News: The Ministry of Power released a revised draft of the Electricity Amendment Bill 2020 which seeks to amend Electricity Act 2003 Facts: Electricity Contract Enforcement Authority (ECEA): the draft …
Read MoreNews: World Health Organization has collaborated with India to implement the National Polio Surveillance Network to contain COVID-19. Facts: It was established in 1996 by WHO and India. It aimed …
Read MoreNews:The Department of Science and Technology(DST) has invited proposals to study the role of yoga and meditation in fighting COVID-19 under it’s Science and Technology of Yoga and Meditation(SATYAM) programme. …
Read MoreNews: Ministry of Tourism launched “DekhoApnaDesh” webinar series. Facts: The webinar series will provide information on different destinations and the culture and heritage of India. Additional Facts: Paryatan Parv Launched …
Read MoreNews:In Telangana, a unique initiative titled Consumer-Farmer(Confarm) is being implemented to ensure food availability to consumers and secure income for farmers. Facts: The Confarm initiative was started in 2018 by …
Read MoreNews: The Central government has asked the state governments to procure perishable agricultural and horticultural items from the farmers under the Market Intervention Scheme Facts: It is a price support …
Read MoreFacts: Intensification of Research in High Priority Area (IRPHA) scheme: It was launched by the Science and Engineering Research Board(SERB) to support projects in high priority areas from the viewpoint …
Read MoreNews: The Centre has sanctioned 15 thousand crore rupees for India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package. Facts: The funds sanctioned will be utilized for immediate COVID-19 Emergency …
Read MoreNews: Under the Lifeline Udan initiative, 167 flights have transported over 248 tonnes of essential medical supplies across the country during Covid-19 lockdown. Facts: Lifeline Udan is a government initiative …
Read MoreNews:Recently, a recipient of INSPIRE programme award has developed a quantum chemistry based software useful for radiation therapy. Facts: INSPIRE Programme: Launched Year:2008 Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Science & Technology. …
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