News: Union Finance Minister has felicitated the best performing banks on EASE Banking Reforms Index. Facts: EASE Banking Reforms Index: EASE stands for ‘Enhanced Access and Service Excellence’.It was launched in 2018 with the aim to institutionalize clean and smart banking. EASE 2.0 further progresses the reforms built in EASE 1.0 by making the reforms… Continue reading Union Minister declares EASE 2.0 Index Results
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Ministry of Education will be organising Shikshak Parv initiative
News: The Ministry of Education will be organising a two-day conclave on School Education in the 21st Century under Shikshak Parv Initiative. Facts: Shiksha Parv Initiative: It is being celebrated from 8th September- 25th September, 2020 to felicitate the teachers and to take New Education Policy 2020 forward. Under this, the Ministry will be organizing… Continue reading Ministry of Education will be organising Shikshak Parv initiative
Rogan art’s connect during COVID-19
News: The centuries old tradition of Rogan art is facing an unprecedented challenge due to pandemic. Facts: Rogan Art: The word Rogan means “Oil” in Persian.It is an art of cloth printing practiced in the Kutch District of Gujarat. Origin: The art was started by the Khatris, a Muslim community who came to India from… Continue reading Rogan art’s connect during COVID-19
Ministry of Tourism organises a webinar titled “Punjab- A historic perspective”
News: Ministry of Tourism organises a webinar titled “Punjab- A historic perspective” under Dekho Apna Desh Webinar Series. Facts: Punjab: It is called ‘the land of Five Waters’ referring to the rivers Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej, and Beas. Who controlled it? Much of the frontier was occupied by Maharaja Ranjit Singh also known as Sher-e-Punjab… Continue reading Ministry of Tourism organises a webinar titled “Punjab- A historic perspective”
40% of children are not fully vaccinated, says NSO report
News: National Sample Survey (July 2017-June 2018) has released a report titled “household social consumption related to health”. Facts: Key Highlights of the report: Full Immunisation: Across the country, only 59.2% of children under five years are fully immunised. Full immunisation means that a child receives a cocktail of eight vaccine doses in the first… Continue reading 40% of children are not fully vaccinated, says NSO report
World Solar Technology Summit
News: Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas has addressed the first World Solar Technology Summit. Facts: World Solar Technology Summit(WSTS): It has been organised by International Solar Alliance(ISA) and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry(FICCI). Aim: To bring together key stakeholders to discuss the highlights of solar technologies, cost-wise; technology-wise, technology transfers,… Continue reading World Solar Technology Summit
Explained: Forex reserves at all-time high — why did this happen, and what does it mean for India’s economy?
News: As per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, India’s foreign exchange (forex) reserves has touched a record high of USD 541.431 billion in the week ended 28th August 2020. Facts: Reasons for High Foreign Reserves: Investment: Rise in investment by foreign portfolio investors and increased foreign direct investments(FDIs). Fall in Crude Oil Prices:… Continue reading Explained: Forex reserves at all-time high — why did this happen, and what does it mean for India’s economy?
Govt announces 3rd phase of ‘Back to Village’ programme in J&K
News: Jammu and Kashmir Government has announced the third phase of ambitious Back to Village(B2V) programme. Facts: Back to Village(B2V) programme: The programme aims to involve the people of the state and government officials in a joint effort to deliver the mission of equitable development.It also aims to energize Panchayats and direct development efforts in… Continue reading Govt announces 3rd phase of ‘Back to Village’ programme in J&K
PM-Kisan norms eased for Covid, TN probes Rs 110 crore fraud
News: Tamil Nadu government has discovered a scam amounting to over Rs 110 crore in the PM-Kisan Scheme after clearance norms under PM KISAN were relaxed due to Covid-19 lockdown. Facts: Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi(PM-KISAN): It is a Central Sector scheme launched in 2019. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. Objective: To… Continue reading PM-Kisan norms eased for Covid, TN probes Rs 110 crore fraud
National Immunogenicity and Biologics Evaluation Center(NIBEC)
News: Department of Biotechnology(DBT) Secretary has inaugurated National Immunogenicity & Biologics Evaluation Center(NIBEC). Facts: About NIBEC: It is a first of its kind centre in the country developed for evaluation of the immunogenicity of vaccines & antiviral properties of drugs/preparations. Developed by: It has been established jointly by Bharati Vidyapeeth University through its constituent unit… Continue reading National Immunogenicity and Biologics Evaluation Center(NIBEC)
