Pandemic has worsened gender inequality in India, says Oxfam
News: Oxfam has released a report titled “India Inequality Report 2020 — On Women’s Back”. Facts: About the report: The report is based on data and responses collected from …
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STPI invests ₹400 cr. in office, connectivity infra
News: Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) is investing up to ₹400 crore in setting up office and connectivity infrastructure across several cities offering small technology firms a ‘plug-and-play’ facility. …
Read MoreUnion Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs launches initiatives for Cities
News: Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched several initiatives namely Nurturing Neighborhoods Challenge and Data Maturity Assessment Framework Cycle 2. Facts: Nurturing Neighborhoods Challenge: What …
Read MoreGovernment forms committee to review TRP guidelines
News: The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has constituted a four-member committee to review the guidelines on TRPs (Television Rating Points). Facts: Chaired by: The committee will be chaired by …
Read MoreCabinet approves Luhri Stage-I Hydro Power Project
News: Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs(CCEA) has approved an investment of Rs 1,810 crore for the Luhri Stage-1 Hydro Electric Project. Facts: Luhri Stage-1 Hydro Electric Project: It is …
Read MoreUN-Habitat Releases World Cities Report 2020
News: On World Cities Day, UN-Habitat has released the World’s Cities Report 2020: The Value of Sustainable Urbanization. Facts: About the report: The report aims to show the intrinsic …
Read More13th Urban Mobility India Conference 2020
News: Union Housing and Affairs Minister has inaugurated the 13th Urban Mobility India Conference 2020. Facts: Organized by: The conference is being organized by the Ministry of Housing and …
Read MoreiGOT: More than 15 lakh online trainees issued certificates
News: Government has said that Integrated Government Online training ’-iGOT platform has issued more than 15 lakh online trainees certificates. Facts: iGOT: It is an E-learning platform launched by …
Read MoreAYUSH Ministry and Invest India to jointly set up “Strategic Policy & Facilitation Bureau”
News: Ministry of AYUSH and Invest India has formed a collaboration to set up a “Strategic Policy & Facilitation Bureau(SPFB)”. Facts: Aim: To facilitate planned, systematic growth and investment …
Read MoreNITI Aayog releases draft Act, rules for states on land titling
News: NITI Aayog has released the draft model Act and rules for states for regulation on conclusive land titling. Facts: Aim: To reduce land-related litigations and improved land acquisition …
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