News:Government of India’s UJALA scheme and Street Lighting National Programme (SLNP) of the central government has completed five successful years. Facts: About UJALA: UJALA stands for Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All.The scheme was launched in 2015. Aim:It aims at promoting efficient usage of energy consumption, energy savings and efficient lighting for all. Implementation:Electricity… Continue reading UJALA & Street Lighting National Programme Completed Five Successful years of Illuminating India
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National Pension Scheme for traders fails to gain traction
News:The National Pension Scheme for traders also called the Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-dhan Yojana has failed to gain traction among the traders. Facts: The Government has set a target of 50 lakh enrolment by the end of March 2020.However,only 25,000 persons have applied so far. Among all states Uttar Pradesh has the highest number… Continue reading National Pension Scheme for traders fails to gain traction
I-STEM Portal has been launched by PM at Indian Science Congress(ISC)
News:Prime minister has launched the I-STEM Portal at the 107th Indian Science Congress(ISC). Facts: About I-STEM Portal: I-STEM is Indian Science, Technology and Engineering Facilities web portal. The National Portal is the gateway for researchers to locate the specific facility(ies) they need for their R&D work and identify the one that is either located closest… Continue reading I-STEM Portal has been launched by PM at Indian Science Congress(ISC)
Vertical Farming: A silent Revolution in Agriculture
News : Vertical Farming is emerging as a silent revolution in agricultural production sector. Facts: About Vertical Farming: Vertical Farming is the process of growing agricultural crops in vertical stacks, mostly in a controlled environment. Under Vertical Farming,the plants are grown indoors with or without soil. This protects the crops from incessant rains, unruly winds… Continue reading Vertical Farming: A silent Revolution in Agriculture
FSSAI launches ‘Verified Milk Vendor Scheme’ in Gujarat
News:The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India(FSSAI) has launched ‘Verified Milk Vendors Scheme’ in Gujarat. Facts: About Verified Milk Vendors Scheme: The scheme aims to address the issues of quality and safety in raw milk that is supplied directly to consumers by unorganised milk vendors. Under the scheme, all the unorganised milk producers and… Continue reading FSSAI launches ‘Verified Milk Vendor Scheme’ in Gujarat
Maharashtra Govt launches ‘Cyber Safe Women’ initiative
News:Maharashtra Government has launched a ‘Cyber Safe Women’ initiative. Facts: About ‘Cyber Safe Women’ initiative: The initiative aims to spread awareness against atrocities committed against children and women.The initiative will also create awareness about laws on cybercrime. The campaign is to be implemented all over the state by the State Government in collaboration with state… Continue reading Maharashtra Govt launches ‘Cyber Safe Women’ initiative
India, Nepal to hold talks on Kalapani border issue
News:Ministry of External Affairs has said that India will resolve the Kalapani border issue through dialogue. Facts: About Kalapani: Kalapani is a valley that is administered by India as a part of the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand.It is situated on the Kailash Mansarovar route. Since the Indo-China war of 1962, the Kalapani is controlled by… Continue reading India, Nepal to hold talks on Kalapani border issue
Bhima-Koregaon village prepares for historic day
News:The people of Maharashtra is gearing up to celebrate the 202nd Anniversary of Bhima-Koregaon War. Facts: About Bhima-Koregaon War: Bhima Koregaon is a small village in Pune district of Maharashtra.In 1818,a battle was fought here between the forces of the Peshwa and the British. The British army comprised primarily of Dalit soldiers.They had joined the… Continue reading Bhima-Koregaon village prepares for historic day
Explained: Savitribai Phule
News:Prime Minister has paid tributes to Savitribai Phule on her birth anniversary. Facts: About Savitribai Phule: Savitribai Phule was an Indian activist, thinker, social reformer and writer from Maharashtra. Savitrabai along with her husband Jyotirao Phule had played an important role in improving women’s rights in India. Contributions: She established the Mahila Seva Mandal to… Continue reading Explained: Savitribai Phule
Ritualistic festival ‘Lai Haraoba’ begins in Tripura
News:Recently,Lai Haraoba, a ritualistic festival has begun in Agartala,Tripura. Facts: About Lai Haraoba: Lai Haraoba means merry making of the Gods.It is a ritual ceremonial festival observed by the Meitei community since ancient times. It is celebrated to please the Umang Lai, the traditional deities of Sanamahism. The festival is celebrated through oral literature, music,… Continue reading Ritualistic festival ‘Lai Haraoba’ begins in Tripura
