News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently released the 20th installment of the PM-Kisan scheme from Banauli in Varanasi during his visit to the city. About Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is a Central Sector Scheme launched by the Government of India to provide income support to… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme
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Apna Ghar Initiative
News: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has launched a new initiative, ‘Apna Ghar’, to improve the safety and welfare of long-haul truck drivers. About Apna Ghar Initiative The ‘Apna Ghar’ initiative was launched by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. It aims to improve the safety, comfort, and welfare of truck drivers… Continue reading Apna Ghar Initiative
Rhisotope Project
News: A South African university launched an anti-poaching campaign with a unique approach – injecting radioactive isotopes into rhino horns. About Rhisotope Project It is a pioneering conservation initiative begun in South Africa in 2021, aiming to combat rhino poaching by injecting safe, traceable amounts of radioactive isotopes into live rhinoceros horns. Launched by: University… Continue reading Rhisotope Project
71st National Film Awards of 2023
News: The winners of the 71st National Film Awards for the year 2023 were announced by the respective juries. About 71st National Film Awards of 2023 These Awards recognized excellence across various categories in feature films, non-feature films, and writing on cinema. Awarded by: National Film Development Corporation of India under the Ministry of Information… Continue reading 71st National Film Awards of 2023
Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA)
News: The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) is in the final phase of testing its Integrated Portal, designed to streamline claim processes and enhance accessibility for both investors and companies. About Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) It is dedicated to safeguarding investor interests by facilitating the return of unclaimed shares and… Continue reading Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA)
Ashtamudi Lake
News: Kerala HC directs State government and SWAK to constitute Ashtamudi Wetland Management Unit for its conservation. About Ashtamudi Lake It is a unique large palm-shaped (also described as octopus-shaped) brackish-water estuarine lake. Location: It is located in the Kollam District of Kerala. It is often referred to as the gateway to the backwaters of Kerala.… Continue reading Ashtamudi Lake
Supply and Use Tables (SUTs)
News: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released the ‘Supply and Use Tables of 2020-21 and 2021-22’. About Supply and Use Tables (SUTs) The Supply and Use Tables (SUTs) represent a detailed snapshot of all economic activities taking place in the economy. They are powerful analytical tools that present the structure of… Continue reading Supply and Use Tables (SUTs)
Grant in aid to National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)
News: The Union Cabinet has approved the Central Sector Scheme “Grant in aid to National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)” with an outlay of Rs.2000 crore for a period of four years from 2025-26 to 2028- 29. About Grant in aid to National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) It is a scheme to provide financial support to… Continue reading Grant in aid to National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)
Nomination of Panel of Chairperson
News: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced that N K Premachandran has been nominated as an empanelled member to preside over the proceedings of the House. About Nomination of Panel of Chairperson Enabling provision: The Panel of Chairperson is nominated under Section 9 in Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha. Rule… Continue reading Nomination of Panel of Chairperson
Darwin Tree of Life (DTOL)
News– The Darwin Tree of Life (DToL) project is nearing the completion of its first phase. About Darwin Tree of Life (DTOL) It is a large-scale genome sequencing project that aims to decode the complete genetic information of around 70,000 species of eukaryotic organisms found in Britain and Ireland. These eukaryotic species include: Animals, Plants,… Continue reading Darwin Tree of Life (DTOL)
