Scholarship for Minorities: Central Govt
The Centre has announced scholarships for five crore students from minority communities in the next five years. Bridge courses will be provided to girls in eminent institutions of the country …
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Centre compulsorily retires 12 senior I-T officers for corruption, extortion & misconduct
The government has compulsorily retired 12 senior Indian Revenue Service (income tax) officers under Rule 56 (j) of Fundamental Rules. The decision has been taken in the backdrop of charges …
Read MoreExplained: How higher education can be flexible
With a view to a) revamp the higher education system in India, b) create world-class multidisciplinary higher education institutions across the country, and c) increase Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) to …
Read MoreRyots sow seeds of defiance
Shetkari Sanghatana, a farmers’ body in Maharashtra, has organised a “civil disobedience” movement where they sowed unapproved Genetically Modified seeds of cotton and brinjal as mark of protest against the …
Read MoreDonate excess food, says Health Ministry
At the first-ever World Food Safety Day (7th June) celebration organised by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Union Health Minister has advocated “zero food wastage” campaign …
Read MoreFrance welcomes Modi’s proposal for global conference on terror
France has welcomed Indian Prime Minister proposal for a global conference to tackle the threat of terrorism.France said that the fight against terror is at the heart of its priorities. …
Read MoreSEBI mulls norms to reward whistle-blowers
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has released a discussion paper for informant mechanism related to insider trading wherein whistleblowers could get monetary reward of up to Rs 1 …
Read MoreFirst gene-edited babies at early death risk: study
According to a recent study by scientists,the world’s first babies whose genes were altered by the Chinese scientists are more likely to die younger. In 2018,Chinese scientists had gene-edited the …
Read MoreUAE Cabinet adopts “National Strategy for Wellbeing 2031”
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has adopted the National Strategy for Well-being,2031. The Strategy aims to make the UAE a world leader in quality of life through a number of …
Read MoreIndia, France to hold mega air exercise ‘Garuda’ in July
The Indian and French air forces has decided to carry out a mega air exercise called as Garuda beginning July 1 in France. This air exercise will take place two …
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