INSPIRE Awards 2022: The 9th National Level Exhibition and Project Competition (NLEPC) for the INSPIRE Awards – MANAK (Million Minds Augmenting National Aspiration and Knowledge), has commenced. The INSPIRE Awards were presented to 60 Start-Ups and financial support was provided to 53,021 students. It touched an unparalleled level of inclusivity by representing ideas and innovations […]
Tag: 20th Sep 2022
Swachhta Pakhwara
Swachhta Pakhwara: The Ministry of Railways has launched “Swachhta Pakhwara” across Indian Railways. The Ministry also released the Annual Report on Environment Sustainability. The Ministry of Railways is observing Swachhta Pakdwara from 16th September 2022 to 30th September 2022. Special focus will be given on cleanliness of tracks at stations, approach to major stations and […]
PM PRANAM Scheme
PM PRANAM Scheme: To reduce the use of chemical fertilisers the Government is Planning to Launch the PM PRANAM (Promotion of Alternate Nutrients for Agriculture Management Yojana) Scheme. PRANAM Scheme Objectives: To encourage the balanced use of fertilisers in conjunction with biofertilisers and organic fertilisers. Aim: To bring down the subsidy burden on chemical fertilisers, […]
19th ASEAN-India Economic Ministers Meeting
19th ASEAN-India Economic Ministers Meeting: India and Cambodia co-chaired the 19th ASEAN-India Economic Ministers’ meeting in Cambodia. The Economic Ministers or their representatives from all the 10 ASEAN countries attended the meeting. Highlights of the Meeting: The Ministers noted that trade and economic relations between ASEAN and India are starting to recover from the impact […]
What Is Philanthropy?
What Is Philanthropy? Through philanthropy, India can reach a per capita income of USD15,000 by India@100 by 2047, accelerating inclusive and sustainable economic growth. Philanthropy refers to charitable acts or other good works that help others or society as a whole. Philanthropy can include donating money to a worthy cause or volunteering time, effort, or […]
State Level Institution
State Level Institution: A state level institution on the lines of NITI Aayog will be established in Maharashtra. It will help to bring drastic changes in sectors like agriculture, health, education, employment, environment etc. in the state. Chief executive officer of NITI Aayog and other experts made a presentation on how Maharashtra will be assisted […]
77th Session Of The United Nations General Assembly
77th Session Of The United Nations General Assembly: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in New York to participate in the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. The theme of the 77th UNGA is ‘A Watershed Moment: Transformative Solutions to Interlocking Challenges’. In keeping with India’s strong commitment to reformed multilateralism, the Minister […]
Global Clean Energy Action Forum
Global Clean Energy Action Forum: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh will lead the Joint Indian Ministerial official delegation of the Ministry of Power, New and Renewable Energy and Ministry of Science and Technology on a five-day visit to USA to participate in the Global Clean Energy Action Forum and also to interact with eminent academicians […]
Direct Tax Collections
Direct Tax Collections: India’s net direct tax collections have crossed ₹7 lakh crore so far this year, 23.33% more than the corresponding period last year, signalling a post-pandemic rebound in the economy, the Finance Ministry said. Net direct tax collections as on Saturday stood at ₹7,00,669 crore, compared with ₹5,68,147 crore as of September 17, […]
