What is the news? The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has launched a National Helpline Against Atrocities(NHAA) – 14566. About National Helpline Against Atrocities (NHAA) The helpline has been launched to generate informed awareness about the various provisions of the Prevention of Atrocities (PoA) Act,1989 and the Protection of Civil Right (PCR) Act,1955 that are… Continue reading 14566 – National Helpline Against Atrocities on SCs/STs
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India co-chairs Global Methane Initiative Steering Leadership Meeting
What is the News? India has co-chaired the Steering Leadership meeting of the Global Methane Initiative(GMI). What is the Global Methane Initiative(GMI)? GMI is an international public-private initiative launched in 2004. Aim: To achieve a global reduction in anthropogenic methane emission through a partnership among developed and developing countries having economies in transition. Members: It… Continue reading India co-chairs Global Methane Initiative Steering Leadership Meeting
NEDFI Announces New Scheme Atmanirbhar Hastshilpkar Scheme for the Artisans under Ministry of DoNER
What is the News? North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd. (NEDFi) has launched Atmanirbhar Hastshilpkar Scheme for the grass root artisans in the North East Region. About Atmanirbhar Hastshilpkar Scheme Aim: To develop the artisans of the North Eastern Region by providing them financial assistance in the form of term loans for income-generating activities like… Continue reading NEDFI Announces New Scheme Atmanirbhar Hastshilpkar Scheme for the Artisans under Ministry of DoNER
NCW Launches Online Resource Center on Cyber Safety Under ‘We Think Digital’ Programme
What is the news? National Commission for Women (NCW) has launched an online resource center under the ‘We Think Digital’programme”. The programme is run collaboratively by the NCW, Facebook, and Cyber Peace Foundation. How would the online resource center help women? -It aims to help women in distress on issues related to online safety like… Continue reading NCW Launches Online Resource Center on Cyber Safety Under ‘We Think Digital’ Programme
NITI Aayog and Bharti Foundation announce the launch of ‘Convoke 2021-22’
What is the news? NITI Aayog in partnership with Bharti Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Bharti Enterprises, has launched Convoke 2021-22. What is Convoke? CONVOKE is a National Research Symposium for Teachers and Heads of Schools. Aim: To address challenges in imparting education and strengthening its quality with special focus on all teachers, educationists, heads… Continue reading NITI Aayog and Bharti Foundation announce the launch of ‘Convoke 2021-22’
Six Technology Innovation Platforms launched to foster technological innovations in Heavy Industries
What is the news? The Ministry of Heavy Industries has launched six web-based technology innovation platforms. What is the purpose of these six technology innovation platforms? The six platforms aim to bring together the Industry & Academia to foster technological innovations in heavy industries. They do this by offering opportunities to industries to seek optimum… Continue reading Six Technology Innovation Platforms launched to foster technological innovations in Heavy Industries
Union Minister says, India’s maiden human space mission “Gaganyaan” will be launched in 2023
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Gaganyaan Mission?3 How is the Gaganyaan Mission planned to be launched?4 Which countries are helping India in the Gaganyaan Mission?5 What is the significance of this mission? What is the News? The Union Minister of Science & Technology has said that India’s maiden human space mission, “Gaganyaan” will… Continue reading Union Minister says, India’s maiden human space mission “Gaganyaan” will be launched in 2023
BEE Launches ‘Certification Course on Home Energy Audit’ Initiative
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Home Energy Audit(HEA)?3 What is the purpose of the Certification Course on HEA Initiative?4 Significance of HEA initiative What is the News? The Bureau of Energy Efficiency(BEE) has launched a ‘Certification Course on Home Energy Audit(HEA)’. What is a Home Energy Audit(HEA)? A Home Energy Audit(HEA) enables… Continue reading BEE Launches ‘Certification Course on Home Energy Audit’ Initiative
Cabinet approves continuation of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) beyond March 2021 till March 2024
What is the news? The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) beyond March 2021 and till March 2024. This will ensure that the remaining households with the overall target of 2.95 crore gets completed. Further, the phasing out of Extra Budgetary resources (EBR) and provision of entire… Continue reading Cabinet approves continuation of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) beyond March 2021 till March 2024
Water Quality in lower stretches of the River Ganga found to be alarming: Study
Contents1 What is the news?2 About the study3 What are the key findings of the study?4 What is the significance of this study? What is the news? According to the findings of a study, Water Quality in the lower stretches of the River Ganga is in an alarming situation. About the study A team of… Continue reading Water Quality in lower stretches of the River Ganga found to be alarming: Study
