What is the News? Indian Air Force will participate in a multi-nation air exercise named ‘Ex Cobra Warrior 22’ at Waddington, UK What is Exercise Cobra Warrior? Aim: To provide operational exposure and share best practices amongst the participating Air Forces, thereby enhancing combat capability and forging bonds of friendship. Conducted by: Royal Air Force(RAF)… Continue reading IAF TO PARTICIPATE IN EXERCISE COBRA WARRIOR IN UNITED KINGDOM
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Union Ministers jointly inaugurate “Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate”
What is the News? The Union Minister of Science & Technology has inaugurated “Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate” What is Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate? Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate is a week-long science festival. It aims to celebrate the essence and magnificence of our scientific achievements. Aim: To incorporate India’s science and scientific achievements in our cultural ethos and to… Continue reading Union Ministers jointly inaugurate “Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate”
25th Meeting of Financial Stability and Development Council held in Mumbai
What is the News? The 25th meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) was held under the Chairpersonship of the Union Finance Minister. The Council noted that the Government and all regulators need to maintain a constant vigil on the financial conditions and functioning of important financial institutions, especially considering that it could… Continue reading 25th Meeting of Financial Stability and Development Council held in Mumbai
Green Financing Critical to Decarbonizing the Indian Transport Sector
What is the News? NITI Aayog and World Resources Institute(WRI), India has conducted a virtual consultation workshop on ‘Financing for Decarbonization of Transport’. What was the purpose of the workshop? Aim: To identify actionable strategies and bring together financing institutions and transport organizations to collectively work towards furthering innovative financing policies for the decarbonization of… Continue reading Green Financing Critical to Decarbonizing the Indian Transport Sector
Government approves the continuation of National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS) for a period of five years
What is the News? The government has approved the continuation of the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS) for a period of five years i.e. from 2021-22 to 2025-26. What is the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme(NMMSS)? Nodal Ministry: Launched in 2008-09 by Ministry of Education Type: Central Sector Scheme Aim: To award scholarships to meritorious students of economically… Continue reading Government approves the continuation of National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS) for a period of five years
PM CARES for Children Scheme Extended up to 28th February, 2022
What is the News? Government of India has extended the PM Cares for Children Scheme till 28th February, 2022. What is the PM Cares for Children Scheme? Implementing Ministry: Ministry of Women and Child Development in 2021 Objective: To ensure comprehensive care and protection of children who have lost their parent(s) to the COVID pandemic… Continue reading PM CARES for Children Scheme Extended up to 28th February, 2022
Govt has decided to continue the Umbrella scheme of Border Infrastructure & Management (BIM) from 2021-22 to 2025-26
What is the news? Government has approved the continuation of the “Border Infrastructure and Management” (BIM) Scheme over the 15th Finance Commission Cycle from 2021-22 to 2025-26. What is the Border Infrastructure and Management (BIM) Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs Type: Central Sector Scheme Aim: To strengthen the border infrastructure for improving border… Continue reading Govt has decided to continue the Umbrella scheme of Border Infrastructure & Management (BIM) from 2021-22 to 2025-26
EXERCISE EASTERN BRIDGE -VI AT AIR FORCE STATION JODHPUR
What is the news? Indian Air Force (IAF) and Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) are scheduled to participate in a bilateral exercise named Eastern Bridge-VI at Air Force Station Jodhpur. What is Exercise Eastern Bridge? Conducted between: India and Oman. Type: Bilateral air exercise First edition: held in 2009. This is the sixth edition… Continue reading EXERCISE EASTERN BRIDGE -VI AT AIR FORCE STATION JODHPUR
Biggest Tribal Fair Medaram Jatara celebrated with traditional fervour and zeal
What is the News? Sammakka Saralamma Jatara has concluded after being celebrated with traditional fervour and zeal. What is Sammakka Saralamma Jatara? Sammakka Saralamma Jatara is also known as Medaram Jatara. Reason for conducting: The festival honours the fight of a mother and daughter, Sammakka and Saralamma, with the reigning rulers against an unjust law.… Continue reading Biggest Tribal Fair Medaram Jatara celebrated with traditional fervour and zeal
Govt of India, World Bank sign loan agreement of $115 million for implementation of REWARD Project
What is the news? The Government of India, State Governments of Karnataka and Odisha and the World Bank have signed a $115 million REWARD Project. What is a REWARD Project? REWARD stands for Rejuvenating Watersheds for Agricultural Resilience through Innovative Development Programme. Aim: To help national and state institutions adopt improved watershed management practices to… Continue reading Govt of India, World Bank sign loan agreement of $115 million for implementation of REWARD Project
