What is the News? The Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Textiles are organizing “Jharokha-Compendium of Indian handicraft/ handloom, art and culture”. What is Jharokha? Jharokha is a celebration of traditional Indian handicrafts, handlooms, and art & culture. It will be a pan India celebration that will be held at 16 locations in 13 states… Continue reading Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Textiles to organize pan-India programme “Jharokha – Compendium of Indian handicraft/ handloom, art and culture”
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Union Minister for Power launch Virtual Smart Grid Knowledge Center and Innovation Park
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Virtual Smart Grid Knowledge Center(Virtual SGKC)?3 What is the National Smart Grid Mission?4 What is a Smart Grid? What is the News? The Union Minister for Power has launched the Virtual Smart Grid Knowledge Center (Virtual SGKC) and Innovation Park. What is Virtual Smart Grid Knowledge Center(Virtual SGKC)?… Continue reading Union Minister for Power launch Virtual Smart Grid Knowledge Center and Innovation Park
India looking to advance the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Bangladesh
What is the news? India’s Commerce and Industry Minister has said that India was looking to advance a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement(CEPA) with Bangladesh. Note: CEPA is a kind of comprehensive free trade pact under which two trading partners significantly reduce or eliminate customs duties on the maximum number of goods traded between them. They… Continue reading India looking to advance the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Bangladesh
Government has approved continuation of Swatantrata Sainik Samman Yojana(SSSY)
What is the News? The government has approved the continuation of the Swatantrata Sainik Samman Yojana (SSSY) till 2025-26. What is Swatantrata Sainik Samman Yojana(SSSY)? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs Background of the Scheme: In 1969, the Government of India introduced the ‘Ex-Andaman Political Prisoners Pension Scheme to honour the freedom fighters who had… Continue reading Government has approved continuation of Swatantrata Sainik Samman Yojana(SSSY)
Science behind jets of plasma occurring all over Sun’s chromosphere unravelled
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Plasma?3 What are Jets of Plasma?4 What did the scientists find out about these Jets of Plasma? What is the News? Scientists have unravelled the science behind the jets of plasma. What is Plasma? Plasma is often called the fourth state of matter (beyond the conventional solids, liquids… Continue reading Science behind jets of plasma occurring all over Sun’s chromosphere unravelled
ECI hosts International Election Visitors Programme 2022
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the International Election Visitors Programme(IEVP)?3 Participants of IEVP 20223.1 What is International IDEA?3.2 What is the International Foundation of Electoral Systems (IFES)? 3.3 What is the Community of Democracies? What is the News? The Election Commission of India(ECI) has hosted the virtual International Election Visitors Programme(IEVP) 2022. What… Continue reading ECI hosts International Election Visitors Programme 2022
Ministry of Women And Child Development in Partnership Ministry Of Education and UNICEF Launches Campaign ‘Kanya Shikhsa Pravesh Utsav’
What is the News? On International Women’s Day, the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD) has launched a landmark campaign Kanya Shikhsa Pravesh Utsav. What is Kanya Shikhsa Pravesh Utsav? Launched by: Ministry of Women and Child Development(MoWCD) in partnership with the Ministry of Education and UNICEF. Purpose: It is a campaign that aims… Continue reading Ministry of Women And Child Development in Partnership Ministry Of Education and UNICEF Launches Campaign ‘Kanya Shikhsa Pravesh Utsav’
Brahmaputra (NW2) gets connected with Ganga (NW1) via Indo Bangladesh Protocol Route
What is the News? India has successfully conducted the maiden voyage of foodgrains via inland waterways from Patna to Pandu through Bangladesh in Guwahati. What has happened? A self propelled vessel MV Lal Bahadur Shastri carrying foodgrains for Food Corporation of India (FCI) has completed the maiden pilot run from Patna to Pandu via Bangladesh.… Continue reading Brahmaputra (NW2) gets connected with Ganga (NW1) via Indo Bangladesh Protocol Route
HANSA-NG successfully completes sea level trials at Puducherry
What is the News? HANSA-NG aircraft has successfully completed the sea level trials at Puducherry. What is HANSA-NG? HANSA-NG is India’s first indigenous Flying Trainer aircraft. Developed by: CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories,Bangalore under the aegis of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Features: The aircraft is powered by Rotax Digital Control Engine with unique features like… Continue reading HANSA-NG successfully completes sea level trials at Puducherry
Geological Survey of India Pledges to Focus on Augmentation of Mineral Wealth
What is the News? Geological Survey of India(GSI) has celebrated its 172nd Foundation Day. What is the Geological Survey of India(GSI)? The Geological Survey of India (GSI) was set up in 1851. Currently, it is an attached office to the Ministry of Mines. Purpose: It was primarily set up to find coal deposits for the… Continue reading Geological Survey of India Pledges to Focus on Augmentation of Mineral Wealth
