Source-This post on PM-USHA SCHEME has been created based on the article “PM-USHA SCHEME: Six UP varsities secure ₹100 crore funding” published in “Hindustan Times” on 19 February 2024. Why in the news? Uttar Pradesh has recently secured ₹740 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) programme. About Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan… Continue reading PM-USHA SCHEME
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United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)
Source-This post on United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific has been created based on the article “Asia-Pacific region 32 years behind 2030 target on achieving SDGs: UNESCAP” published in “Down to Earth” on 19 February 2024. Why in the news? According to a new report by the United Nations Economic… Continue reading United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)
Support to Poor Prisoners Scheme
Source-This post on Support to Poor Prisoners Scheme is based on the article “Centre allocates ₹20 crore to bail out poor prisoners ” published in “The Hindu” on 21st February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Union government has allocated an annual fund of Rs. 20 crore to aid poor prisoners nationwide. This initiative is… Continue reading Support to Poor Prisoners Scheme
100% FDI in space sector
Source-This post on 100% FDI in space sector is based on the article “100% FDI to be allowed in space sector: Centre” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the space sector, under the revised FDI policy. What… Continue reading 100% FDI in space sector
Gaganyaan mission- ISRO completes human rating of CE20 cryogenic engine
Source-This post on Gaganyaan mission: ISRO completes human rating of CE20 cryogenic engine” is based on the article “ISRO completes key test, CE20 cryogenic engine is now human-rated for Gaganyaan missions” published in “The Hindu” on 21st February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully completed the human… Continue reading Gaganyaan mission- ISRO completes human rating of CE20 cryogenic engine
Shompen Tribe
Source-This post on Shompen Tribe has been created based on the article “Great Nicobar: Indian president visits island as fears grow for tribe” published in “BBC NEWS” on 21 February 2024. Why in the news? India’s president recently visited an island earmarked for multi-billion-dollar development. As per some experts, the project could wipe out the… Continue reading Shompen Tribe
Quasars- Brightest and fastest-growing quasar discovered
Source-This post on Quasars- Brightest and fastest-growing quasar discovered so far has been created based on the article “Galaxy gobbler feasting on Sun-size stars: Fastest-growing black hole powering distant quasar” published in “The Telegraph” on 20 February 2024. Why in the news? An international team of astronomers said the recently discovered quasar named J0529-4351 was… Continue reading Quasars- Brightest and fastest-growing quasar discovered
First Skill India Centre
Source-This post on First Skill India Centre has been created based on the article “Shri Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates first Skill India Centre of the country in Odisha” published in “PIB” on 20 February 2024. Why in the news? Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan has recently inaugurated the first… Continue reading First Skill India Centre
Vaitarna River
Source-This post on Vaitarna River has been created based on the article “Bull shark that attacked fisherman was first sighting in Vaitarna river” published in “Hindustan Times” on 19 February 2024. Why in the news? A fisherman from Maharashtra’s Palghar district was attacked by a bull shark in the Vaitarna river. About Vaitarna River Origin–… Continue reading Vaitarna River
Rubber Board of India
Source-This post on Rubber Board of India has been created based on the article “Aid for rubber plantation hiked” published in “Financial Express” on 20 February 2024. Why in the news? The government has recently increased the allocation for Sustainable and Inclusive Development of the Natural Rubber Sector by 23% to Rs 708.7 crore for… Continue reading Rubber Board of India
