What is the News? The 3rd edition of Indo-Uzbekistan Joint Field Training Exercise “EX DUSTLIK” concluded at Yangiarik, Uzbekistan. What is Exercise DUSTLIK? Conducted between: It is a joint training exercise between India and Uzbekistan armies. First Edition: 2019 at Tashkent, Uzbekistan Aim: To enhance the level of defence cooperation between both the Armies and… Continue reading INDO-UZBEKISTAN JOINT EXERCISE “EX DUSTLIK” CONCLUDES AT YANGIARIK IN UZBEKISTAN
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Union Minister calls for creation of animal disease free zones for boosting value-added meat products
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is an Animal Disease Free Zone?3 What is the importance of an Animal Disease Free Zone?4 What are the steps taken by the Government to help this initiative?5 How to achieve Animal Disease Free Zone? What is the News? Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry has called on stakeholders… Continue reading Union Minister calls for creation of animal disease free zones for boosting value-added meat products
Cabinet approves setting up of National Land Monetization Corporation(NLMC)
What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the setting up of the National Land Monetization Corporation (NLMC) as a wholly-owned Government of India company with an initial authorized share capital of Rs 5,000 crore and paid-up share capital of Rs 150 crore. What is National Land Monetization Corporation(NLMC)? Administrative Ministry: Department of Public… Continue reading Cabinet approves setting up of National Land Monetization Corporation(NLMC)
15 Points Programme for Minorities Welfare Schemes
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the PM 15 Point Programme for the welfare of Minority Communities?3 Important Schemes under the Programme: 3.1 Educational Empowerment3.2 Economic Empowerment What is the News? The Ministry of Minority Affairs is implementing the Prime Minister’s New 15 Point Programme for the welfare of Minority Communities. What is the PM… Continue reading 15 Points Programme for Minorities Welfare Schemes
Polyherbal eco-friendly technology can combat tick infestation among dairy animals
Contents1 What is the News?2 About the Tick Infestation in Dairy Animals3 How do farmers treat tick infestation in Dairy Animals?4 What has been developed to tackle tick infestation in Dairy Animals? What is the News? Scientists have found that a formulation consisting of herbal ingredients like Neem (Azadirachta indica) and Nagod (Vitex negundo) is… Continue reading Polyherbal eco-friendly technology can combat tick infestation among dairy animals
Rejuvenation Work of Saraswati River
What is the News? A Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) has been signed between the Governments of Haryana and Himachal Pradesh for the construction of the Adi Badri dam on river Somb in Himachal Pradesh, which among others will rejuvenate the Sarasvati river. Note: Adi Badri, situated in Haryana near the Himachal Pradesh border, is believed to… Continue reading Rejuvenation Work of Saraswati River
NITI Aayog and FAO Launch Book Titled Indian Agriculture towards 2030
What is the News? The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW) has released a book titled Indian Agriculture towards 2030: Pathways for Enhancing Farmers’ Income, Nutritional Security and Sustainable Food and Farm Systems. What is the “Indian Agriculture towards 2030” Book? Released by: NITI Aayog and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of… Continue reading NITI Aayog and FAO Launch Book Titled Indian Agriculture towards 2030
Cabinet approves extension of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PM-GKAY) for another 6 months
What is the News? The Union Cabinet has extended the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PM-GKAY) scheme for another six months, i.e., till September 2022. This will be the sixth phase of PM-GKAY. The Phase V of the scheme was to end in March 2022. What is Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana(PM-GKAY)? Launched… Continue reading Cabinet approves extension of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PM-GKAY) for another 6 months
Union Minister launches TEJAS skilling project at Dubai Expo
What is the News? The Union Minister has launched the TEJAS skilling project at the Dubai Expo. What is TEJAS Skilling Project? Full-Form: TEJAS stands for Training for Emirates Jobs And Skills. Launched by: It is a Skill India International Project to train overseas Indians. Aim: The project is aimed at skill enhancement, certification and… Continue reading Union Minister launches TEJAS skilling project at Dubai Expo
DRDO successfully flight tests Indian Army version of Medium Range Surface to Air Missile off Odisha coast
What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organization(DRDO) has conducted two successful flight tests of the Army version of Medium Range Surface to Air Missile(MRSAM) at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha. What are MRSAM Missiles? MRSAM is a surface-to-air missile developed to use for the Indian Army. Developed by:… Continue reading DRDO successfully flight tests Indian Army version of Medium Range Surface to Air Missile off Odisha coast
