News:According to researchers, the elastocaloric effect, if harnessed may be able to do away with the need of fluid refrigerants used in fridges and air-conditioners. Facts: The fluids used in fridges and air-conditioners are susceptible to leakages and can contribute to global warming. About Elastocaloric effect: When rubber bands are twisted and untwisted, it produces… Continue reading Explained: What is elastocaloric effect?
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SARAS Aajeevika Mela
News: Ministry of Rural Development is organising SARAS Aajeevika Mela at India Gate Lawns from 10th October to 23rd October, 2019. Facts: About Saras Aajeevika Mela: SARAS Aajeevika Mela is an initiative under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY – NRLM). The Mela is organised by Council for Advancement of People’s Action… Continue reading SARAS Aajeevika Mela
mHariyali
News: Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs has launched the mobile app, “mHariyali”. Facts: About the app: The app is aimed to encourage Public engagement in planting trees and other such Green drives. The App also provides for automatic geo-tagging of plants. This app will also enable nodal officers to periodically monitor the plantation. Why… Continue reading mHariyali
India-China Informal summit
News:Chinese President and Indian Prime minister has held the second Informal Summit in Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu on October 11-12. Facts: The first India- China informal summit had invoked the ‘Wuhan spirit’, whereas the second informal India-China summit has called for ‘Chennai Connect’. Key takeaways from the summit: India and China have decided to set up… Continue reading India-China Informal summit
Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat programme
News:Prime Minister has chaired a meeting on ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ programme. Facts: About Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat: Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat was announced by the Prime Minister on 31st October,2015 on the occasion of the 140th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The scheme aims to promote engagement amongst the people of different states/UTs… Continue reading Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat programme
Yuva Sahakar-Cooperative Enterprise Support and Innovation Scheme
News:Yuva Sahakar scheme was launched at the opening ceremony of the first ever ‘India International Cooperatives Trade Fair’. Facts: About Yuva Sahakar scheme: The scheme has been formulated by National Cooperative Development Corporation(NCDC). This scheme is launched to promote young entrepreneurs in the cooperatives. This scheme comes under the ‘Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare’.… Continue reading Yuva Sahakar-Cooperative Enterprise Support and Innovation Scheme
Kayakalp awards
News:Union Health and Family Welfare Minister has presented the kayakalp Awards. Facts: Under A category,the first prize of Rs 3 crore was given to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS),Delhi. In the group B category, the winner was Shri Vinoba Bhave Civil Hospital (VBCH),Silvassa winning ₹2 crore. About Kayakalp Awards: The Kayakalp Award… Continue reading Kayakalp awards
Kanyashree scheme
News:West Bengal government has decided to set up Kanyashree University in Nadia district and Kanyashree colleges across the state so as to empower girls. Facts: About Kanyashree scheme: The Kanyashree scheme was started by the West Bengal government to empower girls in 2013. In 2017,the Kanyashree scheme won the United Nations for Public Service award… Continue reading Kanyashree scheme
Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN
News:Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN-219 between India and Japan will be conducted at Vairengte,Mizoram. Facts: About the exercise: Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN is an annual joint military exercise between Indian and Japan since 2018. The exercise aims to share experience gained during various Counter Terrorism Operations in respective Countries. The exercise also covers platoon level joint training on… Continue reading Exercise DHARMA GUARDIAN
Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan (SUMAN) scheme
News:Union Minister for Health along with several State Health Ministers launched Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan (SUMAN) initiative for Zero Preventable Maternal and Newborn Deaths. Facts: About SUMAN: The scheme aims to provide dignified and quality health care at no cost to every woman and newborn visiting a public health facility in order to bring down maternal… Continue reading Surakshit Matritva Aashwasan (SUMAN) scheme
