Page-586 of General Studies
Union Minister Harsh Vardhan launches women helpline for MoST schemes
Union Minister for Science and Technology, Harsh Vardhan launched a new Helpline no 011-26565285, which aims at assisting women students, researchers, entrepreneurs and scientists to get their queries answered related to schemes of Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST). Women ..
MSME ministry organises ‘Conference on Empowering Women Entrepreneurs’
The three-day conference called ‘Conference on Empowering Women Entrepreneurs’ has been organised by the Union Ministry of MSME in collaboration with various industry bodies like FICCI-flo, CII and India SME Forum, in New Delhi. Union MSME Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated ..
President Ram Nath Kovind presents ‘Nari Shakti Puraskar’
On the occasion of International Women’s day, President Ram Nath Kovind recently presented the ‘Nari Shakti Puraskar’ to IAF’s first women fighter pilots, Mohana Jitarwal, Avani Chaturvedi and Bhawana Kanth, among the 15 total wardees. After the Government of India ..
‘Adventures of a Daredevil Democrat’ book released
A first of its kind comic book on the life and works of former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik was recently released by the present Chief Minister and the former’s son Naveen Patnaik. Several Senior political leaders of many parties ..
Director-General of Supply & Transport Corps of Indian Army unveils renovated Animal Memorial
The Director-General of Supply and Transport Corps of the Indian Army recently unveiled the renovated Animal Memorial at Bengaluru. The memorial indicates the contributions and service of mules and horses of the Indian Army, especially during the war in the ..
Kerala to launch digital literacy campaign
The state of Kerala is set to launch a huge digital literacy campaign called ‘I am also digital’ which aims at making the benefits of the state reach the common citizens. This campaign is initiated by the Kerala Literacy Mission ..
United Nations Development Programme releases Gender Social Norms Index
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) recently released the Gender Social Norms Index. It measures the social beliefs that obstruct Gender Equality. Key Findings of the Report The report consists of data collected from more than 75 countries covering 80% ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
HAL to set up logistics bases in Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Sri Lanka
The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is to set up logistics bases in Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Sri Lanka. This is to entice them towards buying India’s military helicopters and Light Combat Aircraft Tejas. Highlights The HAL is working towards increasing ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Sanitary Napkin Disposal Bags to be made mandatory from 2021
On March 8, 2020, the Union Environment Minister Prakash Javedekar announced that sanitary napkin disposal bags are to be made mandatory. Highlights The sanitary napkin manufacturers have to supply a biodegradable bag along with every napkin from January 2021. There ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Facts Box: Delimitation Commission set up for Arunachal, Manipur, Assam, J&K, Manipur
A Delimitation Commission was formed under former Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai. Highlights The Delimitation for the state of Jammu and Kashmir is to be carried out according to Jammu and Kashmir reorganization act. The previous delimitation for the ..