News:Minister of State for Home Affairs has informed the Lok Sabha that National Intelligence Grid(NATGRID) project will be operational by December 31,2020. Facts: About National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID): NATGRID project was initially started in 2009.It is an online database for collating scattered pieces of information and putting them together on one platform. The project is… Continue reading Network for intel agencies to share info will go live next year
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NIA to host counter-terrorism exercise for Quad countries
News:The National Investigation Agency is hosting the first counter-terrorism exercise for the Quad countries named ‘CT-TTX’(counter-terrorism table-top exercise) in New Delhi. Facts: About the exercise: The exercise is aimed at enabling the Quad countries to understand much better the response systems to terror incidents that exist in other member countries. The exercise is also aimed… Continue reading NIA to host counter-terrorism exercise for Quad countries
Skills study: Over next 5 years, just 1 in 5 entrants to labour force a woman
News:According to a study conducted by the National Skills Development Corporation (NSDC),just one out of five persons in the 15-30 years age bracket entering the labour force is expected to be a female in the five years ending 2023. Facts: About the study: The NSDC has projected trends in the country’s labour market potential during… Continue reading Skills study: Over next 5 years, just 1 in 5 entrants to labour force a woman
Indian Steel Association to organise ISA – Steel Conclave 2019
News:The Indian Steel Association supported by the Ministry of Steel, is organising the second Edition of ISA – Steel Conclave in New Delhi. Facts: About the conclave: The conclave is a premier platform for the entire Steel Ecosystem and the related sectors to gain valuable insights in the Stell industry. The conclave would cover pertinent… Continue reading Indian Steel Association to organise ISA – Steel Conclave 2019
Pakistan successfully test-fires nuclear-capable missile
News:Pakistan has conducted the test launch of Shaheen-1 surface-to-surface ballistic missile. Facts: About Shaheen-1: Shaheen-1 is a is a land based supersonic short-range ballistic missile (SRBM). It has been jointly designed and developed by joint venture of Pakistan’s National Engineering and Scientific Commission(NESCOM) and National Defence Complex(NDC). The missile is capable of delivering all types… Continue reading Pakistan successfully test-fires nuclear-capable missile
Company Law Committee-2019 submits its report to Finance Minister
News:The Company Law Committee which was constituted by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has submitted its report. Facts: About the company law committee: Government of India had constituted the company law committee for examining and making recommendations on various provisions and issues related to implementation of the Companies Act. The committee consists of 11-members which… Continue reading Company Law Committee-2019 submits its report to Finance Minister
Another election, another churn:Why the Mhadei’s waters are muddy again
News:Goa government has objected to the Centre announcing that the Kalasa-Banduri drinking water project in Karnataka has been granted Environment Approval. Facts: About Kalasa-Banduri Project: The Kalasa-Banduri Nala is a project undertaken by the Government of Karnataka to improve drinking water supply to the Districts of Belagavi, Dharwad and Gadag. It involves building across Kalasa… Continue reading Another election, another churn:Why the Mhadei’s waters are muddy again
Five-point action plan to make India nutrition secure: M. S. Swaminathan
News: At the launch programme of Bharatiya Poshan Krishi Kosh (BPKK), eminent agricultural scientist, Dr. M. S. Swaminathan has put forward a Five-point action plan which needs to be implemented to make India nutrition secure. Facts: Five –point Action Plan: Ensure calorie rich diet for women, expectant mothers and children Ensure intake of proteins in… Continue reading Five-point action plan to make India nutrition secure: M. S. Swaminathan
Targets fixed under PMUY Scheme already achieved
News:The government of India has already achieved the target of giving 8 crore free cooking gas(LPG) connections under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY). Facts: About Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana(PMUY): Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojna is a scheme of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. The scheme aims to replace unclean cooking fuels used in the… Continue reading Targets fixed under PMUY Scheme already achieved
Target Olympic Podium Scheme
News:The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports is implementing Target Olympic Podium Scheme(TOPS). Facts: About Target Olympic Podium Scheme(TOPS): The Target Olympic Podium Scheme is a flagship program of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The scheme has been formulated under the ambit of National Sports Development Fund (NSDF). The scheme aims at identifying… Continue reading Target Olympic Podium Scheme
