What is the News? The Union Minister of Rural Development has launched the NMMS (National Mobile Monitoring Software) app and Area Officer Monitoring App. About NMMS (National Mobile Monitoring Software) app : NMMS App permits taking real-time attendance of workers at Mahatma Gandhi NREGA worksites along with geotagged photographs. Impact: This will increase citizen oversight… Continue reading Union Minister launches “NMMS app” and “Area officer monitoring App”
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India loses “Farzad B gas field” project as Iran decides to develop it domestically
What is the News? Iran has given the Farzad B gas field to a domestic gas producer. This is a setback for India’s energy ties with Iran. As ONGC has been part of the ongoing cooperation of the Gas field. Farzad B Gas Field: Farzad-B is an offshore natural gas field located on the Iranian… Continue reading India loses “Farzad B gas field” project as Iran decides to develop it domestically
Government launches “CBID Program” on Rehabilitation of Divyangjan
What is the News? The Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment has virtually launched a 6-month CBID (Community Based Inclusive Development) Program on rehabilitation of Divyangjan(Persons with Disabilities). About CBID (Community Based Inclusive Development) programme: Firstly, the programme has been co-designed by the Rehabilitation Council of India and the University of Melbourne. Secondly, the… Continue reading Government launches “CBID Program” on Rehabilitation of Divyangjan
Govt signs MoU with Microsoft for the “Digital Transformation of Tribal Schools”
What is the News? The Ministry of Tribal Affairs(MTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Microsoft. The MOU aims to support the digital transformation of Tribal schools such as Eklavya Model Residential Schools(EMRS). About the MoU for Digital Transformation of Tribal Schools: As part of the MoU, Microsoft will make Artificial Intelligence(AI) curriculum.… Continue reading Govt signs MoU with Microsoft for the “Digital Transformation of Tribal Schools”
India begins export of GI certified “Gholvad Sapota”
What is the News? There has been an export of a consignment of Dahanu Gholvad sapota (naseberry) to the United Kingdom from Maharashtra’s Palghar district. This will provide a major boost to future shipments of Geographical Indication(GI) certified products from India. About Gholvad Sapota: Firstly, the Geographical Indication(GI) certification of Gholvad Sapota is held by… Continue reading India begins export of GI certified “Gholvad Sapota”
China completes Tibet highway
What is the News? China has completed building a highway in a remote part of southeastern Tibet Autonomous Region(TAR). It includes a 2 km mountain tunnel. About the Highway: Firstly, the Highway passes through the world’s deepest canyon, the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon in Tibet. The canyon is located along the Brahmaputra river(known as Yarlung… Continue reading China completes Tibet highway
Government Advisory on Aerosol and Droplet Transmission of Covid-19
What is the News? The government of India has issued an updated general advisory on Covid-19. It has warned that the SARS-CoV-2 virus can be transported through Droplets as well as in the form of Aerosols. It can infect people up to 10 meters away. Covid-19 Transmission: The different modes of transmission of the Covid-19… Continue reading Government Advisory on Aerosol and Droplet Transmission of Covid-19
National Archives of India
What is the News? A group of archivists and scholars have called for transparency in the proposed demolition of annexes that form part of the National Archives of India(NAI) in order to make way for the Central Vista project. About National Archives of India(NAI): Firstly, National Archives of India (NAI) is a custodian of the… Continue reading National Archives of India
“SWAMIH Fund” Completes First Residential Project
What is the News? The government of India’s SWAMIH (Special Window for Affordable & Mid-Income Housing) Fund has completed its first residential project in Mumbai. About SWAMIH Fund: Firstly, SWAMIH Fund is a government-backed investment fund set up in the year 2019. Secondly, Purpose: The formation of fund happened to provide relief to developers that… Continue reading “SWAMIH Fund” Completes First Residential Project
“Black Fungus” or Mucormycosis Declared an Epidemic by Rajasthan
What is the News? The Rajasthan government has declared Mucormycosis or black fungus as an epidemic and a notifiable disease. What is Mucormycosis? Firstly, Mucormycosis or Black Fungus is a rare fungal infection. A group of molds called mucormycetes is the reason behind it, which is abundant in the environment. Secondly, Transmission: It occurs through… Continue reading “Black Fungus” or Mucormycosis Declared an Epidemic by Rajasthan
