News:Recently,a meeting was organised under Samarth-Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles sector(SCBTS) to familiarize the stakeholders about the scheme and its guidelines. Facts: About Samarth-Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles sector(SCBTS): Samarth is a skill development scheme under the Union Ministry of Textiles. The scheme aims to provide skill development to the youth for gainful… Continue reading Integrated Skill Development Scheme in the Textile Sector
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Enrollment of Persons with Disabilities under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)
News:Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has informed Lok Sabha that there are certain incentives to encourage participation of Persons with Disabilities(PwD) under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY). Facts: About Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana(PMKVY): Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship(MSDE). The… Continue reading Enrollment of Persons with Disabilities under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)
Bougainville: Will it become the world’s next country?
News:Bougainville which is a part of Papua New Guinea is about to vote on independence.And,if the people votes for independence,Bougainville could become the world’s next country. Facts: About Bougainville: Bougainville is currently an autonomous province of Papua New Guinea- one of the most populous Pacific island states.It forms part of the Solomon Islands archipelago. The… Continue reading Bougainville: Will it become the world’s next country?
GDP slump will hit $5 tn target, warns NITI Aayog
News:According to NITI Aayog,the road to a $5 trillion economy by 2025 is beset with many speed-breakers. Facts: NITI Aayog on $5 trillion economy by 2025: Niti Aayog said that the nominal GDP growth which is a measure of growth without accounting for inflation has to be at least 12.4% on average if the target… Continue reading GDP slump will hit $5 tn target, warns NITI Aayog
Last nails in the coffin of British rule’: Remembering Lala Lajpat Rai on his death anniversary
News:Recently,November 17 was observed as the death anniversary of Lala Lajpat Rai,the firebrand Indian nationalist leader affectionately called ‘Punjab Kesari’. Facts: About Lala Lajpat Rai: Lala Lajpat Rai was born at Dhudike near Ludhiana in Punjab in 1865.He studied law at the Government College, Lahore. Early in life,he became a follower of Dayanand Saraswati,the founder… Continue reading Last nails in the coffin of British rule’: Remembering Lala Lajpat Rai on his death anniversary
Avian botulism reason for bird deaths near Sambhar Lake
News: The Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Bareilly, has confirmed that avian botulism as the reason for mass mortality of birds, at Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan. Facts: About Avian botulism It is a neuro-muscular illness caused by ingestion of toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. The bacteria is anaerobic in nature and is commonly… Continue reading Avian botulism reason for bird deaths near Sambhar Lake
On global cybercrime, India votes in favour of Russia-led resolution
News: A UN committee has passed a Russian-led resolution entitled “Countering the use of information and communications technologies for criminal purposes”. India has voted in favour of the resolution. Facts: About “Countering the use of information and communications technologies for criminal purposes” Aim: The resolution is aimed at promoting a global consensus and working out… Continue reading On global cybercrime, India votes in favour of Russia-led resolution
Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 2.0
News: Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 2.0 will be rolled out on 2nd December 2019 and it will continue till March 2020 Facts: About Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 2.0 Aim: To escalate efforts to achieve the goal of attaining a 90% national immunization coverage across India Coverage: The program will be delivered in 272 districts of… Continue reading Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) 2.0
Global Terrorism Index 2019
News:The Global Terrorism Index(GTI),2019 has been released. Facts: About Global Terrorism Index(GTI): The Global Terrorism Index(GTI) is published by the Institute for Economics & Peace. The index provides a comprehensive summary of the key global trends and patterns in terrorism. The report ranks 163 countries according to how impacted they are by terrorism. The indicators… Continue reading Global Terrorism Index 2019
To ensure post-marketing safety of vaccines, govt to expand the reach of 3S project
News:The central government has decided to expand the reach of the Smart Safety Surveillance or 3S programme to optimize post-marketing surveillance of priority drugs and vaccines. Facts: About Smart Safety Surveillance(3S) Programme: The programme was introduced by the World Health Organization(WHO) in India considering limited safety data on vaccines in the country. The programme is… Continue reading To ensure post-marketing safety of vaccines, govt to expand the reach of 3S project
