News: The Union Minister initiated the Mansar Lake Rejuvenation Project by holding a high level meeting to discuss the DPR(Detailed Project Report). Facts: Manser Development plan: It is a comprehensive plan for development and upgradation of Mansar Lake and surrounding areas. Aim: To holistically develop the sacred Lake of Manser as the second biggest tourist… Continue reading Union Minister initiates Mansar Lake Rejuvenation Project
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Centre gives two options to States on GST compensation
News: Finance Minister has chaired the 41st GST Council meet.The council discussed states compensation and revenue losses. Facts: Union Finance Minister has placed before the GST Council two options for borrowing by states to meet the shortfall in GST revenues pegged at Rs 2.3 lakh crore in the current fiscal.The two options are: First Option:… Continue reading Centre gives two options to States on GST compensation
UMANG app services to be available via CSCs
News: The National e-Governance Division(NeGD) has signed an MOU with CSC (Common Service Center) e Governance Services India Limited to facilitate delivery of UMANG services at CSCs. Facts: Unified Mobile Application for New-Age Governance(UMANG) app: It is the common unified platform launched in 2017 for delivery of services of various Government Departments through the mobile… Continue reading UMANG app services to be available via CSCs
DST encourages research on Carbon Capture, Utilisation & Storage(CCUS)
News: Department of Science & Technology(DST) has invited proposals from Indian researchers in the area of Carbon Capture, Utilisation & Storage (CCUS) under Accelerating CCUS Technologies(ACT) initiative. Facts: Accelerating CCUS Technologies(ACT): It is an initiative of 16 countries, regions and provinces to fund research and innovation projects that can lead to safe and cost-effective CCUS… Continue reading DST encourages research on Carbon Capture, Utilisation & Storage(CCUS)
Export Preparedness Index 2020
News: NITI Aayog in partnership with the Institute of Competitiveness has released the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2020. Facts: EPI: It is the first report which examines export preparedness and performance of Indian states and intends to identify challenges and opportunities; enhance the effectiveness of government policies and encourage a facilitative regulatory framework. Parameters: The… Continue reading Export Preparedness Index 2020
Pulikkali to go online this Onam
News: Pulikkali will be an online-only affair this year due to COVID-19. Facts: Pulikali(Tiger Dance): It is a recreational folk art from the state of Kerala.It is performed by trained artists to entertain people on the occasion of Onam, an annual harvest festival. On the fourth day of Onam festival, artists paint their bodies like… Continue reading Pulikkali to go online this Onam
Africa declared free of wild polio
News: Africa Regional Certification Commission, an independent body has declared Africa free from wild polio. Facts: Polio: It is a highly infectious disease caused by a virus.It invades the nervous system and can cause total paralysis in a matter of hours. Transmission: The virus is transmitted by person-to-person spread mainly through the faecal-oral route or… Continue reading Africa declared free of wild polio
Union Minister to launch ‘Kiran’ mental health rehabilitation helpline number
News: Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment will launch ‘Kiran’, a mental health rehabilitation helpline number. Facts: Kiran: It is a toll-free mental health rehabilitation helpline number that aims to provide support for early screening, psychological support, distress management, mental wellbeing psychological crisis among others. It will offer support in 13 languages for any individual,… Continue reading Union Minister to launch ‘Kiran’ mental health rehabilitation helpline number
Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)–Transport Initiative for Asia(TIA) India Component
News: NITI Aayog will virtually launch the India Component of the Nationally Determined Contributions(NDC)–Transport Initiative for Asia(TIA). Facts: NDC Transport Initiative for Asia (NDC-TIA): The initiative aims to promote a comprehensive approach to decarbonize transport in India, Vietnam and China over the period 2020-24. Supported by: It is supported by the International Climate Initiative (IKI)… Continue reading Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC)–Transport Initiative for Asia(TIA) India Component
Expert committee to review charter of DRDO labs
News: Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) chairman has constituted a five-member expert committee to review the charter of duties for all laboratories of the DRDO and to focus on indigenous development of futuristic technologies. Facts: Headed by: The committee is headed by Professor V. Ramagopal Rao, Director, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. Terms of Reference: … Continue reading Expert committee to review charter of DRDO labs
