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
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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
Launch of Hackathon “Sprint04: Market-Tech” under I-Sprint’21
What is the news? International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has launched the “Sprint04: Market-Tech” Hackathon. IFSCA is organizing “InFinity Forum 2021”, its maiden flagship financial technology and global thought leadership event. As part of this forum, IFSCA has organised a series of Hackathons cutting across the spectrum of banking, insurance, securities and fund management.… Continue reading Launch of Hackathon “Sprint04: Market-Tech” under I-Sprint’21
Scholarship scheme under AICTE to encourage girls students to pursue Technical Education
What is the News? The Minister of State for Education has informed Rajya Sabha about the AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme. What is Pragati Scholarship Scheme? Launched by: All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) in 2014-15 Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Education Aim: To provide assistance for the Advancement of Girls pursuing Technical Education. Criteria: Under… Continue reading Scholarship scheme under AICTE to encourage girls students to pursue Technical Education
New research: A plant-based chewing gum that ‘traps’ coronavirus
Contents1 What is the News?2 How does the covid virus spread?3 What role does ACE-2 protein play in this?4 How does this chewing gum reduce the Covid Virus load? What is the News? Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a chewing gum that can potentially reduce transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. How does… Continue reading New research: A plant-based chewing gum that ‘traps’ coronavirus
NCW Launches a Pan-India Capacity Building Programme ‘She is a Changemaker’ for Women in Politics
What is the News? National Commission for Women(NCW) has launched a pan-India capacity building programme named ‘She is a Changemaker’. About ‘She is a Changemaker’ Programme Objective: To undertake capacity building of women political leaders and improve their decision-making and communication skills including, oration, writing etc. Target Group: The programme is for women representatives at… Continue reading NCW Launches a Pan-India Capacity Building Programme ‘She is a Changemaker’ for Women in Politics
Successful Flight Test of Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile
What is the News? India has successfully test-fired the Vertically Launched Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) from Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. About VL-SRSAM VL-SRSAM missile has been indigenously designed and developed by Defense Research and Development Organization(DRDO) for the Indian Navy. Purpose: It is meant for… Continue reading Successful Flight Test of Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile
CURTAIN RAISER PANEX-21
What is the News? The Indian Army is organizing an exercise named “PANEX-21” for the member nations of Bay of Bengal Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) countries. Click Here to read about BIMSTEC About Exercise PANEX-21 Exercise PANEX is a multi-nation Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief exercise. Participants: The exercise will involve BIMSTEC Countries:… Continue reading CURTAIN RAISER PANEX-21
NITI Aayog and CSE release ‘Waste-wise cities’ – compendium of best practices in municipal solid waste management
Contents1 What is the news?2 Municipal Solid Waste3 What are some best examples of cities in managing municipal solid waste?4 What are the key learnings from the practices adopted by cities in managing municipal solid waste? What is the news? Niti Aayog and the Center for Science and Environment(CSE) has released a report titled “Waste-wise… Continue reading NITI Aayog and CSE release ‘Waste-wise cities’ – compendium of best practices in municipal solid waste management
North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd. (NEDFI)- ‘Business cum Entrepreneurs’ Meet organised by NEDFI at its Namchi and Gangtok Branch
What is the News? North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd. (NEDFI) has organised a Business cum Entrepreneurs Meet to encourage people, mainly youngsters to go in for entering into entrepreneurship by starting up their own business and to generate employment for others What is North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd.(NEDFI)? NEDFi is notified as a… Continue reading North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd. (NEDFI)- ‘Business cum Entrepreneurs’ Meet organised by NEDFI at its Namchi and Gangtok Branch
