PM Modi launches “Har Ghar Nal Yojana” in Uttar Pradesh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, November 22, launched the ‘Har Ghar Nal Yojana’ (Tap Water to Every Household) for the residents of Uttar Pradesh’s Sonbhadra and Mirzapur district. Government was committed to solving the water scarcity problem and hence the scheme of worth ₹5,555 crores was launched in the state. Why was the region ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs • States Current Affairs

Topics: Ground Water • Har Ghar Nal Yojana • Jal Jeevan mission • River Pollution • Sarayu • Water scarcity • Yamuna

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana: Ministry of Food Processing approves Rs 234.68 crores of projects

On November 24, 2020, the Union Minister Shri Narendra Singh Tomar approved food processing projects of Rs 234.68 crores. Around seven proposals received under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana were approved. The proposals were sent under the Scheme for Creation of Infrastructure for Agro Processing Cluster of PMKSY. National Food Processing Policy The policy was ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Topics: Food Processing • Food Processing Industry • Food Processing Technology • Narendra Singh Tomar • pradhan mantri kisan sampada yojana

What are the five technologies recommended by the Technical Committee of Jal Jeevan Mission?

A Multi-disciplinary Technical Committee that was set up under the Jal Jeevan Mission has recommended five technologies in order to provide field level solutions to the states. What are the technologies? Grundfos AQpure: It is a solar energy-based water treatment plant. It uses ultra-filtration as well. Janajal Water on Wheel: It is an Internet on ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Topics: COVID-19 • Internet of things • Jal Jeevan mission • Waste Water management • water management

SATAT Initiative: MoUs signed to set up 900 Compressed Bio Gas Plants

On November 20, 2020, the Government of India signed Memorandum of Understanding with leading oil and gas marketing companies to establish Compressed Bio-Gas Plants all over India. These plants are to generate biogas from crop wastes. The agreements were signed under the SATAT (Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation) initiative. About the Memorandum of Understanding Under ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Government Schemes Current Affairs

Topics: Biofuel • Biogas • Compressed Bio Gas • Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) • SATAT initiative

Maha Awas Yojana launched in Maharashtra

On November 21, 2020, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddav Thackeray launched “Maha Awas Yojana”. The project aims to build 8.82 lakhs of rural houses in 100 days. The project includes construction of toilets as well. The cost of the project has been estimated as Rs 4,000 crores. The Government of India recently announced Affordable housing Scheme ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs • States Current Affairs

Topics: Housing for All • Housing for All by 2022 • Housing For All Mission • Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana • Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana • Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Urban • Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin