Madhya Pradesh Government to create an Adhyatmik Vibhag (Spiritual department)

The Government of Madhya Pradesh has announced setting up of a new Adhyatmik Vibhag (spiritual department). The proposed new department will be set up by merging several existing departments. As per the tweet from the chief minister’s office of Madhya Pradesh Dharmik Nyas Evam Dharmasv Department (Religious Trust and Endowment Department), Anand Vibhag (Happiness Department) ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2018

Topics: Adhyatmik Vibhag • Anand Vibhag • Happiness Department • Madhya Pradesh • Spiritual department

PM releases commemorative stamp on Maharaja Suheldev

PM Narendra Modi released a commemorative stamp on Maharaja Suheldev. He described Maharaja Suheldev as a brave warrior and a hero who inspires the people and said that the Union Government is determined to preserve the legacy of all those who contributed to the cause of India’s defence and security, and to its social life. ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2018

Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News

Topics: Maharaja Suheldev • Mirat-i-Masudi

One District, One Product scheme of Uttar Pradesh

The government of Uttar Pradesh has initiated One District, One Product scheme to encourage indigenous and specialized products and crafts of the state. The scheme aims to capitalize the rich heritage of the Uttar Pradesh by reviving them through modernization and publicisation to enhance the reach of these products. Objective of the Scheme Uttar Pradesh is a ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2018

Topics: chikankari • Kala namak rice • One District One Product scheme • Uttar Pradesh • zari-zardozi

PM Inaugurates International Rice Research Institute's South Asia Regional Centre

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the International Rice Research Institute South Asia Regional Centre (IRRI SARC) in Varanasi. It is the sixth campus of IRRI SARC. The institute will complement the government’s effort to double farmer’s income by 2022. IRRI South Asia Regional Centre (IRRI SARC) The components of the IRRI SARC are: The education and training arm ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2018

Topics: International Rice Research Institute • International Rice Research Institute South Asia Regional Centre • Irri • IRRI SARC • Varanasi

Proposals for implementation of Mahila Police Volunteer Scheme approved

The proposal from the states of Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Mizoram, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh for the implementation of Mahila Police Volunteer Scheme has been approved by the union government. Haryana was the first state to adopt the initiative of Mahila Police Volunteer at Karnal and Mahindergarh District on a pilot basis under the Nirbhaya ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2018

Topics: Andhra Pradesh • Chhattisgarh • Gujarat • Karnataka • Madhya Pradesh • Mahila Police Volunteer • Mizoram • MPV