCDCS (National Programme for Prevention & Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke). About NPCDCS (National Programme for Prevention & Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke): Launched in: It… Continue reading Integration of “Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease” with NPCDCS
NITI Aayog’s “draft national policy on migrant workers”?
What is the News? NITI Aayog has prepared a Draft National policy on Migrant workers. Issues with the Existing Law on Migrants: Inter-State Migrant Workers Act, 1979 It was designed to protect labourers from exploitation by contractors. It safeguards their right to non-discriminatory wages, travel and displacement allowances, and suitable working conditions. However, this law… Continue reading NITI Aayog’s “draft national policy on migrant workers”?
“Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 3.0”
What is the News? Recently Union Health Minister launched Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 3.0 in India. After the launch, States and UTs have started the implementation of the IMI 3.0. Development of Immunisation Programme in India: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare introduced the Immunization Programme in India in 1978. It was released in the… Continue reading “Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 3.0”
