What is the News? The Union Minister for Finance has launched the Single Nodal Agency(SNA) Dashboard of PFMS (Public Financial Management System). What is SNA Dashboard? SNA Dashboard is a major reform initiated in 2021. Purpose: It is a system with regards to the manner in which funds for Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) are released,… Continue reading Union Finance Minister launches Single Nodal Agency(SNA) Dashboard as a part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) celebration
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Minister of Civil Aviation launches National Air Sports Policy
What is the News? The Minister of Civil Aviation has launched National Air Sport Policy 2022 (NASP 2022). Note: Air sports encompasses various sports activities involving the medium of air. These include sports like air-racing, aerobatics, aero modeling, hang gliding, paragliding, paramotoring and skydiving etc. What is National Air Sport Policy 2022(NASP 2022)? Aim: To… Continue reading Minister of Civil Aviation launches National Air Sports Policy
Indian Army Contingent Participates In Multinational Joint Exercise “Ex Khaan Quest 2022” Hosted By Mongolia
What is the News? A Multinational Peacekeeping exercise “Exercise Khaan Quest 2022” has commenced in Mongolia. What is Exercise Khaan Quest 2022? Exercise Khaan Quest is a multinational peacekeeping exercise hosted annually by the Mongolian Armed Forces. Aim: To enhance interoperability, build a military to military relationships, developing peace support operations and military readiness among… Continue reading Indian Army Contingent Participates In Multinational Joint Exercise “Ex Khaan Quest 2022” Hosted By Mongolia
Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-4, successfully tested
What is the News? India has conducted a “routine user training” launch test of its Nuclear-Capable Agni-4 missile. What is Agni-IV? Agni-IV is an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (ICBM). Developed by: Defence Research and Development Organization(DRDO). Range: It has a range of around 4,000 km. Payload: It can carry a 1,000-kg payload and can go… Continue reading Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-4, successfully tested
Union Minister launches the Leaders in Climate Change Management Program to help urban professionals champion climate action in India
What is the News? The Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched the Leaders in Climate Change Management Program(LCCP). What are Leaders in the Climate Change Management Program(LCCP)? Leaders in Climate Change Management(LCCM) is a capacity-building program that seeks to build a pool of leaders to champion and lead climate action – across… Continue reading Union Minister launches the Leaders in Climate Change Management Program to help urban professionals champion climate action in India
NCC’S PUNEET SAGAR CAMPAIGN TO CULMINATE ON JUNE 5, 2022
What is the News? The National Cadet Corps(NCC) has launched the ‘Puneet Sagar Abhiyan’. What is Puneet Sagar Abhiyan? Launched by: National Cadet Corps(NCC) Objective: To clean Sea Shores/Beaches and other water bodies including rivers & lakes of plastic & other waste and increase awareness amongst the local population about the importance of keeping the… Continue reading NCC’S PUNEET SAGAR CAMPAIGN TO CULMINATE ON JUNE 5, 2022
Release of Banda Singh Bahadur Martyrdom Monument Poster
Contents1 What is the News?2 Who was Baba Banda Singh Bahadur?3 Martyrdom4 Memorial What is the News? Minister of State for Culture in an event organized by the National Monuments Authority (NMA) released ‘Banda Singh Bahadur Martyrdom Monument Poster’ ahead of his 306th Martyrdom Day on 9th June. Who was Baba Banda Singh Bahadur? Baba… Continue reading Release of Banda Singh Bahadur Martyrdom Monument Poster
Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment launched the Scheme “SHRESHTA”
What is the News? The Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment has launched the “SHRESHTA”- Scheme. What is SHRESHTA Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Full-Form: Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SHRESHTA) Objective: To provide high-quality education for meritorious but poor Scheduled Castes(SC) students… Continue reading Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment launched the Scheme “SHRESHTA”
A Unique Liquid-Mirror Telescope sees first light in the Indian Himalayas
What is the News? India has commissioned an International Liquid Mirror Telescope(ILMT) in Devasthal, Uttarakhand. What is the International Liquid Mirror Telescope(ILMT)? Built by: Astronomers from India, Belgium and Canada. Location: It is located at an altitude of 2450 meters at the Devasthal Observatory campus of Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), an autonomous… Continue reading A Unique Liquid-Mirror Telescope sees first light in the Indian Himalayas
New Guidelines for Central Sector Scheme “Promotion of MSMEs in North Eastern Region and Sikkim” for enhancing productivity and competitiveness
What is the News? The Central Government has approved New Guidelines of Central Sector Scheme “Promotion of MSMEs in North Eastern Region(NER) and Sikkim”. What is the “Promotion of MSMEs in the North Eastern Region and Sikkim” Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises(MSME) Type: Central Sector Scheme Aim: To provide financial… Continue reading New Guidelines for Central Sector Scheme “Promotion of MSMEs in North Eastern Region and Sikkim” for enhancing productivity and competitiveness
