News:Recently,several farmers across the country have started adopting pioneering method of sustainable farming called Avartansheel Kheti. Facts: About Avartansheel Kheti: Avartansheel Kheti is based on the philosophy of A Nagraj who was a proponent of harmonious coexistence. The Avartansheel Kheti which is translated as Periodic proportionate farming involves dividing the land into zones for cereal… Continue reading Avartansheel Kheti changing lives with periodic, proportionate farming
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US Congress consents to designate India’s NAVIC as allied system
News:Recently,the US Congress has agreed to designate India’s Navigation in Indian Constellation(NavIC) as its allied navigational satellite system. Facts: About Allied navigational satellite system: The allied navigational satellite tag allows the US satellite navigation system to co-operate or to exchange data with these satellite navigation systems. This tag is designated as part of the conference… Continue reading US Congress consents to designate India’s NAVIC as allied system
National Programme for Youth and Adolescent Development Scheme
News:Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports has informed Lok Sabha about the National Programme for Youth and Adolescent Development Scheme. Facts: About the scheme: The National Programme for Youth Adolescent Development (NPYAD) is a Central Sector scheme under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. It was formulated during 10th five year… Continue reading National Programme for Youth and Adolescent Development Scheme
National Financial Reporting Authority submits first report since constituted
News:The National Financial Reporting Authority(NFRA) has issued its first audit report of IL&FS Financial Services Limited for the year 2017-18. Facts: About NFRA: The National Financial Reporting Authority(NFRA) has been constituted in 2018 by the Government of India under section 132 of the Companies Act,2013. The need for establishing NFRA was felt in the wake… Continue reading National Financial Reporting Authority submits first report since constituted
Heavy metals contaminating India’s rivers
News: A study conducted by Central Water Commission (CWC) from May 2014 to April 2018 revealed that India’s major river systems are contaminated with heavy metals. Facts: Key takeaways: Samples from only 35% of water quality stations were safe while rest were polluted with heavy metals, exceeding safe limits set by the Bureau of Indian… Continue reading Heavy metals contaminating India’s rivers
What are Rare Earth Elements?
News: The United States Army has planned to fund the construction of a Rare Earths processing facility to secure the domestic supply of minerals. The decision comes after China threatened to stop exporting Rare Earth materials to the US. Facts: Rare Earth Elements Rare earth elements (REEs) are a group of seventeen chemically similar metallic… Continue reading What are Rare Earth Elements?
3 day “International Seminar on Climate Smart Farming Systems” for BIMSTEC countries begins in New Delhi
News: ‘International Seminar on Climate Smart Farming Systems’ for BIMSTEC countries is being held in Delhi. Facts: About ‘International Seminar on Climate Smart Farming Systems’ It has been organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare The objective of the seminar is to share experiences to enable the improvement of tropical smallholder farming systems… Continue reading 3 day “International Seminar on Climate Smart Farming Systems” for BIMSTEC countries begins in New Delhi
2.95 crore released for ‘Gandhi Encyclopedia’ for promotion of appropriate Gandhian philosophy
News: Ministry of Culture has approved a project for the development of Gandhi Paedia by National Council of Science Museums Facts: About Gandhi Paedia: It seeks to promote appropriate Gandhian philosophy and thoughts through social media platforms. About the National Council of Science Museums (NCM): It is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture.… Continue reading 2.95 crore released for ‘Gandhi Encyclopedia’ for promotion of appropriate Gandhian philosophy
Odisha awarded ‘World Habitat Award’ for Jaga Mission
News:Odisha has won the ‘World Habitat Award’, global recognition for its ambitious initiative called Jaga Mission. Facts: About Jaga Mission: Odisha Liveable Habitat Mission “JAGA” is a society under Housing & Urban Development Department, Government of Odisha.It is headed by the Chief Secretary,Odisha. The mission aims at transforming the slums into livable habitat with all… Continue reading Odisha awarded ‘World Habitat Award’ for Jaga Mission
India ranks 73rd in global E-Commerce ranking
News:United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s(UNCTAD) has released the Business-to-Consumer(B2C) E-commerce Index 2019. Facts: About the Index: The index compares 152 countries on four major indicators that are highly related to E-Commerce which includes population age, individuals using the internet, postal reliability index and secure internet servers. Key takeaways from the index: Netherlands has… Continue reading India ranks 73rd in global E-Commerce ranking
