Source: PIB What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the International Cooperation and Convention Centre – Rudraksh in Varanasi. About Rudraksh: Rudraksh is an international cooperation and convention centre that will offer a glimpse of the cultural richness of Varanasi. The centre has been built with the assistance from Japan International Cooperation Agency.… Continue reading PM inaugurates the International Cooperation and Convention Centre – Rudraksh in Varanasi
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Prime Minister inaugurates and dedicates PRASHAD projects in Varanasi
Source: PIB What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the Tourism Facilitation Centre and operation of Cruise Boat in Varanasi. These projects have been developed under the PRASHAD Scheme. About the PRASHAD Scheme: The National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive(PRASHAD) was launched by the Ministry of Tourism in the… Continue reading Prime Minister inaugurates and dedicates PRASHAD projects in Varanasi
Union Education Minister and Tribal Affairs Minister to jointly launch School Innovation Ambassador Training Program
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Education Minister and Tribal Affairs Minister will jointly launch the ‘School Innovation Ambassador Training Program’. About School Innovation Ambassador Training Program: The School Innovation Ambassador Training Program is a one of its kind training program for School Teachers. Aim: It aims at training 50,000 school teachers. The… Continue reading Union Education Minister and Tribal Affairs Minister to jointly launch School Innovation Ambassador Training Program
Covid-19: Here’s everything you need to know about ‘cytomegalovirus’
Source: Indian Express What is the News? Sporadic cases of cytomegalovirus (CMV) are being reported from Delhi, Pune, Bengaluru, making it the latest post-covid complication. What is Cytomegalovirus (CMV)? Cytomegalovirus(CMV) is also known as Human Herpesvirus 5 (HHV-5). It is a common herpes virus that often causes natural infections in childhood and remains asymptomatic in… Continue reading Covid-19: Here’s everything you need to know about ‘cytomegalovirus’
Financial inclusion is a policy priority: Das
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) Governor addressed the Economic Times Financial Inclusion Summit. Key Highlights from the Address: Financial Inclusion: Financial Inclusion will continue to be the RBI’s policy priority as India recovers from the pandemic. For this, RBI will soon launch a ‘financial inclusion index’ to measure… Continue reading Financial inclusion is a policy priority: Das
Why do you need the ‘colonial law’ of sedition, CJI asks the govt.
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Supreme Court has questioned the Central government whether the provision of Sedition under Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) was still needed after 75 years of independence. What was the case? A petition was filed in the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the offense… Continue reading Why do you need the ‘colonial law’ of sedition, CJI asks the govt.
Explained: How Europe’s ambitious new climate agenda will affect businesses
Source: The Indian Express and All India Radio About EU’s “Fit for 55” proposal: The European Union has unveiled some of the world’s most ambitious proposals, titled “Fit for 55”, to reduce carbon emissions and wean its 27 members off fossil fuels. The plan aims to cut their output of greenhouse gases by 55% by 2030,… Continue reading Explained: How Europe’s ambitious new climate agenda will affect businesses
Govt launches Artificial Intelligence powered grievance management application
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Defence Minister has launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered grievance management application. About the AI-powered grievance management application: The application has been developed by the Ministry of Defence with the help of IIT-Kanpur. Purpose: It is the first Artificial Intelligence(AI)-powered application developed to improve grievance redressal in the… Continue reading Govt launches Artificial Intelligence powered grievance management application
Draft Drone Rules, 2021 released
Source: The Hindu, Livemint, TOI 1, TOI 2, Pib What is the news? The Ministry of Civil Aviation has released Draft Drone Rules, 2021, for public consultation until August 5. The rules will replace the Unmanned Aircraft System Rules, 2021, notified on March 12, 2021. Key provisions Here are some key provisions of the Draft… Continue reading Draft Drone Rules, 2021 released
Cabinet approves continuation of centrally sponsored scheme National AYUSH Mission
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the National Ayush Mission as a ‘Centrally-sponsored scheme for another five years till 2026. About National Ayush Mission: National AYUSH Mission is a ‘Centrally-sponsored scheme’ launched by the Government of India in 2014. The mission is being implemented by the Ministry… Continue reading Cabinet approves continuation of centrally sponsored scheme National AYUSH Mission
