News: Union Minister for Food Processing has launched the PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises(PM FME) scheme. Facts: Type: Centrally Sponsored Scheme Aim: To provide financial, technical and business support for the upgradation of existing micro food processing enterprises. Duration: It will be implemented over a period of five years from 2020-21 to 2024-25.… Continue reading PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises(PM FME) scheme
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Explained: The G4 flu virus with ‘pandemic potential’, found by Chinese researchers?
News: Researchers in China have discovered a new strain of the H1N1 swine flu virus named G4 virus. Facts: G4 virus: It is a new strain of virus that has descended from the H1N1 Influenza that was responsible for the 2009 flu pandemic. The evidence of the virus have been found in people who work… Continue reading Explained: The G4 flu virus with ‘pandemic potential’, found by Chinese researchers?
Infant mortality rate down but 1 in 31 children die within one year of life
News: Registrar General of India has released the Sample Registration System – Statistical Report 2018. Facts: Key Takeaways: Additional Facts: Sample Registration System:It is a demographic survey for providing reliable annual estimates of infant mortality rate, birth rate, death rate and other fertility and mortality indicators at the national and sub-national levels. It was initiated… Continue reading Infant mortality rate down but 1 in 31 children die within one year of life
World Bank approves fresh funds for Ganga cleaning mission
News: The World Bank has approved a five-year loan to the Namami Ganga or the National Mission for Clean Ganga(NMCG) under its second National Ganga River Basin project. Facts: National Ganga River Basin project: It is a World Bank assisted project approved in the year 2011. Aim: To help rejuvenate the Ganga River by helping… Continue reading World Bank approves fresh funds for Ganga cleaning mission
Extension of Operation Greens from TOP to Total
News: Union Minister for Food Processing has announced the extension of Operation Greens from TOP (Tomato-Onion-Potato) crops to all Perishable Fruits & Vegetables (TOP to Total). Facts: Operation Greens: It was announced in the Budget 2018-2019 to stabilize the supply of Tomato, Onion and Potato (TOP) crops.It is being implemented by the Ministry of Food… Continue reading Extension of Operation Greens from TOP to Total
Agreement for Indo-Bhutan joint venture hydroelectric project signed
News: The Concession Agreement was signed between the Royal Government of Bhutan and Kholongchu Hydro Energy Limited for the Kholongchhu (Joint Venture) Hydroelectric Project. Facts: Kholongchu Hydroelectric Project: It is a run-of-the-river project located on the lower course of the Kholongchu River in Trashiyangtse district in eastern Bhutan. Implementation: The project will be implemented by… Continue reading Agreement for Indo-Bhutan joint venture hydroelectric project signed
Ministry of Culture to celebrate “Sankalp Parva”
News: The Ministry of Culture is celebrating ‘Sankalp Parva’ from 28th June to 12th July 2020. Facts: Sankalp Parva: It is an initiative that has been taken on the call of the Prime Minister to plant at least five trees either in office campus or wherever it is possible to ensure a clean and healthy… Continue reading Ministry of Culture to celebrate “Sankalp Parva”
South America witnessed extreme lightning strikes in 2018, 2019: WMO
News: The World Meteorological Organization(WMO) has released its findings on lightning strikes which had happened around the world. Facts: Key Takeaways: Brazil recorded the longest lightning strike that travelled a distance of 709 kilometres in 2018. Argentina recorded a lightning strike that lasted continuously for 16.73 seconds in 2019. India: Uttar Pradesh recorded the maximum… Continue reading South America witnessed extreme lightning strikes in 2018, 2019: WMO
Union Minority Affairs minister inaugurates Sanskritik Sadbhav Mandap
News: Union Minister of Minority Affairs has laid the foundation stone for “Sanskritik Sadbhav Mandap” in Rampur(Uttar Pradesh). Facts: Sanskritik Sadbhav Mandap: It is a community center which is being established by the Ministry of Minority affairs under Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karykram(PMJVK). Purpose: The centre will be utilized for various socio-economic-cultural activities, skill development… Continue reading Union Minority Affairs minister inaugurates Sanskritik Sadbhav Mandap
Explained: Baloch Liberation Army, the group behind Karachi Stock Exchange attack
News: Pakistan’s Baloch Liberation Army(BLA) has claimed responsibility for the Karachi Stock Exchange attack. Facts: Baloch Liberation Army(BLA): It is an armed separatist group based mainly in the province of Balochistan and the bordering areas of Afghanistan. Aim: To seek independence from Pakistan and form a separate state of Greater Balochistan because Pakistan has been… Continue reading Explained: Baloch Liberation Army, the group behind Karachi Stock Exchange attack
