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Sikkim ‘Bahini’ scheme
The government of Sikkim is set to announce the Bahini scheme in its annual Budget later this month. About the Bahini scheme The Bahini scheme aims to provide secondary and senior secondary school-going girls with 100% access to free and ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
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Nutraceutical Products in Janaushadhi Kendras
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) Kendras have added nutraceuticals to their product basket. About nutraceuticals Nutraceuticals are any food-related substances that provide health and medical benefits. They also help in preventing and treating certain diseases. Nutraceutical products include protein ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
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Adavi Tribal Brand
A new brand of forest products has been launched from Nilambur. Minor forest produce harvested by Nilambur tribespeople, such as wild honey, will now be marketed under the Adavi brand. Overview: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
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Strengthening of Pharmaceutical Industry (SPI) scheme
The guidelines for the scheme “Strengthening of Pharmaceutical Industry (SPI)” were published by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals, and Fertilizers. Overview of the Scheme The total financial outlay of the scheme is Rs.500 Cr for three years (FY ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
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Captive Employer Initiative
‘Captive Employer’, is a first of its kind initiative that is aimed at addressing the vision of a demand-based and dynamic skilling ecosystem that caters to the requirements of the industry while assuring sustainable placements for the rural poor youth ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
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Committee on Chardham Project
The Supreme Court named AK Sikri, as chairperson of the High-Powered Committee (HPC), which will assess the Chardham project’s cumulative and independent impact on the entire Himalayan valley. Overview: In 2019, Professor Ravi Chopra was appointed as chairperson of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
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PLI Scheme for Drone Industry
The production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for the drone industry was notified by the Ministry of civil aviation in September 2021. About the scheme Under the scheme, manufacturers of drones and drone components will be given an incentive of 20% of ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
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Indian Railways’ First Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal
The first ‘Gati Shakti’ cargo terminal of Indian Railways’ was inaugurated in the Eastern Railway’s Asansol division. The cargo facility is expected to boost railway earnings by roughly Rs 11 crore per month. Overview: The Asansol division of Indian Railways ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
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National Digital Tourism Mission
The draft report for setting up of National Digital Tourism Mission is published for feedback from the public. The tourism ministry has invited final comments on the draft report. Background In July 2021, an inter-ministerial task force for National Digital ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
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Recent Cabinet Approval
The Union Cabinet has approved the creation of a new company to monetize and hold surplus buildings and lands of PSUs and government agencies that are being shut down or being privatized. Overview: The National Land Monetisation Corporation (NLMC), the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs