Atmanirbhar Clean Plant Programme: The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $98 million loan to improve horticulture crop farmers’ access to certified disease-free planting materials which aligns with India’s Atmanirbhar Clean Plant Programme. Atmanirbhar Clean Plant Programme is designed to address critical issues in horticulture by providing access to high-quality, […]
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Exercise AGNI WARRIOR
Exercise AGNI WARRIOR: The 13th edition of Exercise AGNI WARRIOR (XAW-2024) concluded at Field Firing Ranges, Devlali (Maharashtra). Exercise AGNI WARRIOR is a joint military exercise between the Indian Army and Singapore Armed Forces. It witnessed participation by the Singapore Armed Forces contingent comprising personnel from the Singapore Artillery and the Indian Army contingent personnel […]
Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) – Development of Iconic Tourist Centres to Global Scale.
Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) – Development of Iconic Tourist Centres to Global Scale: The Union Government has allocated Rs 3,295 crore for the development of 40 tourism projects across 23 states under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) – Development of Iconic Tourist Centres to Global Scale.While SASCI […]
Surge in the deletion of workers from job cards
Surge in the deletion of workers from job cards: The recent surge in the deletion of workers from job cards under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 (MGNREGA) has raised serious concerns about the right to work and transparency in implementation.In 2022-23 alone, over 5.53 crore workers were removed, marking a 247% […]
Miniature Paintings
Miniature Paintings: New Delhi exhibition showcased the evolving relevance and global interpretations of South Asian miniature painting, featuring 20 diverse artists and emphasizing its dynamic cultural significance.The term ‘miniature’ comes from the Latin ‘Minium,’ meaning red lead paint, used in Renaissance illuminated manuscripts.These small, detailed paintings are typically no larger than 25 square inches, with […]
Eklavya Platform
Eklavya Platform: The Ministry of Defence launched Eklavya, an online learning platform for the Indian Army. Aim is to improve the professional education and training of Indian Army officers under the Decade of Transformation (2023-2032) initiative and the 2024 theme, Year of Technology Absorption. Developed By: Bhaskaracharya National Institute of Space Applications and Geoinformatics (BISAG-N), […]
CAG Report On Bihar’s Healthcare
CAG Report on Bihar’s Healthcare: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on Public Health Infrastructure and Management of Health Services (2016-22) highlights critical gaps in Bihar’s healthcare system, including a shortage of doctors, paramedical staff, and issues with blood banks and drug supplies.Findings: 53% fewer doctors than WHO norms; only 58,144 doctors available against […]
Uganda : In News
Uganda : In News Heavy rains in eastern Uganda triggered devastating landslides in the Bulambuli district, claiming 20 lives, displacing 750 people, and destroying 125 homes.It Landlocked country in East Africa, located in the African Great Lakes region. Lies within the Nile basin, with fertile lands and significant water bodies.
Birth Anniversary of Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh
Birth Anniversary of Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh: Vice-President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar recently paid tributes on the 138th birth anniversary of Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh(1886-1979), a visionary nationalist. Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh was born on 1st December 1886, in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh. He was a freedom fighter, revolutionary, writer, social reformer, and internationalist
60th Raising Day of BSF
60th Raising Day of BSF: On 1st December, 2024, Prime Minister extended his greetings to the Border Security Force (BSF) on their 60th Raising Day, emphasizing the importance of the force in safeguarding India’s borders.BSF was established in 1965 following the India-Pakistan war to enhance border security.The BSF has an air wing, marine wing, an […]
