What is the news? The Ministry of Ayush has launched several initiatives to revive and promote the traditional Indian medicine system. What are the initiatives launched by the Ministry of Ayush? AYUSH-64 mYoga fitness app: It was developed jointly by the Ministry of Ayush and the World Health Organisation with the aim to bring assisted… Continue reading Year end Review: Ministry of Ayush
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India gives food aid, defence equipments to Mozambique
What is the news? India has sent food and defence equipment to Mozambique (central African nation). India sent food aid through INS Kesari (landing ship tank) to Mozambique under the eight edition of Mission Sagar. It was delivered at Port Maputo of Mozambique. Why aid is being sent? Mozambique is facing a lot of challenges… Continue reading India gives food aid, defence equipments to Mozambique
All you need to know about the new labour codes
What is the news? Ministry of Labour and Employment introduced four Bills on labour codes to consolidate 29 central laws in 2019 which were then replaced with new ones in 2020. These new labour codes are likely to be implemented in 2022-23. What is the need for these codes? Simplification: India currently has a… Continue reading All you need to know about the new labour codes
All you need to know about the new labour codes
What is the news? Ministry of Labour and Employment introduced four Bills on labour codes to consolidate 29 central laws in 2019 which were then replaced with new ones in 2020. These new labour codes are likely to be implemented in 2022-23. What is the need for these codes? Simplification: India currently has a… Continue reading All you need to know about the new labour codes
Sunderbans plantation: Shield against cyclones but obstruction for animals?
What is the news? West Bengal’s move to develop mangroves in the Sunderbans is obstructing animal movement in the forest. Background: South 24 Parganas district administration had earlier this year finalized plans to plant over 5 crore mangrove saplings and earmarked over 2,000 hectares of land in the Sunderbans for the plantation. Why an emphasis… Continue reading Sunderbans plantation: Shield against cyclones but obstruction for animals?
National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) regains the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) accreditation
What is the News? National Dope Testing Laboratory(NDTL) has regained the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) accreditation. What is the National Dope Testing Laboratory(NDTL)? NDTL is a premier analytical testing & research organization established as an autonomous body under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. It is the only laboratory in the country responsible for… Continue reading National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) regains the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) accreditation
Tokenization: Why the RBI has given more time for tokenization
What is the News? Reserve Bank of India(RBI) had issued guidelines banning the storage of customer card numbers by online merchants and payment aggregators and introducing the concept of Tokenization. These guidelines were scheduled to come into effect on 1 January but have now been postponed to 1st July 2022. How are the transactions processed… Continue reading Tokenization: Why the RBI has given more time for tokenization
Olive Ridley turtles: Turtle trail to get a boost with mass tagging mission
What is the News? Scientists have resumed the Project of tagging Olive Ridley turtles at Rushikulya rookery along the Odisha coast. About the Project Launched by: It is a collaborative Project of the Zoological Survey of India in association with the Odisha Forest and Environment Department. Nesting Sites Covered: The project of tagging of the… Continue reading Olive Ridley turtles: Turtle trail to get a boost with mass tagging mission
ASIGMA: Indian Army Launches in-House Messaging Solution
What is the News? The Indian Army has launched a contemporary messaging application named ASIGMA (Army Secure IndiGeneous Messaging Application). What is ASIGMA? It is a web-based communication platform developed to meet real-time data transfer and messaging requirements of the Army. Developed by: It has been developed entirely in-house by a team of officers of… Continue reading ASIGMA: Indian Army Launches in-House Messaging Solution
Population not the sole factor in J&K limitation says officials
What is the news? Members of opposition in J&K have objected to the Delimitation commission’s proposal for delimitation of J&K constituency. The J&K Delimitation Commission had recently proposed to increase six seats for the Jammu division and only one for the Kashmir division. What is the provision against which objections have been raised? Objections are… Continue reading Population not the sole factor in J&K limitation says officials
