Source– This post on Kiru Hydel Project has been created based on the article “CBI raids places linked to Satya Pal Malik: What is the Kiru Hydel Project, focus of corruption allegations?” published in “The Indian Express” on 23 February 2024. Why in the news? The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has recently conducted raids… Continue reading Kiru Hydel Project
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Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana
Source-This post on Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana is based on the article “Shri Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates the Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana under Skill India Mission, empowering PM Svanidhi Beneficiaries” published in “PIB” on 21st February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship launched the Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas… Continue reading Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana
Green Anaconda
Source-This post on Green Anaconda is based on the article “Scientists find the world’s biggest snake yet, a new species of green anaconda” published in “The Hindu” on 20th February 2024. Why in the News? A National Geographic expedition in the Amazon led to the reclassification of Green Anaconda into two genetically distinct species: the… Continue reading Green Anaconda
Rani Chennamma
Source-This post on Rani Chennamma is based on the article “How Rani Chennamma’s revolt against the British inspired a national campaign for women’s rights” published in “The Indian Express” on 20th February 2024. Why in the News? To commemorate the 200th anniversary of Rani Chennamma’s rebellion against the British, various social groups across the country… Continue reading Rani Chennamma
Proton Improvement Plan Project- (PIP-II)
Source-This post on Proton Improvement Plan Project- (PIP-II) has been created based on the article “India formally begins construction phase for contributions to Fermilab’s new particle accelerator” published in “NEWS” on 15 February 2024. Why in the news? India’s Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) has recently stared the construction phase for contributions to Proton Improvement Plan… Continue reading Proton Improvement Plan Project- (PIP-II)
National Livestock Mission (NLM)
Source-This post on National Livestock Mission (NLM) is based on the article “Cabinet approves inclusion of additional activities in National Livestock Mission” published in “PIB” on 21st February 2024. Why in the News? The union cabinet recently approved the incorporation of additional activities into the National Livestock Mission. What is National Livestock Mission (NLM)? Aspect… Continue reading National Livestock Mission (NLM)
Flood Management and Border Areas Programme (FMBAP)
Source-This post on Flood Management and Border Areas Programme (FMBAP) has been created based on the article “Cabinet approves Flood Management and Border Areas Programme (FMBAP) for the period 2021-26” published in “PIB” on 21 February 2024. Why in the news? The Cabinet has recently approved the proposal for continuation of centrally sponsored Scheme- Flood… Continue reading Flood Management and Border Areas Programme (FMBAP)
PM-USHA SCHEME
Source-This post on PM-USHA SCHEME has been created based on the article “PM-USHA SCHEME: Six UP varsities secure ₹100 crore funding” published in “Hindustan Times” on 19 February 2024. Why in the news? Uttar Pradesh has recently secured ₹740 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) programme. About Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan… Continue reading PM-USHA SCHEME
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)
Source-This post on United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific has been created based on the article “Asia-Pacific region 32 years behind 2030 target on achieving SDGs: UNESCAP” published in “Down to Earth” on 19 February 2024. Why in the news? According to a new report by the United Nations Economic… Continue reading United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)
Support to Poor Prisoners Scheme
Source-This post on Support to Poor Prisoners Scheme is based on the article “Centre allocates ₹20 crore to bail out poor prisoners ” published in “The Hindu” on 21st February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Union government has allocated an annual fund of Rs. 20 crore to aid poor prisoners nationwide. This initiative is… Continue reading Support to Poor Prisoners Scheme
