Union tribal affairs Minister has announced the revision of minimum support price(MSP) framework by 30 to 40% to 50 minor forest produce(MFP).The aim is to enable the tribals dependent on the forest to get a fair price for their produce.MSP is the minimum price set by the Government at which farmers can expect to sell… Continue reading Soon tribals will get MSP for 50 minor forest produce
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Cabinet approves Scheme for FAME India Phase II
The Union cabinet has approved the proposal for implementation of ‘Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India Phase II (FAME India Phase II)’. The scheme will be implemented over the period of three years with effect from 1st April 2019. The main objectives of the scheme are a) encourage faster adoption of Electric… Continue reading Cabinet approves Scheme for FAME India Phase II
Another Push at UNSC to ban Azhar
The US, the UK and France have moved a fresh proposal in the UN Security Council to designate Pakistan-based terror group JeM’s chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist under UNSC 1267 Committee. It is the fourth such bid at the UN in the last 10 years to list Azhar as a global terrorist after… Continue reading Another Push at UNSC to ban Azhar
Union HRD Minister launches the Scheme for Higher Education Youth in Apprenticeship and Skills (SHREYAS) for providing industry apprenticeship opportunities
SHREYAS – Scheme for Higher Education Youth for Apprenticeship and Skills was launched by Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) in collaboration with the Ministry of Skill Developement and Entrepreneurship and Ministry of Labour and Employment. It aims to (a) To improve employability of students by introducing employment relevance into the learning process of the… Continue reading Union HRD Minister launches the Scheme for Higher Education Youth in Apprenticeship and Skills (SHREYAS) for providing industry apprenticeship opportunities
IAF plane shot down, pilot taken captive by Pak. army
Pakistan has taken Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman under custody after the MIG-21 aircraft crashed in Pakistan controlled territory.However, India has called for his immediate return and said that Pakistan has violated Geneva convention by displaying photographs and videos of him being interrogated. The third Geneva Convention (1949) provides (a) protection for Prisoners of War (PoWs)… Continue reading IAF plane shot down, pilot taken captive by Pak. army
China offers tacit support to India
During the 16th Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Russia,India and China (RIC) at New Delhi, the three nations strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. The ministers said that those committing,inciting or supporting terrorist acts must be held accountable and brought to justice in accordance with existing international commitments on countering terrorism,… Continue reading China offers tacit support to India
Two years after its term ended, Centre proposes to form new backward classes commission
Central government has proposed to constitute a new backward classes commission after the term of National Commission for Other Backward Classes (NCBC) ended. Parliament has passed the Constitution (123rd Amendment) Bill which grants the National Commission on Backward Classes (NCBC) constitutional status by inserting a new article 338 B in the Constitution. The commission will… Continue reading Two years after its term ended, Centre proposes to form new backward classes commission
India bombs Jaish camp in Pakistan’s Balakot
India with its Mirage-2000 fighter jets and other weapons has decimated multiple terror camps across the Line of Control in Pakistan. A dozen of Mirage-2000 were used, accompanied by four Sukhoi Su-30 aircraft. Sukhoi which is Russian origin aircraft acted as protective sheets were meant to provide cover if the Mirages were intercepted. The Israeli… Continue reading India bombs Jaish camp in Pakistan’s Balakot
Parkinson’s drug trial offers glimmer of hope for cell repair
According to scientists, clinical trials of experimental treatment for Parkinson’s disease could not substantially prove whether the treatment was able to halt or slow down the disease. The treatment is called Glial Cell Line Derived Neurotrophic Factor (GDNF). GDNF is made by privately-held Canadian biotech firm MedGenesis Therapeutix. Clinical trials are scientific studies conducted to find… Continue reading Parkinson’s drug trial offers glimmer of hope for cell repair
Global health leaders adopted the ‘Delhi Declaration’ in 4th digital health intergovernmental meeting
On the occasion of Global intergovernmental meeting, the global health leaders has adopted the ‘Delhi Declaration’ on digital health for sustainable development. The global intergovernmental meeting on digital health was hosted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Global Digital Health Partnership (GDHP). The… Continue reading Global health leaders adopted the ‘Delhi Declaration’ in 4th digital health intergovernmental meeting
