Mission Vatsalya: Government released guidelines for Mission Vatsalya and asked states to not temper with the name of the scheme in order to access Central funds and benefits under it. Mission Vatsalya is one of the new triads of schemes along with Mission Shakti, and Poshan 2.0, which aims at securing a healthy and happy […]
Tag: 9th Jul 2022
New Sherpa Of G-20
New Sherpa Of G-20: Former Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant will be the new Sherpa of G-20. Commerce minister Piyush Goel will give up the position as Sherpa of G-20. With the G-20 presidency coming to India, a full-time Sherpa is required who would be needed to devote a lot of time to meetings that […]
Mangarh Hillock As a Monument Of National Importance
Mangarh Hillock As a Monument Of National Importance: A report by the National Monuments Authority (NMA) called for the Mangarh hilltop in Rajasthan to be designated as a national monument in honor of 1500 Bhil tribal freedom fighters. Monuments of National Importance: National ancient Monuments are defined under the Ancient Monument and Archaeological Sites and […]
Safeguarding Of The Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH)
Safeguarding Of The Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH): India has been elected to the Intergovernmental Committee of UNESCO’s 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) for the 2022-2026 cycle. India has served as a member of the ICH Committee twice — from 2006 to 2010 and from 2014 to 2018. Earlier, Durga […]
Derecho : Storm System
Derecho : Storm System A few States of US were hit by a storm system called a Derecho, turning Sky Green. They mostly occur across central and eastern parts of the United States. In 2009 “Super Derecho” was one of the “most intense and unusual derechos ever observed” in the US as it swept from […]
Colombo Security Conclave
Colombo Security Conclave: The sixth Deputy National Advisers’ meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave held recently resolved to combat jointly the increasing threats related to maritime safety, terrorism, trafficking and organised crime affecting partner nations. A road map for cooperation was discussed at the meeting attended by India, the Maldives, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka. Representatives […]
Global Forgiveness Day
Global Forgiveness Day: Global Forgiveness Day is observed on 7th of July every year to celebrate goodwill among people and it gives us a chance to set things right and make our relationships stronger. In 1994, The Christian Embassy of Christ’s Ambassadors founded National Forgiveness Day in British Columbia. The day was later renamed ‘Global […]
The State Of Food Security And Nutrition In The World (SOFI) 2022
The State Of Food Security And Nutrition In The World (SOFI) 2022: FAO, International Fund for Agriculture Development, UNICEF, UN world food Programme and WHO have jointly released SOFI 2022. Report: On Global Level: The world is moving further away from its goal of ending hunger (SDG 2: No Hunger), food insecurity and malnutrition […]
Kharchi Festival
Kharchi Festival: Kharchi Puja is a Hindu festival from Tripura, the festival involves the worship of the fourteen gods forming the dynasty deity of the Tripuri people. Tracing its etymology, ‘khar’ means sin and ‘çhi’ means cleaning. Therefore, together the name translates to – cleaning of sins. The temple of the 14 gods was built […]
PM-Svanidhi Scheme
PM-Svanidhi Scheme: 12-13% NPAs in loans given to street vendors under Prime Minister’s Street Vendors AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM-Svanidhi) scheme (Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Minister) Svanidhi Mahotsav: a series of cultural events for street vendors and the public, to be rolled out in 75 cities At first vendors can avail of loans up to […]
