News:Prime Minister will launch Pradhan Mantri Kisan Man Dhan scheme and 400 Eklavya Model Residential Schools on September 12,2019. Facts: About Pradhan Mantri Kisan Mandhan Yojana The scheme aims to provide social security to all landholding Small and Marginal Farmers. Aim:Under this scheme,a fixed pension of Rs.3,000/- will be provided to all eligible small and… Continue reading Pradhan mantri Kisan Man Dhan Yojana
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Tamil Nadu ranks lowest in coverage of iodised salt
News:The national survey to measure the coverage of iodized salt has been released. Facts: The survey was conducted by Nutrition International in collaboration with the AIIMS and the Indian Coalition for the Control of Iodine Deficiency Disorders(ICCIDD). The survey tested the iodine content in samples of cooking salt from households to estimate the coverage of… Continue reading Tamil Nadu ranks lowest in coverage of iodised salt
National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd (NAFED)
News:NAFED will be directly buying apples from apple growers in Jammu and Kashmir under the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme that offers direct transfer subsidies to the bank account of individuals. Facts: About NAFED: National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India(NAFED) was established in 1958.It is registered under the Multi State Co-operative Societies Act. NAFED… Continue reading National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd (NAFED)
Onam festival
News:President of India has greeted the citizens of the country on the eve of Onam festival. Facts: About the Onam festival: Onam is the biggest and the most important festival of the state of Kerala. It is a harvest festival and is celebrated in the beginning of the month of Chingam,the first month of Malayalam… Continue reading Onam festival
Finance Commission
News:The 15th Finance Commission has assured the Rajasthan government’s demand for additional funds on the basis of factors such as difficult geography, heterogeneous society, limited resources and future needs. Facts: About Finance commission: The Finance Commission is constituted by the President under Article 280 of the Constitution mainly to give its recommendations on distribution of… Continue reading Finance Commission
Govt may bring in ordinance to ban manufacture and sale of e-cigarettes
News:The Union cabinet is likely to approve an ordinance prohibiting the manufacture and sale of e-cigarettes. Facts: About E-Cigarettes: E-cigarettes are also known as Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS). They are battery powered devices that work by heating a liquid into an aerosol that the user inhales and exhales. The e-cigarette liquid typically contains nicotine,… Continue reading Govt may bring in ordinance to ban manufacture and sale of e-cigarettes
Integrated Battle Groups on Pakistan, China borders soon
News:Indian Army is planning to raise Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs) along the borders with Pakistan and China that will help it carry out swift strikes in case of war. Facts: About Integrated Battle groups: IBGs are brigade-sized, agile, self-sufficient combat formations which can swiftly launch strikes against adversary in case of hostilities. Each IBG would… Continue reading Integrated Battle Groups on Pakistan, China borders soon
Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS)
News:Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan(NYKS) in collaboration with National Disaster Response Force(NDRF) will train Disaster Response Teams(DRTs) of NYKS Youth Volunteers for Disaster Risk Reduction(DRR). Facts: Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan: Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan(NYKS) was set up in the year 1987-88 as an autonomous organization.It works under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. NYKS is… Continue reading Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS)
India to raise target for restoring degraded land: PM Modi
News:Indian Prime Minister has addressed the 14th Conference of Parties (COP14) of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification(UNCCD). Facts: Key highlights of PM’s speech: Prime Minister announced that between 2019 and 2030,India will raise target of restoring land with degraded status from 21 million hectares to 26 million by 2030. PM has also announced India’s… Continue reading India to raise target for restoring degraded land: PM Modi
Motihari-Amalekhgunj petroleum pipeline
News:Indian Prime Minister and Nepal Prime Minister will inaugurate the Motihari Amlekhgunj petroleum pipeline. Facts: About the pipeline: The Motihari-Amlekhgunj oil pipeline project was first proposed in 1996. However,the project finally started during Indian Prime Minister’s visit to Nepal in 2014. The project is a 69-kilometre long petroleum pipeline which connects Motihari (Bihar) to Amelkhgunj… Continue reading Motihari-Amalekhgunj petroleum pipeline
