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
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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
Urbanisation to blame for Chennai’s flood woes, integrated system need of the hour: Report
What is the news? If timely measures to put in place a flood management system are not taken, Chennai could see a rerun of 2015 floods, says Tamil Nadu government. The state additional chief secretary had filed the report on the action taken by the government with regard to measures to prevent recurrence of flooding.… Continue reading Urbanisation to blame for Chennai’s flood woes, integrated system need of the hour: Report
Supreme Court move to set up a panel to probe Pegasus is a vital and welcome step
Contents1 What is the News?2 Background3 What was the Supreme Court response to this?4 Significance of this judgement What is the News? The Supreme Court has observed orally that it will set up a technical expert committee to inquire into the Pegasus snooping matter and pass an interim order next week. Background A collaborative journalism… Continue reading Supreme Court move to set up a panel to probe Pegasus is a vital and welcome step
Government e Marketplace bags prestigious CIPS Award
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is CIPS Excellence in Procurement Awards 2021?3 What is the Government e-Marketplace?4 What are the recent updates on GeM? What is the News? Government e-Marketplace (GeM) was announced as the winner in the “Best Use of Digital Technology” category at the CIPS Excellence in Procurement Awards 2021 (CIPS Awards).… Continue reading Government e Marketplace bags prestigious CIPS Award
Covid deaths: Centre okays ex-gratia, state funds to cover it
What is the News? The government of India has informed the Supreme Court that National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has recommended an ex-gratia amount of Rs 50,000 for loss of life due to Covid-19. Background The Supreme Court of India had directed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to recommend guidelines for giving ex gratia… Continue reading Covid deaths: Centre okays ex-gratia, state funds to cover it
Risk to online freedom
What is the news? The annual “Freedom on the Net” study is disturbing as it claims free expression has declined for the 11th year in succession. The study done by Freedom House covers 70 countries with over 88 per cent of the world’s users. The report claims online freedom is under unprecedented strain. What are… Continue reading Risk to online freedom
Industrial Safety in Petroleum and Explosives Sector gets a Big Boost
What is the News? Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has implemented several reforms to ensure Industrial Safety in critical premises such as petroleum installations, explosive manufacturing facilities, cylinder filling and storage premises among others. Which organization is responsible for Industrial Safety in the Petroleum… Continue reading Industrial Safety in Petroleum and Explosives Sector gets a Big Boost
