What is the news? The Union Government has approved continuation of Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs) from 2021-22 to 2025-26. What is the Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs)? It is the flagship Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The scheme is the main source… Continue reading Government approves continuation of Scheme of Assistance to National Sports Federations with an outlay of Rs. 1575 crore
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Saffron Bowl Project
What is the news? North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR) under Saffron Bowl project has identified few locations in Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya for saffron cultivation. Saffron Cultivation in North East Saffron production has long been restricted to a limited geographical area in the Union territory of Jammu & Kashmir. Pampore region,… Continue reading Saffron Bowl Project
World Wetlands Day: Sanctuaries in Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh listed as Ramsar sites
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary?3 What is Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary?4 What is the National Wetland Decadal Change Atlas? What is the News? On the occasion of World Wetlands Day, Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary in Gujarat and Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh have been included as Ramsar Site from India. With… Continue reading World Wetlands Day: Sanctuaries in Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh listed as Ramsar sites
Cryptocurrency tax: Budget 2022 unveils norms for virtual digital assets
What is the News? In Budget 2022, the Finance Minister has announced several norms for virtual digital assets. What are the steps announced by the Finance Minister for crypto assets? Digital Rupee: Reserve Bank of India will launch a Digital Rupee – India’s version of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) by 2022-23. The CBDC will… Continue reading Cryptocurrency tax: Budget 2022 unveils norms for virtual digital assets
Home Delivery of medicines to begin from tomorrow under Services e-Health Assistance and Teleconsultation (SeHAT)
What is the news? The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has launched services for home delivery of medicines for veterans and serving military personnel services under an online medical consultation platform named Services e-Health Assistance and Teleconsultation (SeHAT). What is SeHAT Initiative? SeHAT initiative was launched in May 2021. It is the tri-services teleconsultation service of… Continue reading Home Delivery of medicines to begin from tomorrow under Services e-Health Assistance and Teleconsultation (SeHAT)
Launch of the Global Center of Excellence in Affordable and Clean Energy (GCoE-ACE) at IIT Dharwad
What is the News? A virtual function was held to mark the launch of the Global Centre of Excellence in Affordable and Clean Energy(GCoE-ACE) at the Indian Institute of Technology, Dharwad (IITDh), Karnataka. What is the purpose of the Global Centre of Excellence for Affordable and Clean Energy (GCoE-ACE)? The Centre has been established with… Continue reading Launch of the Global Center of Excellence in Affordable and Clean Energy (GCoE-ACE) at IIT Dharwad
Indian scientists develop efficient and durable solar cells by tuning the length and porosity of nanorods
What is the News? Indian Scientists have devised a new process for increasing the efficiency and stability of Titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanorods based on Perovskite Solar Cells (PSC). What are Perovskite Solar Cells(PSC)? Perovskite Solar Cells(PSC) is a type of solar cell that includes a perovskite-structured compound, most commonly a hybrid organic-inorganic lead or tin… Continue reading Indian scientists develop efficient and durable solar cells by tuning the length and porosity of nanorods
This is a great moment for India to see the Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas temples being submitted for inscription in the World Heritage List:Union Minister
Contents1 What is the news?2 What are Sacred Ensembles of Hoysala?3 Chennakeshava Temple – Belur4 Hoysaleshwara Temple- Halebid5 Keshava Temple- Somanathapura What is the news? Hoysala Temples of Belur, Halebid and Somnathapura in Karnataka have been finalised as India’s nomination for consideration as World Heritage for the year 2022-2023. Note: The ‘Sacred Ensembles of the… Continue reading This is a great moment for India to see the Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas temples being submitted for inscription in the World Heritage List:Union Minister
3rd World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day?3 What are Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Day?4 What are the steps taken by India to eliminate NTDs? What is the news? World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day was observed to raise awareness for neglected tropical diseases. What is World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD)… Continue reading 3rd World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day
CENTRAL THEME OF ECONOMIC SURVEY 2021-22 IS THE “AGILE APPROACH”
Contents1 What is the news?2 About Economic Survey3 Who prepares the survey?4 What is the theme of this year’s Economic Survey?5 Other key features of this year’s Economic Survey What is the news? Union Minister for Finance has presented the Economic Survey 2021-22 in Parliament About Economic Survey The Economic Survey is an annual report… Continue reading CENTRAL THEME OF ECONOMIC SURVEY 2021-22 IS THE “AGILE APPROACH”
