Janaushadhi Diwas: The Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI) celebrated the 3rd Janaushadhi Diwas (7th March 2021) to spread awareness about quality generic medicines, available at low prices. Theme of Janaushadhi Diwas was “Seva Bhi – Rozgar bhi”. The Janaushadhi week was celebrated across the country from 1st-7th March 2021. As a part of […]
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What are ‘Radio-Loud’ Quasar?
Radio-Loud’ Quasar: An international team of astronomers has discovered the most distant ‘Radio-Loud’ Quasar with the help of the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (ESO’s VLT). Quasars: Quasars are very luminous objects in faraway galaxies that emit jets at radio frequencies. The word quasar is short for “quasi-stellar radio source”. The name, which means […]
USA New Peace Initiative For Afghanistan
USA President’s New Peace Initiative: The USA President has envisaged a New Peace Initiative (Plan) to decide on the roadmap for peace in Afghanistan. Under the plan, the USA proposed a regional conference under the United Nations auspices with foreign ministers of the USA, India, Russia, China, Pakistan and Iran to discuss a “unified approach” […]
International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC) : Chabahar Port
Chabahar Port: India expressed its intent to include Chabahar port in the 13-nation International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC) that extends from India to Russia, and to expand INSTC membership by including Afghanistan and Uzbekistan, at a “Chabahar Day” event organised as part of Maritime India summit. This Summit saw participation from several regional officials […]
3 Umbrella Schemes For Women And Child Development
Ministry of Women and Child Development: For effective implementation of various schemes and programs of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, all major schemes of the Ministry have been classified under 3 umbrella schemes viz. Mission Poshan 2.0, Mission Vatsalya and Mission Shakti. Schemes included under the Umbrella Scheme are as follows: Saksham Anganwadi […]
Report : Parliamentary Standing Committee On Water Resources
Parliamentary Standing Committee On Water Resources: According to information provided to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Water Resources, Only half of government schools and anganwadis have tap water supply, despite a 100-day campaign for 100% coverage being launched by the Jal Shakti Ministry in October 2020. Less than 8% of schools in Uttar Pradesh and […]
What is Sattras in Assam?
Sattras: There is a report on political significance of Sattras in Assam published by Indian Express. It is common to see politicians often going to different Sattras to seek blessings or extolling the virtues of Sankardeva, especially in the run-up to elections. Sattras are monastic institutions created as part of the 16th-century Neo-Vaishnavite reformist movement started by […]
Rights Of The Overseas Citizens Of India (OCI)
Rights Of The Overseas Citizens Of India (OCI): The government has notified a consolidated list of rights of the Overseas Citizens of India (OCI). The rights and restrictions are not new, they have been notified previously in 2005, 2007, and 2009. They were also mentioned in an OCI brochure published by the Ministry of Home […]
Sub-Mission On Agroforestry (SMAF) Scheme
Sub-Mission On Agroforestry (SMAF) Scheme: The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central Silk Board on a convergence model for the implementation of Agroforestry in the silk sector. It is a part of the ongoing Sub-Mission on Agroforestry (SMAF) Scheme. Earlier, the Government of India allocated Rs. […]
International Women’s Day 2021 : Theme
International Women’s Day: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways has flagged off an all-women crew onboard Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) vessel MT Swarna Krishna. The initiative is a part of SCI’s ongoing Diamond Jubilee celebrations and also to commemorate International Women’s Day (8th March). This is the first time in the world […]
