Pong Dam : Release Of a Substantial Amount Of Water Several villages within the Beas River catchment area in Punjab have been submerged following the release of a substantial amount of water from the Pong Dam. Pong Dam also known as the Beas Dam, is an earth-fill embankment dam on the Beas River in the […]
Tag: 18th Aug 2023
Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme
Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme: The Minister of State in the Defence Ministry recently said the Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme has so far supported 41 MSMEs and 20 startups. Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme has been established to promote self-reliance in defense technology as a part of the ‘Make in India’ initiative. It is […]
PM-eBus Sewa Scheme
PM-eBus Sewa Scheme: The union cabinet recently approved the ‘PM-eBus Sewa’ scheme for augmenting city bus operations. Under the PM-eBus Sewa Scheme, 10,000 e-buses will be deployed across cities in the country. Under this scheme, city bus operations will be done on a Public Private Partnership (PPP) model. This scheme will support bus operations for […]
Centralized Public Grievance Redressal And Monitoring System
Centralized Public Grievance Redressal And Monitoring System: The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) released the Centralized Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) 12th monthly report for States for July, 2023. DARPG has integrated the AI based language tool, Bhashini with the CPGRAMS portal. This integration would facilitate the Grievance Redressal Officers […]
Decisions Of Monetary Policy Committee
Decisions Of Monetary Policy Committee: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently opted to maintain the policy repo rate at 6.5%, while simultaneously revising its projection for retail inflation in the current fiscal year (2023-24). Additionally, a temporary 10% Incremental Cash Reserve Ratio (I-CRR) is imposed on banks […]
Lake Titicaca : Threat From Climate Change
Lake Titicaca : Threat From Climate Change Lake Titicaca is facing a serious threat from climate change and drought. It is the largest freshwater lake in South America and the highest of the world’s largest lakes. The lake, which lies on the border between Bolivia and Peru, has seen its water levels drop to near-record […]
Nutrition And TB Linkage : Lancet Study
Nutrition And TB Linkage : Lancet Study New studies published in The Lancet and The Lancet Global Health journals provide evidence that improved nutrition can significantly reduce tuberculosis (TB) incidence and mortality in India. The Reducing Activation of Tuberculosis by Improvement of Nutritional Status (RATIONS) trial conducted in Jharkhand (the state has a high TB […]
Koosina Mane Initiative : Karnataka Government
Koosina Mane Initiative : Karnataka Government Karnataka government has introduced the ‘Koosina Mane’ initiative, which aims to provide childcare support for women enrolled under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and other working mothers. This initiative aims to establish childcare centers across 4,000 gram panchayats, supporting working mothers under the MGNREGA and […]
Redwoods Rising : Conservation Initiative
Redwoods Rising : Conservation Initiative A conservation initiative known as Redwoods Rising aims to restore California’s damaged redwood forests by mimicking the traits of healthy young forests, using methods like thinning and prescribed fires. The project, carried out by Redwood National and State Parks and the Save the Redwoods League, seeks to combat the impacts […]
Global Summit On Traditional Medicine
Global Summit On Traditional Medicine: The World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Ayush, is organizing a unique global summit on Traditional Medicine. This unprecedented event will bring together experts, practitioners, and dignitaries to explore the latest scientific advancements and evidence-based knowledge in the field of traditional medicine. This summit highlights the […]
