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“COVID Teeka Sang Surakshit Van, DhanaurUddyam” was launched to accelerate the pace of Covid vaccination among tribal communities
What is the News? The Union Minister for Tribal Affairs has launched the “COVID Teeka Sang Surakshit Van, DhanaurUddyam” campaign. What is the “COVID Teeka Sang Surakshit Van, DhanaurUddyam” campaign? Aim: To accelerate the pace of Covid vaccination among tribal communities of India. Under the campaign, the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED)… Continue reading “COVID Teeka Sang Surakshit Van, DhanaurUddyam” was launched to accelerate the pace of Covid vaccination among tribal communities
Explained: Anti-defection law, for independent legislators
What is the News? An independent MLA from Gujarat has said he has joined the Congress “in spirit”. This is because, under the anti-defection law, an independent lawmaker becomes disqualified if the person joins a political party after the election. What is Anti Defection Law? The Tenth Schedule — popularly known as the Anti-Defection Law—… Continue reading Explained: Anti-defection law, for independent legislators
Union Minister launches the “Amrit Grand Challenge Program” titled “जनCARE”
What is the News? The Union Minister of Earth Sciences has launched the “AmritGrand Challenge Program” titled “जनCARE”. He also addressed the 10th Biotech Innovators Meet. What is the “AmritGrand Challenge Program” titled “जनCARE”? The challenge aims to identify 75 startup innovations in telemedicine, digital health, mHealth with BIG Data, AI, blockchain and other technologies.… Continue reading Union Minister launches the “Amrit Grand Challenge Program” titled “जनCARE”
Country’s first Pan-India helpline for senior citizens: Elder Line (Toll Free No- 14567)
What is the News? The government of India has launched the first pan-India toll-free helpline–14567–for senior citizens called the ‘Elder Line’. What is the Elder Line? Elder Line is the first pan-India toll-free helpline–14567–for senior citizens. It aims to provide free information and guidance on pension and legal issues, extend emotional support and intervene in… Continue reading Country’s first Pan-India helpline for senior citizens: Elder Line (Toll Free No- 14567)
PM dedicates to the Nation 35 crop varieties with special traits
What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched 35 different crop varieties with special traits. What are these Crop Varieties Launched? These Crop Varieties have been developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to address the twin challenges of climate change and malnutrition. Some of the crop varieties launched include a drought-tolerant… Continue reading PM dedicates to the Nation 35 crop varieties with special traits
Naga Cucumber from Nagaland gets GI tag
What is the News? Nagaland’s “sweet cucumber” was awarded a geographical identification (GI) tag as an agricultural product under provisions of The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. About Naga Cucumber Cucumber is one of the most important crops in the Northeast region. Nagaland ranks as the 5th in area and 3rd… Continue reading Naga Cucumber from Nagaland gets GI tag
National Action Plan for dog Mediated Rabies Elimination by 2030
What is the news? The Union Health Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Union Minister of Animal Husbandry has launched the “National Action Plan for Dog Mediated Rabies Elimination from India by 2030“. What is Rabies? Rabies is a zoonotic, viral disease. People are usually infected with rabies following a deep bite or scratch… Continue reading National Action Plan for dog Mediated Rabies Elimination by 2030
4th Indo-US Health Dialogue 2021 concludes
What is the News? The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare has addressed the closing session of the 4th Indo-US Health Dialogue. What is the Indo-US Health Dialogue? Indo-US Health Dialogue is being hosted by India. The dialogue aims to deliberate upon multiple ongoing collaborations in the health sector between the two countries. The… Continue reading 4th Indo-US Health Dialogue 2021 concludes
Inside India’s asset monetization gambit
Synopsis: The recently rolled out NMP project, though has the right intent, but is fraught with challenges. A look at some of them. What are some issues with the National Monetization Pipeline (NMP) project? While the Niti Aayog has listed assets worth ₹6 trillion for the NMP, by its own estimate, it can only raise about ₹3.4… Continue reading Inside India’s asset monetization gambit
