Contents1 What is the news?2 About the Heli-Borne Survey3 What is the importance of the project?4 What is the National Aquifer Mapping and Management Programme(NAQUIM)?5 Terms to know: What is the news? The Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti and CSIR-NGRI (National Geophysical Research Institute), Hyderabad have signed an agreement for use of… Continue reading Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat & Dr. Jitendra Singh To Jointly Inaugurate Heli-Borne Survey For Ground Water Management In Arid Regions
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British-era bungalow is home to Brahmaputra heritage centre
What is the news? Vice-President has recently inaugurated the Mahabahu Brahmaputra River Heritage Centre in Guwahati. About the Mahabahu Brahmaputra River Heritage Centre The Brahmaputra River Heritage Centre has been set up in a nearly 150-year-old Scottish-type wooden bungalow after an elaborate restoration. The Centre is located in Guwahati’s Barphukanar Tila, meaning Barphukan’s Hillock. The… Continue reading British-era bungalow is home to Brahmaputra heritage centre
Senior Able Citizens for Re Employment in Dignity (SACRED) Portal
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is the need for the SACRED portal?3 About the Senior Able Citizens for Re Employment in Dignity’ (SACRED) portal4 How the SACRED portal will work? What is the news? The Union government is all set to develop a job portal for senior citizens. The portal named, ‘Senior Able Citizens… Continue reading Senior Able Citizens for Re Employment in Dignity (SACRED) Portal
HC: Breastfeeding inalienable constitutional right of a mom
What is the news? A child was stolen from the maternity ward by a psychiatrist and later gave it to another couple by claiming it was their child born out of surrogacy. Police arrested the psychiatrist. Now the case went to the Karnataka High Court over the custody of the child by both the parents.… Continue reading HC: Breastfeeding inalienable constitutional right of a mom
Explained: Dismantling the Ordnance Factory Board
Contents1 What is the news?2 About the defence committees and OFB3 Why does the government favours corporatization of OFB?4 What are the arguments against corporatization? What is the news? The government has decided to dissolve the Ordnance Factory Board (an umbrella body of 41 ordinance factories), which was set up in 1801. All of its… Continue reading Explained: Dismantling the Ordnance Factory Board
Covid-19 pandemic cut life expectancy by most since World War II
What is the News? According to a study by Oxford University, the Covid-19 pandemic reduced the life expectancy of men and women in 27 countries in 2020. What are the key findings of the Study? Firstly, the COVID-19 pandemic has reduced life expectancy in 2020 by the largest amount since World War II. Secondly, Life… Continue reading Covid-19 pandemic cut life expectancy by most since World War II
NCW Launches Country-Wide Training & Capacity Building Program For Women In Dairy Farming
What is the News? The National Commission for Women(NCW) has launched a countrywide training and capacity building programme for women in dairy farming. What is the objective of the programme? The programme aims to empower women and help them achieve financial independence by training them in the quality enhancement of dairy products. As part of… Continue reading NCW Launches Country-Wide Training & Capacity Building Program For Women In Dairy Farming
PM highlights importance of fintech, warns against covid
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the issues he has talked about?2.1 On Digital Inclusion Initiatives2.2 On Namami Gange Programme2.3 On Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav What is the News? The Prime Minister has addressed the 81st edition of his monthly radio programme Mann ki Baat. What are the issues he has talked about? On… Continue reading PM highlights importance of fintech, warns against covid
Union Minister of Home Affairs chairs review meeting in New Delhi on Left Wing Extremism
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Left Wing Extremism?3 Incidents of Left Wing Extremism at present4 What are the government initiatives taken to curb Left Wing Extremism?4.1 Development Initiatives in Left Wing Extremism Areas What is the News? The Union Minister of Home Affairs chaired a review meeting on Left Wing Extremism in New… Continue reading Union Minister of Home Affairs chairs review meeting in New Delhi on Left Wing Extremism
IGNCA to start cultural mapping in 75 villages soon
What is the News? The Ministry of Culture has handed over the National Mission on Cultural Mapping to the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts(IGNCA). Note: IGNCA aims to complete mapping in 5,000 villages by the end of the financial year 2021-2022. It will start with a trial run in 75 villages in October… Continue reading IGNCA to start cultural mapping in 75 villages soon
