News:The Mongolian President is on a visit to India.During the visit,India and Mongolia has emphasized on the conversion of a strategic relationship into the spiritual brotherhood. Facts: Highlights of the visit: The two countries have signed Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) on Space Cooperation and Disaster Management that will provide a new dimension to the India-Mongolia… Continue reading India, Mongolia to explore space together
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Belgium Luxembourg Economic Union
News:The 16th Session of the Joint Economic Commission(JEC) between India and Belgium Luxembourg Economic Union(BLEU) was held in New Delhi. Facts: About the session: India and BLEU has reiterated the importance of the Joint Economic Commission(JEC) towards the development of bilateral economic and trade relations through facilitating dialogue and enhancing cooperation on a wide range… Continue reading Belgium Luxembourg Economic Union
Handbook on Fisheries Statistics – 2018
News:The Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying has released the “Handbook on Fisheries Statistics – 2018”. Facts: Key findings of the handbook: India is currently the world’s second largest producers of fish.It is also world number two in aquaculture production as well as in inland capture fisheries. The total fish production of 12.59… Continue reading Handbook on Fisheries Statistics – 2018
India’s eastern-most village
News:Indian Air Force has inaugurated a resurfaced runway in Vijaynagar,in Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh. Facts: About Vijayanagar: Vijayanagar is the eastern-most inhabited village of the country. It is surrounded by Myanmar on three sides and the fourth side comprises stretches of Namdapha National Park. Namdapha National Park: Namdapha National Park is a large protected… Continue reading India’s eastern-most village
Poshan Abhiyaan targets are aspirational: Study
News: India State-Level Disease Burden Initiative has released a report titled Global Burden of Disease Study 1990-2017. Facts: About India State-Level Disease Burden Initiative: It is a joint initiative of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Public Health Foundation of India, and Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation in collaboration with the Ministry of… Continue reading Poshan Abhiyaan targets are aspirational: Study
UNICEF warns of emerging threats that young people face
News: UNICEF’s Executive director in open letter outlined eight growing challenges for the world’s children. Facts: Growing Challenges for World’s Children Prolonged conflicts, Pollution Climate crisis, Decline in mental health, Mass migration Population movements, Statelessness Online misinformation. Recommendations put forward: Treatment and rehabilitation for young people affected by mental health issues should be prioritised. Stigma… Continue reading UNICEF warns of emerging threats that young people face
Bharat Bill Payment System(BBPS)
News:The Reserve Bank of India has expanded the scope of the Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) by adding other categories of recurring payments through the portal. Facts: About BBPS: BBPS is an interoperable platform for repetitive bill payments.It functions under the aegis of National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). It is a one-stop payment platform… Continue reading Bharat Bill Payment System(BBPS)
Margadarshan and Margadarshak scheme
News:Union Human Resource Development Minister has launched the Margadarshan and Margdarshak scheme. Facts: Margadarshan: Under this scheme,institutions having good accreditation records or the top-performing institutions are selected to mentor relatively newer 10 to 12 potential institutions. The best teaching and learning practices followed in the mentor institute will be simulated in the identified mentee institutions.… Continue reading Margadarshan and Margadarshak scheme
National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT)
News:Vice President of India has asked the Government to expedite the research facility proposed by the National Institute of Ocean Technology(NIOT) in Nellore,Andhra Pradesh. Facts: About NIOT: The National Institute of Ocean Technology(NIOT) was established in November 1993 as an autonomous society under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India. The aim of NIOT… Continue reading National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT)
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
News:Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana(PMMVY) has achieved a significant milestone by crossing one crore beneficiaries. Facts: About PMMVY: Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana(PMMVY) is a Maternity Benefit Programme that is implemented in all the districts of the country in accordance with the provision of the National Food Security Act, 2013. Objective: The scheme is a… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
