Source: PIB What is the News? Government has organized 108 training programmes for the awareness of the farmers across 24 states/UTs under the Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Unnat Krishi Shiksha Yojana(PDDUUKSY). About Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Unnat Krishi Shiksha Yojana (PDDUUKSY): The scheme was launched in 2016 by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.… Continue reading Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Unnat Krishi Shiksha Yojana(PDDUUKSY)
Union Minister releases “Biotech-PRIDE (Promotion of Research and Innovation through Data Exchange) Guidelines
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 About Biotech-PRIDE Guidelines:3 About BioGrid:4 About Indian Biological Data Center(IBDC): What is the News? The Union Ministry for Science & Technology has released “Biotech-PRIDE (Promotion of Research and Innovation through Data Exchange) Guidelines”. About Biotech-PRIDE Guidelines: The Biotech-PRIDE Guidelines have been developed by the Department of Biotechnology(DBT). Aim:… Continue reading Union Minister releases “Biotech-PRIDE (Promotion of Research and Innovation through Data Exchange) Guidelines
Social Audit of Social Sector Schemes
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Social Audit?3 Origin of Social Audits in India:4 Benefits of Social Audit: What is the News? The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has formulated a scheme called Information-Monitoring, Evaluation and Social Audit(I-MESA) in Financial Year 2021-22. Under this scheme, Social Audits are to be conducted… Continue reading Social Audit of Social Sector Schemes
CSIR-CMERI dedicates Tractor Mounted Spading Machine to the Nation
Source: PIB What is the News? CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute has dedicated a tractor-operated spading machine to the nation. What was the need of Tractor Operated Spading Machine? The first activity in any crop cultivation practice is the tilling of soil to make a desirable seed bed for germination of seeds or seedlings. However,… Continue reading CSIR-CMERI dedicates Tractor Mounted Spading Machine to the Nation
36th Edition of India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol(CORPAT)
Source: PIB What is the News? The 36th Edition of India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol(CORPAT) is being conducted. Indian Naval Ship(INS) Saryu, an indigenously built Offshore Patrol Vessel, is participating in the 36th Edition of the CORPAT. About India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol(CORPAT): India and Indonesia have been carrying out Coordinated Patrols (CORPAT) exercise along the International Maritime Boundary… Continue reading 36th Edition of India-Indonesia Coordinated Patrol(CORPAT)
Govt. introduces Bill on insurance firms
Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the News?2 Purpose of the Bill:3 Key Features of the Bill:4 Significance of the Bill: What is the News? The Government of India has introduced the General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Amendment Bill, 2021. Purpose of the Bill: The Bill introduces amendments to the General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Act, 1972… Continue reading Govt. introduces Bill on insurance firms
Kendu leaf trade: Stringent laws needed to keep children out
Source: Down To Earth Contents1 What is the News?2 About Kendu Leaf:3 Kendu Leaf in Odisha:4 Uses of Kendu Leaf:5 Kendu Leaf Sector in Odisha:6 Way Forward: What is the News? Several children were seen collecting kendu leaves in the Joradobra Phadi (kendu leaf collection center) in Odisha’s Kalahandi district. This was a clear violation… Continue reading Kendu leaf trade: Stringent laws needed to keep children out
3rd Arctic Science Ministerial
Source: PIB What is the News? The Government of India has participated in the 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial (ASM3). About Arctic Science Ministerial (ASM3): Arctic Science Ministerial(ASM) is a global platform for discussing research and cooperation in the Arctic region. Organized by: Iceland and Japan have jointly organized the 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial(ASM3). It is… Continue reading 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial
Cloud over Videocon resolution process points to larger weakness in IBC
Source: Indian Express Syllabus: GS- 3 Industries and industrial policies Synopsis: issues involved in Videocon resolution process Background Videocon was one of the first test cases to examine the prospects of insolvency jurisprudence in India and the first one, for group insolvency proceedings. On June 8, the NCLT approved a resolution plan submitted by Twinstar… Continue reading Cloud over Videocon resolution process points to larger weakness in IBC
[Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation –July, 2021 – 4th week
Hello everyone, We are posting a Compilation of the 9 PM current affairs brief for the 4th week of the Month of July. Click on the following link to download 9 PM Compilation for the Month of July, Fourth Week About 9 PM Current Affairs Brief: The idea behind the 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief… Continue reading [Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation –July, 2021 – 4th week
