What is the news? Government-approved a new scheme “New India Literacy Programme” for the period FYs 2022-2027 to cover all the aspects of Adult Education to align with National Education Policy 2020. Further, as a progressive step, the government has also decided to use the term “Education For All” in place of “Adult Education.” This… Continue reading Government approves ‘ New India Literacy Programme, a new scheme of Adult Education for FYs 2022-27”
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Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry launches a Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs (SEED)
What is the news? The Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment launched the Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs (SEED) for the welfare of De-notified, Nomadic and Semi Nomadic Communities. What is the need for SEED Scheme? The DNTs, NTs, SNTs are one of the most deprived and economically weaker communities in India. The policies… Continue reading Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry launches a Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs (SEED)
Work Plan 2022 signed between India and Germany to strengthen Quality Infrastructure, reduce technical barriers
What is the News? India and Germany have signed a Work Plan 2022 during the virtually held 8th meeting of the Indo-German Working Group on Quality Infrastructure. What is the Indo-German Working Group on Quality Infrastructure? The Group was established in 2013. It meets annually to identify areas of cooperation to support and strengthen quality… Continue reading Work Plan 2022 signed between India and Germany to strengthen Quality Infrastructure, reduce technical barriers
Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry to launch a Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs (SEED)
What is the news? The Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment will launch the Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs (SEED). Background De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes are the most neglected, marginalised and economically and socially deprived communities. In 2014, the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment constituted a National Commission for Denotified, Nomadic and… Continue reading Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry to launch a Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs (SEED)
Novel tools for deciphering mechanisms associated with learning and memory developed by Indian Scientists
What is the news? Indian Scientists have developed a first-of-its-kind tool for understanding the process of long-term memory consolidation in the brain by capturing the neural signals from the rodent brain. What is the study conducted by scientists? Learning and memory are the fundamental processes of the brain. Learning is attributed to the acquisition of… Continue reading Novel tools for deciphering mechanisms associated with learning and memory developed by Indian Scientists
Mapping of 6 lakh villages under the SVAMITVA scheme and pan-India 3D Maps for 100 cities undertaken, which will be a game changer for India
What is the news? On the 1st Anniversary of the Release of Geospatial Data, the Union Minister has said that the SVAMITVA scheme with the help of drones will survey all the over 6 lakh Indian villages.At the same time, Pan India 3D Maps Program will prepare 3D Maps for 100 Indian cities. What is… Continue reading Mapping of 6 lakh villages under the SVAMITVA scheme and pan-India 3D Maps for 100 cities undertaken, which will be a game changer for India
Ministry of Tribal Affairs helps rekindle Telangana’s State Festival of Medaram Jathara with added vigour
What is the News? The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has sanctioned funds for various activities pertaining to Medaram Jathara 2022. What is Medaram Jathara? Medaram Jatara also known as Sammakka Saralamma Jatara is a tribal festival held in the state of Telangana. The festival is conducted in honour of the Goddesses Sammakka and Saralamma. It… Continue reading Ministry of Tribal Affairs helps rekindle Telangana’s State Festival of Medaram Jathara with added vigour
Union Minister says Snow Sculpture will be introduced in Ladakh in a big way from winter season as a tourist attraction
What is the News? The Union Minister has announced several initiatives for the Ladakh region. What are the initiatives announced for the Ladakh region? Firstly, Snow Sculpture will be introduced in Ladakh in a big way from the winter season as a tourist attraction. Secondly, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research(CSIR) is promoting “Leh… Continue reading Union Minister says Snow Sculpture will be introduced in Ladakh in a big way from winter season as a tourist attraction
Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment launches “SMILE” scheme
What is the News? The Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment has launched the SMILE Scheme. What is a SMILE Scheme? SMILE stands for Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise. Type: It is a Central Sector Scheme. Aim: To provide welfare and rehabilitation to the Transgender community and the people engaged in… Continue reading Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment launches “SMILE” scheme
Benzo[b]thiophene: Woman scientist from Chennai granted patent for green technology producing medicinally important compound
What is the News? A Women Scientist from IIT Madras has been granted a patent for developing a green methodology for producing a medicinally important compound called Benzo[b]thiophene. What is Benzo[b]thiophene? Benzo[b]thiophene is a medical compound present in a range of medicines such as raloxifene (used in osteoporosis), zileuton (used in asthma), and sertaconazole (antifungal… Continue reading Benzo[b]thiophene: Woman scientist from Chennai granted patent for green technology producing medicinally important compound
