Govt plans to create 75 lakh SHGs by 2022
News:The government is planning to create a total of 75 lakh Self Help Groups by 2022 to enable more women to get a livelihood. Facts: Self Help Groups (SHGs): NABARD …
Read MoreAmazon rainforest may collapse within decades if critical point is reached: Study
News: According to a study published in the journal Nature Communications, large ecosystems, such as the Amazon rainforest, may collapse and disappear quickly, once a critical point in their destruction …
Read MoreIn four years of a national mission, total supercomputers built: three
News: India has produced just three supercomputers since 2015 under the National Supercomputer Mission (NSM). Facts: National Supercomputing Mission: Launched: 2015 Aim: Empower national academic and R&D institutions by installing …
Read MoreNew Hub Under National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems
News:Department of Science and Technology (DST) has decided to establish a Technology Innovation Hub(TIH) at IIT Mandi under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS). Facts: About the Hub: …
Read MoreEpidemic Disease Act,1897
News:Cabinet Secretary has advised all states and Union Territories should invoke provisions of Section 2 of Epidemic Diseases Act,1897 so that Health Ministry advisories are enforceable. Facts: About Epidemic Disease …
Read MoreExplained:AT-1 bonds
News:The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) reconstruction plan for Yes Bank has put at risk nearly Rs 9,000 crore worth of AT-1 bonds. Facts: About AT-1 Bonds: Additional tier-1 bonds also …
Read MorePradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana(PMUY)
News:Recently,the Parliamentary committee’s has released a report on the performance of the PM Ujjwala Yojana. Facts: Key takeaways from the Report: In September, 2019 Government has met the target of …
Read MoreWorld Climate and Security report
News:The International Military Council on Climate and Security(IMCCS) has released the World Climate and Security report. Facts: Key takeaways from the report: Climate change-exacerbated water insecurity is a significant driver …
Read MoreShared economy at $2 bn by end-2020
News:According to a recent report by Maple Capital Advisors, the Shared economy in India is estimated to be about $2 billion industry by the end of 2020. Facts: About Shared …
Read MoreLong Term Repo Operation(LTRO)
News:The Reserve Bank of India has received ₹1.71 trillion in the third long-term repo operation(LTRO) conducted for an amount of Rs 25,000 crore. Facts: About LTRO: Long Term Repo Operation(LTRO) …
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