News:Union HRD minister has said that the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme(NMMSS) has helped to reduce the drop-out rate at the secondary and senior secondary classes. Facts: About the Scheme: Aim:To award scholarships to meritorious students of economically weaker sections to arrest their drop out at class VIII and encourage them to continue the study at… Continue reading National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme(NMMSS)
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Explained:Who was Kaka Hathrasi,the poet PM Modi quoted in Parliament
News:Recently,the Prime Minister had quoted Poet Kaka Hathrasi during the reply to the Motion of Thanks. Facts: About Kaka Hathrasi: Kaka Hathrasi was born in 1906.He was a Hindi satirist and humorist poet of India. He was awarded Padma Shri by the Government of India in the year 1985. Apart from humour,he also wrote on… Continue reading Explained:Who was Kaka Hathrasi,the poet PM Modi quoted in Parliament
Haryana launches Rs 1500 crore Mukhyamantri Parivartan Yojna
News:The Haryana Chief Minister has launched the Mukhyamantri Parivar Samridhi Yojna. Facts: About the scheme: Aim:To provide social security benefits to eligible families of the state through annual financial assistance. Under the scheme,financial assistance of Rs 6000 will be provided to those families in the State whose annual income is upto Rs 1.80 lakh and… Continue reading Haryana launches Rs 1500 crore Mukhyamantri Parivartan Yojna
Army gets upgraded 155mm artillery gun – Sharang
News:The Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) has handed over Sharang,an artillery gun to the Indian Army. Facts: About Sharang: Artillery is a class of heavy military ranged weapons built to launch munitions far beyond the range and power of infantry firearms. Sharang is an indigenously upgraded 155 mm calibre artillery gun. The hitting range of the… Continue reading Army gets upgraded 155mm artillery gun – Sharang
Lucknow Declaration adopted at India-Africa Defence Conclave
News:India and 50 African countries have adopted the Lucknow Declaration at the first India – Africa Defence Minister’s Conclave. Facts: About Lucknow Declaration: Peace and Security:The countries have committed to continue their collaboration in the fields of peace and security including conflict prevention, resolution, management and peacebuilding. Terrorism:It condemned the growing threat of terrorism and… Continue reading Lucknow Declaration adopted at India-Africa Defence Conclave
Brihadeshwara Temple
News:The consecration(Kumbhabhishekam) ceremony was recently held at the Brihadisvara Temple after 23 years in Thanjavur,Tamil Nadu. Facts: Background: The ceremony was held after the Madras High Court settled argument over the ritual purification process by addressing the struggle for supremacy between the Sanskrit and Tamil traditions. The court allowed the consecration to be performed in… Continue reading Brihadeshwara Temple
International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation(FGM)
News:International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation(FGM) is observed everyday year on February 6. Facts: About Female Genital Mutilation(FGM): Female Genital Mutilation(FGM) is the name given to procedures that involve altering or injuring the female genitalia for non-medical or cultural reasons.It is mostly carried out on young girls between infancy and age 15.… Continue reading International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation(FGM)
Madhya Pradesh Tourism to hold 3-day cultural festival ”Namaste Orchha”
News:The Madhya Pradesh government is organizing a multi-cultural festival to promote tourism in the heritage city of Orchha,Madhya Pradesh. Facts: About Namaste Orchha: Namaste Orchha aims to celebrate the cultural diversity, natural beauty and the architectural heritage of the Orchha town by showcasing music, dance, heritage walks, local cuisine, arts and handicrafts. About Orchha: Orchha… Continue reading Madhya Pradesh Tourism to hold 3-day cultural festival ”Namaste Orchha”
US announces launch of International Religious Freedom Alliance
News:The United States has announced the launch of the International Religious Freedom Alliance(IRF Alliance). Facts: About the alliance: Aim:To bring together senior government representatives to discuss actions countries can take together to promote respect for freedom of religion or belief and protect members of religious minority groups worldwide. Around 26 Countries from around the world… Continue reading US announces launch of International Religious Freedom Alliance
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is illegal:India
News:Indian Government has said that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC),a flagship project of the Belt and Road initiative(BRI) is illegal as it impinges the sovereignty and territorial integrity of India. Facts: About CPEC: China-Pakistan Economic Corridor(CPEC) is the flagship project of the multi-billion dollar Belt and Road Initiative (BRI),a pet project of Chinese President. It… Continue reading China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is illegal:India
