Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: Objective Ministry of Railways has recently formulated a new policy for modernization of stations named “Amrit Bharat Station” scheme. Amrit Bharat Station scheme envisages development of stations on a continuous basis with a long term vision. The scheme will subsume all previous redevelopment projects where work is yet to begin. The […]
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Malnutrition : NCPCR Warns NGOs
Malnutrition : NCPCR Warns NGOs The NCPCR warns NGOs about the depiction of vulnerable children for fundraising. The practice of civil society organisations using representative visuals for fundraising activities concerning development issues such as malnutrition now faces new scrutiny NCPCR. It is a statutory body set up under the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights […]
PRASAD Project : Srisailam In Andhra Pradesh
PRASAD Project : Srisailam In Andhra Pradesh President of India Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the ‘PRASAD’ project at the tourism facilitation centre in the pilgrim town of Srisailam in Andhra Pradesh About Srisailam temple: Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva and goddess Parvathi. It is referred to as one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord […]
Losar Festival : Beginning Of The Tibetan New Year
Losar Festival : Beginning Of The Tibetan New Year PM extended his greetings on the occasion of the Losar festival It consists of the offering of prayers, dances, and songs in the honor of Ibex and the pilgrimage of Mount Kailash. Losar is the Tibetan word for ‘new year’ Ladakhi Buddhists make a religious offering […]
‘Rooh Afza’ Trademark : Case Update
‘Rooh Afza’ Trademark : Case Update On December 21, 2022 the Delhi High Court, in the case of Hamdard National Foundation (India) vs Sadar Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., restrained Sadar Laboratories from manufacturing and selling beverages under the impugned trademark ‘Dil Afza’. The court observed that the trademark ‘Rooh Afza’ is prima facie a strong mark […]
Denotified, Nomadic And Semi-Nomadic Tribes Under SC/ST/OBC Lists
Denotified, Nomadic And Semi-Nomadic Tribes Under SC/ST/OBC Lists: The Parliamentary panel on Social Justice and Empowerment has asked the government to expedite categorisation of Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes under either the SC/ST/OBC lists. Delay would increase their suffering and deprive them of welfare schemes. Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes are communities that are the […]
Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming And Comic (AVGC) Sector
Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming And Comic (AVGC) Sector: The Government has recently said that the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comic (AVGC) sector has the potential to provide employment to over 20 lakh people in the coming 10 years. It is expected that the sector will witness 16 to 17 percent growth rate in the […]
What Is Regenerative Agriculture?
What Is Regenerative Agriculture? Farmers in Madhya Pradesh who follow regenerative farming methods find that they reduce the need for frequent irrigation, which conserves water and energy. Regenerative Agriculture: Regenerative agriculture is a holistic farming system that focuses on soil health, food quality, biodiversity improvement, water quality and air quality through methods such as reducing […]
What Are Geoglyphs?
What Are Geoglyphs? Experts and conservationists have raised concerns over the proposed location for a mega oil refinery in Barsu village of Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra. Geoglyphs: Barsu sites in the Konkan region were added to a tentative list of UNESCO’s world heritage sites and protected by the state archaeology department and the Archaeological Survey […]
India To Become Third Largest Economy By 2035 : CEBR
India To Become Third Largest Economy By 2035 : CEBR The Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR), a British consultancy, has said India will become third largest economy by 2035 from the current fifth spot. In its annual World Economic League Table, the Centre for Economics and Business Research said that over the next […]
