News: Kerala will impose a ban on the sale of compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) and incandescent (filament) bulbs starting November 2020 as part of sustainable energy policy. It is in …
Read MoreNews:Coal India Subsidiary NCL (Northern Coalfields Limited) has set up ‘SARAS’ to promote innovation and R&D. Facts: About SARAS: SARAS stands for Science and Applied Research Alliance and Support. Aim: …
Read MoreNews:The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs has launched two new indices namely Ease of Living Index(EoLI) and Municipal Performance Index(MPI) to assess the quality of life of citizens in …
Read MoreNews:Union HRD minister has said that the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme(NMMSS) has helped to reduce the drop-out rate at the secondary and senior secondary classes. Facts: About the Scheme: Aim:To …
Read MoreNews:The Haryana Chief Minister has launched the Mukhyamantri Parivar Samridhi Yojna. Facts: About the scheme: Aim:To provide social security benefits to eligible families of the state through annual financial assistance. …
Read MoreNews: The Ministry of Tourism, under its schemes of Swadesh Darshan and PRASHAD, has sanctioned 7 projects worth Rs. 594 Crores for J&K and Ladakh Facts: Swadesh Darshan Scheme Launch: …
Read MoreNews: A study conducted by the National Productivity Council (NPC) has said that the application of Soil Health Card recommendations has led to a decline of 8-10% in use of …
Read MoreNews:The Karnataka government has launched a doorstep delivery scheme- called Jana Sevaka scheme. Facts: About the scheme: Aim:To provide citizens with easy access to important government services at a doorstep …
Read MoreNews:Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO) has opened the registrations for the ISRO Young Scientist Programme or Yuva Vaigyanik Karyakram (YUVIKA) 2020. Facts: About YUVIKA Programme: Aim:To impart basic knowledge on Space …
Read MoreNews:Department of Science & Technology has launched a scheme called Sophisticated Analytical & Technical Help Institutes(SATHI). Facts: About SATHI: Aim:To provide shared, professionally managed and strong Science and Technology infrastructure …
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