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Mission Bhagiratha monitoring cell opened
News:A dedicated monitoring cell has been opened under Mission Bhagiratha by the Telangana Government. Facts: About: The aim of the cell is to get prepared to address water scarcity of summer and to record complaints and redress them without any delays. About Mission Bhagiratha: It was Launched in 2016 by the Telangana Government. Aim:To provide… Continue reading Mission Bhagiratha monitoring cell opened
Red Panda
News:According to a TRAFFIC report,the Wildlife Trade of Red Panda has reduced significantly across India, Bhutan and Nepal.It has recommended cooperation through the use of multi-government platforms like SAWEN (South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network). Facts: About Red Panda: The Red Panda(Ailurus fulgens) is a mammal native to the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China. In India,it… Continue reading Red Panda
NASA’s Mars rover gets a name:Perseverance
News:National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA) has announced that the official name of its Mars 2020 rover will be ‘Perseverance.’ Facts: About Perseverance Rover: The mission is part of NASA’s Mars Exploration Program, a long-term effort of robotic exploration of the Red Planet. The rover weighs less than 2,300 pounds and is managed by NASA’s Jet… Continue reading NASA’s Mars rover gets a name:Perseverance
Attukal Pongala
News:The Attukal Pongala festival has begun in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Facts: About the Festival: It is held annually in Attukal Bhagavathy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram. The temple is popularly known as the Women Sabarimala as only women perform the ritual. Pongala, which means ‘to boil over’, is the ritual in which women prepare sweet payasam and offer… Continue reading Attukal Pongala
KIRAN Scheme
News:Government is implementing the Knowledge Involvement in Research Advancement through Nurturing (KIRAN) Scheme for promoting women in science. Facts: About the Scheme: It is being implemented by the Department of Science & Technology to provide various career opportunities to women scientists. Aim:To bring gender parity in Science & Technology sector by inducting more women talent… Continue reading KIRAN Scheme
Explained:Coral bleaching and Great Barrier Reef
News:Scientists have warned that the Great Barrier Reef will face a critical period of heat stress over the coming weeks following the widespread coral bleaching. Facts: About Great Barrier Reef: Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest and longest coral reef system. located in Australia. It is a World Heritage Area since 1981 (the world’s… Continue reading Explained:Coral bleaching and Great Barrier Reef
MSDE launches Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship programme in Bengaluru
News:The Union Minister for Skill Development has launched the Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship(MGNF) programme in the Indian Institute of Management (IIM),Bengaluru. Facts: About MGNF Programme: It has been launched as part of the Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion(SANKALP) Programme. Aim:To address the challenge of non-availability of personnel for implementation of various programmes… Continue reading MSDE launches Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship programme in Bengaluru
Bharatnatyam
News:Recently,the central government’s Centre for Cultural Resources and Training(CCRT) has provided Scholarships to two Bharatnatyam Dancers. Facts: About: Bharatnatyam Dance is considered to be over 2000 years old originating in the Tanjore district in Tamil Nadu.It is one among the eight classical dances of India. Sources:Bharata Muni’s Natya Shastra and Abhinaya Darpana by Nandikesvara. The… Continue reading Bharatnatyam
Schemes for the socio-economic and educational empowerment of minorities
News:The Ministry of Minority Affairs is implementing various schemes for the socio-economic and educational empowerment of Minorities. Facts: About the Schemes: Naya Savera:It aims to provide free coaching to students/candidates belonging to minority communities for qualifying in entrance examinations of technical/ professional courses and Competitive examinations. Padho Pardesh:It is an interest subsidy based Scheme to… Continue reading Schemes for the socio-economic and educational empowerment of minorities
