Rani Chennamma: Commemorating the 200th anniversary of Rani Chennamma’s rebellion, social groups across India are organizing a national campaign called “Naanoo Rani Chennamma” (I am Rani Chennamma too). This campaign aims to empower women to fight against patriarchal, anti-democratic, and casteist forces in the country, drawing inspiration from Rani Chennamma’s legacy of courage and resistance. […]
Tag: 23rd Feb 2024
Sammakka Saralamma Jathara or Medaram Jathara
Sammakka Saralamma Jathara or Medaram Jathara: The Prime Minister of India extended greetings at the start of the largest tribal festival, Sammakka Saralamma Jathara or Medaram Jathara Medaram Jathara (primarily celebrated by the Koya tribe) is the largest tribal religious congregation in the world, held biennually, with approximately 10 million people converging on the place, […]
Sustainable & Inclusive Development Of Natural Rubber Sector (SIDNRS) Scheme
Sustainable & Inclusive Development Of Natural Rubber Sector (SIDNRS) Scheme: The financial assistance for the Rubber sector under the ‘Sustainable & Inclusive Development of Natural Rubber Sector (SIDNRS)’ has been increased by 23% from Rs 576.41 crore to Rs 708.69 crore for the next 2 financial years (2024-25 and 2025-26). The government has also announced […]
Annual NeSDA Way Forward Report 2023
Annual NeSDA Way Forward Report 2023: The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) has released the ‘Annual NeSDA Way Forward Report 2023’, showing that Jammu & Kashmir dominated with 1,117 e-services mapped on the NeSDA Way Forward Dashboard. The report is based on the National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment (NeSDA) Framework. This framework […]
Paruveta Festival
Paruveta Festival: The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) is making efforts to secure UNESCO recognition for the annual ‘Paruveta’ festival. The festival, also known as the ‘mock hunting festival’, is celebrated at the Sri Narasimha Swamy temple in the town of Ahobilam, Andhra Pradesh. It is celebrated by all sections of […]
Smishing : Threat
Smishing : Threat In today’s digital age poses a real and growing threat. Smishing is a form of phishing that targets individuals through text messages or SMS. It is just like phishing emails, smishing messages aim to trick you into divulging personal information or downloading malware onto your device. It is done in through Scammers […]
Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana
Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana: The Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship inaugurated the Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana, in Sambalpur, Odisha. Rashtriya Udyamita Vikas Pariyojana is tailored specifically for beneficiaries of the PM SVANidhi scheme, this unique National Entrepreneurship Development Project underscores the government’s steadfast commitment to nurturing job providers across the nation. […]
Flood Management And Border Areas Programme
Flood Management And Border Areas Programme: The Union Cabinet approved the proposal of Department of Water Resources, RD & GR for the continuation of “Flood Management and Border Areas Programme (FMBAP)” with a total outlay of Rs. 4,100 crores for a period of 5 years from 2021-22 to 2025-26 Flood Management and Border Areas Programme […]
