On March 8, 2020, Minister of Rural Development Narendra Singh Tomar announced that more than 17 lakh Self Help Groups (SHGs) are to be developed by 2022. Currently,...
Bangladesh observed the anniversary of the historic 7th March Speech of its founding President Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in 1971. About the Speech The historic speech was delivered...
ISRO announced that it would be postponing the launch of the GISAT-1, its first geo imaging satellite, due to technical reasons. About the Satellite GISAT-1 or Geo Imaging...
The fund proposed for Maharashtra’s Manodhairya Scheme has more than halved from 2018-19 (80 crore INR) to 2019-20 (30 crore INR). Workings of the Scheme The Manodhairya Scheme...
The workings of the Solar Charkha Mission was recently discussed by the Union Minister for MSME in the Lok Sabha. About the Mission The Solar Charkha Mission was...
The ICONSAT (International Conference on Nano Science and Technology) under the Nano Mission was organised in Kolkata recently to focus on the recent advances in the field. Nano...
A Red Crowned Roofed Turtle, a critically endangered species, in Madras Crocodile Bank Trust was adopted by a family in another continent. Distribution The Red Crowned Roofed Turtle...
A study recently published in the journal Nature reported that the capacity of the tropical forests to absorb carbon is diminishing. The Study’s Findings The study published in...
Kerala’s Mayyil village panchayat’s ‘Sampoorna Nellu Krishi’ campaign has revived paddy cultivation in the region through use of scientific farming practices. Total Rice Campaign Total Rice Campaign or...
The Hubli Bar Association had announced that it was withdrawing its February resolution against defending 4 students accused of sedition. Constitutional Provisions The Constitution provides the right to...
