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
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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
Integrated Landscape Management Plan For Greater Panna Landscape Released
What is the News? The government of India has released the final report of the Integrated Landscape Management Plan for Greater Panna Landscape. What is the Integrated Landscape Management Plan for Greater Panna Landscape? Prepared by: Wildlife Institute of India(WII) Purpose: The plan has been prepared in respect of the Ken-Betwa Link Project which has… Continue reading Integrated Landscape Management Plan For Greater Panna Landscape Released
Har Ghar Dastak 2.0 campaign commences
What is the News? The Union Health Ministry has launched “Har Ghar Dastak campaign 2.0” to accelerate the pace and coverage of COVID19 vaccination across States and UTs. What is the Har Ghar Dastak campaign? The Har Ghar Dastak campaign was launched in Nov 2021. Under this campaign, healthcare workers in all the States visited… Continue reading Har Ghar Dastak 2.0 campaign commences
India and Sweden Host Industry Transition Dialogue in Stockholm
What is the News? India and Sweden hosted the Industry Transition Dialogue in Stockholm, Sweden. What is Industry Transition Dialogue? Hosted by: India and Sweden as part of the Leadership for Industry Transition (LeadIT) Initiative. Purpose: To contribute to the UN Conference ‘Stockholm+50’ that will set the agenda for COP27. At the dialogue, the Union… Continue reading India and Sweden Host Industry Transition Dialogue in Stockholm
Cabinet approves Expanding the mandate of Government e Marketplace – Special Purpose Vehicle (GeM – SPV) to allow procurement by Cooperatives as Buyers
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Government e-Marketplace(GeM)?3 What is the recent decision taken by the Government? 4 What is the significance of this decision? What is the News? The Union Cabinet has given its approval for expanding the mandate of Government e-Marketplace(GeM) to allow procurement by Cooperatives as buyers on GeM. What is… Continue reading Cabinet approves Expanding the mandate of Government e Marketplace – Special Purpose Vehicle (GeM – SPV) to allow procurement by Cooperatives as Buyers
NTPC releases Biodiversity Policy for conservation and restoration of biodiversity
What is the News? National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC Ltd.), as a member of the India Business & Biodiversity Initiative(IBBI) has released a renewed Biodiversity Policy 2022. What is the purpose of the Biodiversity Policy 2022? Aim: To establish a comprehensive vision and guiding principle for conservation, restoration, and enhancement of biodiversity. – To… Continue reading NTPC releases Biodiversity Policy for conservation and restoration of biodiversity
