Bharat Bill Payment System(BBPS)
News:The Reserve Bank of India has expanded the scope of the Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) by adding other categories of recurring payments through the portal. Facts: About BBPS: BBPS …
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Margadarshan and Margadarshak scheme
News:Union Human Resource Development Minister has launched the Margadarshan and Margdarshak scheme. Facts: Margadarshan: Under this scheme,institutions having good accreditation records or the top-performing institutions are selected to mentor relatively …
Read MoreNational Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT)
News:Vice President of India has asked the Government to expedite the research facility proposed by the National Institute of Ocean Technology(NIOT) in Nellore,Andhra Pradesh. Facts: About NIOT: The National Institute …
Read MoreNorthern Zonal Council
News:Union Minister for Home Affairs will chair the 29th meeting of the Northern Zonal Council(NZC) at Chandigarh. Facts: About Zonal Councils: The Zonal Councils are statutory bodies.They were established under …
Read MorePradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
News:Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana(PMMVY) has achieved a significant milestone by crossing one crore beneficiaries. Facts: About PMMVY: Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana(PMMVY) is a Maternity Benefit Programme that is …
Read MoreNCG Vishwam Cancer Care Connect
News:India has launched National Cancer Grid(NCG) Vishwam Cancer Care Connect in Vienna on the sidelines of 63rd General conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency(IAEA). Facts: NCG Vishwam: NCG-Vishwam seeks …
Read MoreMSDE, IBM come together for nationwide Train-the-Trainer program in AI
News:Ministry of Skill Development has signed an agreement with Global IT major IBM for nationwide Train-the-Trainer program in Artificial Intelligence. Facts: About the program: As part of the program,trainers will …
Read MoreSocial safety net for gig workers proposed
News:Government has prepared a draft social security code for the informal and gig workers. Facts: Draft Social security code: Social security for unorganized and gig workers: The draft code has …
Read MoreIn liquidity push, PSBs plan ‘loan melas’ in 400 districts
News:Finance Minister has announced that the public sector banks will be organising loan meals in 400 districts beginning October 3,2019. Facts: About loan melas: The loan melas will be organized …
Read MoreModi, Trump may reference ‘mini-deal’ on trade at Houston event
News:Indian Prime Minister and the US President are expected to announce a mini trade deal during Prime Minister’s visit to the US. Facts: About the trade deal: The trade deal …
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