News:The Ministry of Shipping have given approval for the development of Loktak Inland Waterways improvement project in Manipur. Facts: About the Project: The project will develop the Inland water transport connectivity in North East States and give a boost to the tourism sector. The project is approved under the Central Sector Scheme(CSS). The project will… Continue reading Development of Loktak Inland Waterways Project in Manipur
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Antibiotic prescription rate high in private sector
News:According to a study by the researchers of Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI), antibiotic prescription rate is high in the private sector. Facts: About the study: This study is the first ever estimate of outpatient antibiotic prescription rates and patterns in the private sector. It has been published with the title — “Outpatient antibiotic… Continue reading Antibiotic prescription rate high in private sector
DPIIT invites applications for first-ever National Startup Awards 2020
News:The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has announced the institution of the first ever National Startup Awards. Facts: About National Startup awards: The first ever National Startup Awards has been announced by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT). The awards seek to recognize outstanding startups and ecosystem enablers… Continue reading DPIIT invites applications for first-ever National Startup Awards 2020
India Corruption Survey 2019
News:India Corruption Survey 2019 has been released by the Local Circles,a social media firm and the Transparency International India. Facts: Key takeaways from the survey: Rajasthan tops corruption chart in India.As per Survey, 78% of people in Rajasthan, participating in the survey admitted to paying a bribe to get work done. Bihar follows Rajasthan and… Continue reading India Corruption Survey 2019
UNDP launches Accelerator Lab in India to work on tackling pollution
News:The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched its Accelerator Lab in India. Facts: About UNDP’s Accelerator lab: The Accelerator Lab is an innovative initiative by the UNDP, Qatar Government and the Federal Republic of Germany to find 21st century solutions to today’s complex new challenges. These labs seeks to identify grassroots solutions together with… Continue reading UNDP launches Accelerator Lab in India to work on tackling pollution
Petrol Min:SATAT initiative to promote Compressed Biogas as green fuel
News:Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas has informed the Lok Sabha that SATAT initiative has the potential of addressing environmental problems arising from stubble burning. Facts: About SATAT initiative: SATAT stands for Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation(SATAT). The initiative aims to promote Compressed Biogas as an alternative, green transport fuel.It would benefit both vehicle-users… Continue reading Petrol Min:SATAT initiative to promote Compressed Biogas as green fuel
India, Japan to engage in 2+2 dialogue
News:India and Japan are going to hold the 2+2 Dialogue in Delhi. Facts: About 2+2 Dialogue: The 2+2 is a format of dialogue where the defense and foreign ministers or secretaries meet with their counterparts from another country. India and Japan had started the 2+2 dialogue at the level of officials in 2010.But they decided… Continue reading India, Japan to engage in 2+2 dialogue
Scheme for Integrated Textile Parks
News:Union Minister of Textiles has informed Lok Sabha about the scheme for Integrated Textile Parks. Facts: About Scheme for Integrated Textile Parks: The Scheme for Integrated Textile Parks(SITP) has been launched in 2005. The objective of the SITP is to provide the industry with world class state of the art infrastructure facilities for setting up… Continue reading Scheme for Integrated Textile Parks
Explained: Why Mauritius is calling UK an ‘illegal colonial occupier’ over a tiny set of islands
News:Mauritius has called the UK an illegal colonial occupier after it ignored a UN mandated deadline to return the Chagos Islands. Facts: About Chagos Islands: The Chagos Archipelago is an island group in the central Indian Ocean.It is located about 1,000 miles (1,600 km) south of the southern tip of the Indian subcontinent. In the… Continue reading Explained: Why Mauritius is calling UK an ‘illegal colonial occupier’ over a tiny set of islands
DRDO defends Nag missiles
News:Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) has said that state-of-the-art indigenous Anti-Tank Guided Missile(ATGM) Nag is in advanced stages of development. Facts: About Nag missile: Nag is a third-generation, fire-and-forget, anti-tank guided missile developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The missile is an all weather,top attack missile with a minimum range of 500 metres… Continue reading DRDO defends Nag missiles
