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First ‘Antarrashtriya Yoga Diwas Media Samman’ will be Conferred on Tuesday
Since 2015, 21st June has been observed as International Day of Yoga following the proposal of the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi on September 27, 2014, at the United Nations General Assembly. A draft resolution of the United Nations General ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
UJALA & SLNP complete Five Successful years of Illuminating India
The Government of India’s zero-subsidy schemes: 1) World’s Largest Domestic Lighting Project named: UJALA- Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for ALL and 2) World’s Largest Streetlight replacement program: SLNP- Street Lighting National Programme has completed five years on Sunday, 5th ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
800 Farmers Producer Organizations registered on APEDA Portal
A Producer Organization can be for both Farmers, who are the primary producers and for producers of Non-Farm items such as Handloom or Handicraft. A Producer Organization is created by a group of Farmers to ensure better income for the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
MECOS-3, 2020: Global Marine Ecosystem Meet in Kochi
The Marine Ecosystems-Challenges and Opportunities (MECOS), the third international symposium is to be held in Kochi. The symposium is conducted by the Marine Biological association of India between January 7, 2020 and January 10, 2020. Highlights Scientists, Fisheries researchers, Marine ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
GoI to confer first “Antarrashtriya Yoga Diwas Media Samman”
On January 7, 2020, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting will confer “Antarrashtriya Yoga Diwas Media Samman” to 30 media houses. The award is being presented for the first time. The aim of the award is to acknowledge positive role ..
APEDA: Eight States finalise Agricultural Action Plan to boost Exports
On January 5, 2020, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) announced that eight states namely Maharashtra, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, Nagaland, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Punjab and Karnataka finalised their action plan to boost agricultural exports. Highlights The ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
National Pension Scheme for traders: Not successful as expected
The National Pension Scheme for traders, Shopkeepers and Self-Employed persons, also called the Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan-dhan Yojana was launched in July 2019. It aimed at benefitting 3 crore small traders and shopkeepers Highlights The Government set a target ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Odisha’s Bhitarkanika National Park Census: Increase in Salt Water Crocodiles
According to the recent census at the Bhitarkanika National Park, the population of salt water (or estuarine) crocodiles have increased to 1,757 as compared to 1,742 in 2018. Highlights The peak winter is the ideal time to carry out the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Turtle Rehab Centre in Bihar-First of its kind
In January 2020, a turtle rehabilitation Centre is to be set up in Bihar’s Bhagalpur forest. The centre will shelter more than 500 turtles and is to be spread over half a hectare. Highlights The rehab centre will act as ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Project NETRA: ISRO Signs pact to set up optical Telescope
The Indian Space Research Organization signed a pact with Indian Institute of Astrophysics to establish an optical telescope under “Project NETRA”. The organisation also tied up with NIT-Karnataka to set up a regional academic centre for space to promote research ..