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Jan Shikshan Sansthan Scheme

The scheme was earlier launched by the Ministry of Human Resource Development as Shramik Vidyapeeth. Later it was transferred to the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. The scheme provided vocational skills to neo – literates and non – literates. ..

Mission 500 GW

The Mission 500 GW was launched by the Ministry of Power and New and Renewable Energy. Under the Mission, India aims to generate 500 GW of renewable energy. This mission was announced by PM Modi at the COP26 held in ..

Technology Development Fund

The Technology Development Fund was established to promote the self – reliance of India. It is a part of Make in India initiative. (And not a part of Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan though the fund focuses on self reliance). About ..

Nishulk Khadyan Vitaran

The Nishulk Khadyan Vitaran is Free Food Grains Distribution programme. It was launched by the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. It was launched under the National Food Security Act. The scheme will provide free food to the underprivileged in ..

National Helpline Against Atrocities

The Government of India launched the National Helpline against atrocities to prevent atrocities against Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes. Also, the helpline will ensure proper implementation of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. It was launched ..

VL – SRSAM

The VL – SRSAM is the Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile. It was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). About VL – SRSAM The Missile uses fibre optic gyroscope during mid-course flight. Fibre optic ..

Commercial Space Astronaut Wings Program

The United States recently announced that it will no longer issue astronaut Wings For commercial space crafts. Astronaut Wings are provided to those individuals and flight crews who have successfully completed training and performed a successful space flight. What is ..

Neurocysticercosis

Neurocysticercosis is an infectious parasitic disease. It is caused by a tape worm called Taenia solium. It is generally found in pigs. It occurs when the cysts are formed by infection within the brain. This causes neurologic syndromes such as ..

General Category Commission

The General Category Commission was planned by the Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. The commission was constituted to plan the employment and welfare of the general category in the state. In order to understand, why the commission was ..

Stand Off Anti Tank Missile (SANT)

The Stand off anti-tank missile was tested successfully by Indian Air Force and defence research and development Organisation in Pokhran range in December 2021. About the Missile It is an air to surface missile. The missile is equipped with state ..