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Puri Jagannath temple panel for construction of chariots
News:The Managing Committee of Shree Jagannath Temple has recommended construction of chariots used in the annual rath yatra.However,uncertainty continued to prevail over holding the festival due to Coronavirus pandemic. Facts: The Jagannath Rath Yatra festival is popularly known as the ‘Festival of Chariots’. The festival is dedicated to Lord Jagannath,his sister Goddess Subhadra and elder… Continue reading Puri Jagannath temple panel for construction of chariots
IDEAthon on ‘The Future of River Management’
News:National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) and the National Institute of Urban Affairs(NIUA) has organized an IDEAthon on “The Future of River Management’. Facts: Aim:To explore how the Covid-19 crisis can shape river management strategies for the future and to examine how the social angle of rivers can be leveraged on to address other crises.… Continue reading IDEAthon on ‘The Future of River Management’
Rural Development Minister launches Saras collection on GeM portal
News: Rural Development Minister launched the Saras collection on Government e Marketplace (GeM) portal Facts: The Saras collection showcases daily utility products made by rural self-help groups. It is an initiative of Government e Marketplace (GeM) and the DeenDayalAntyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) Aim: To provide markets in rural areas with access to Central… Continue reading Rural Development Minister launches Saras collection on GeM portal
Aarogya Setu Mitr brings a doctor at your fingertips
News:The Government of India has launched Aarogya Setu Mitr portal under Public-Private Partnership(PPP) mode. Facts: Aarogya Setu Mitr Portal will be available on Aarogya Setu app. Purpose: To offer free tele-consultation for those with Covid-19-like symptoms and ancillary services at market rates such as home collection of samples for diagnostics and medicine delivery. Bodies Involved:It… Continue reading Aarogya Setu Mitr brings a doctor at your fingertips
NBWL’s nod for road through Namdapha Tiger Reserve
News:National Board for Wild Life(NBWL) has approved a road through Namdapha Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh.The road could improve patrolling in the reserve as 90% of it is inaccessible. Facts: The Namdapha Tiger Reserve is India’s easternmost tiger reserve located in Arunachal Pradesh near the international border with Myanmar. It was established as a wildlife… Continue reading NBWL’s nod for road through Namdapha Tiger Reserve
DRDO develops UV Disinfection Tower
News: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed an Ultra Violet (UV) Disinfection Tower. Facts: It is a UV based area sanitiser designed and developed by Laser Science & Technology Centre (LASTEC), the Delhi based premier laboratory of DRDO Objective: rapid and chemical free disinfection of high infection prone areas. It is useful for… Continue reading DRDO develops UV Disinfection Tower
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India slips two places on global press freedom index
News: 2020 World Press Freedom Index was released. Facts: It is an annual ranking of countries which shows the degree of freedom that journalists, news organisations, and netizens have in each country. It ranks 180 countries. Published by:Reporters Without Borders 2020 World Press Freedom Index: Global: Norway ranks 1st. China is at 177th and North… Continue reading India slips two places on global press freedom index
