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Government of India launches scheme for 100 % solarisation of Konark sun temple & Konark town
News:Government of India has launched a scheme for 100% solarisation of Konark sun temple and Konark town in Odisha. Facts: Objective: To develop the historical Sun temple town of Konark in Odisha as ‘Surya Nagri’ and to convey a message of synergy between the modern use of solar energy and the ancient Sun Temple. Implementation:… Continue reading Government of India launches scheme for 100 % solarisation of Konark sun temple & Konark town
Coir Geo textiles gets nod for Rural Road Construction
News:National Rural Infrastructure Development Agency(NRIDA) has announced that coir geo textiles will be used for construction of rural roads under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-III). Facts: Coir geotextiles is a woven net material made of coconut husk. It is being used to check soil erosion, road-building and renovation of water bodies and landfills.… Continue reading Coir Geo textiles gets nod for Rural Road Construction
Cabinet approves Scheme for Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises
News:Union Cabinet has given its approval to Scheme for Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises for the unorganised sector on all India basis with an outlay of Rs.10,000 crore. Facts: Salient features Type: Centrally Sponsored Scheme with expenditure to be shared by Government of India and states at 60:40. Duration: It will be implemented over… Continue reading Cabinet approves Scheme for Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises
Dr Harsh Vardhan to take charge as WHO Executive Board chairman: what this means for India
News:Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan is set to take charge as the chairman of the WHO Executive Board at its 147th session. Facts: The World Health Organization(WHO) is governed by two decision making bodies — the World Health Assembly and the Executive Board. Composition: The Executive Board is composed of 34 members technically qualified… Continue reading Dr Harsh Vardhan to take charge as WHO Executive Board chairman: what this means for India
PM Vaya Vandana Yojana pension scheme extended till March 31, 2023
News:Government of India has extended Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY) pension scheme meant for senior citizens till March 31, 2023. Facts: Launched Year: 2017. Aim:To provide social security during old age and to protect elderly persons aged 60 and above against a future fall in their interest income due to uncertain market conditions. Implementation:… Continue reading PM Vaya Vandana Yojana pension scheme extended till March 31, 2023
States ask Centre to expedite notification of ecologically sensitive areas in Western Ghats
News:Six states have asked the Environment Minister to expedite the process to notify the Western Ghats as an ecologically sensitive area(ESAs). Facts: Ecologically sensitive areas(ESA) in Western Ghats: The Madhav Gadgil Commission formed in 2010 had recommended in its report in 2011 that 64% of the Western Ghats be declared ecologically sensitive. In 2012, the… Continue reading States ask Centre to expedite notification of ecologically sensitive areas in Western Ghats
SCTIMST to organize commercial launch of Agappe Chitra Magna for detection of COVID 19
News: Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) in collaboration with Agappe Diagnostics Ltd has commercially launched the Agappe Chitra Magna Kit for detection of Covid-19. Facts: Agappe Chitra Magna:It is a magnetic nanoparticle-based RiboNucleic Acid (RNA) extraction kit for use during testing for the detection of COVID-19. Application: The kit can… Continue reading SCTIMST to organize commercial launch of Agappe Chitra Magna for detection of COVID 19
