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AYUSH Ministry’s recommendations for ‘Holistic Health and Well Being’
AYUSH Ministry has released its fresh recommendations for ‘Holistic Health and Well Being’. Highlights Ministry has highlighted that, recommendations for public on ‘holistic health and well-being’ focuses on preventive measures & care during ‘COVID-19 and Long COVID-19’. Ministry has recommended: ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Scheme for promotion of RuPay Cards and low-value BHIM-UPI transactions
On December 15, 2021, Union Cabinet approved an incentive scheme of worth Rs 1,300 crore for promoting RuPay Debit Cards and low-value BHIM-UPI transactions. Key Points Under the scheme, low value BHIM-UPI transactions of up to Rs 2,000 will be ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe enters Sun’s corona
Recently, a scientific paper revealed that, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe successfully entered the Sun’s Corona on April 28, 2021. Highlights Corona is the outermost layer of Sun’s atmosphere. Here, strong magnetic fields bind plasma as well prevent turbulent solar winds from ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Assam’s Manohari Gold Tea auctioned for Rs 1 lakh/kg
A rare variety of Assam tea called Manohari Gold Tea set a record, as it was auctioned at a record price of Rs 99,999 per kg. Key Points Manohari Gold Tea created history by breaking its own record. Saurav Tea ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Cabinet approves implementation of PMKSY for 2021-26
On December 15, 2021, Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved implementation of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) for 2021-26. Key Points Scheme was implemented with an outlay of Rs.93,068 crore. CCEA approved central ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
India’s first Green Hydrogen Microgrid Projects in Andhra
State-run NTPC Ltd has awarded India’s first green hydrogen microgrid project in Andhra Pradesh. Highlights The project has been awarded at the Simhadri plant of NTPC Ltd. in Andhra Pradesh. NTPC will involve in “Standalone Fuel-cell based Microgrid along with ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Cabinet approved ₹76,000 crore scheme to boost semiconductor manufacturing
On December 15, 2021, Union Cabinet approved a Rs 76,000-crore scheme for boosting semiconductor and display manufacturing in India. Highlights This scheme was approved in order to position India as a global hub for hi-tech production, as well as to ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
India-Poland treaty on assistance in criminal matters receives Cabinet approval
Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved India and Poland treaty on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters on December 15, 2021. Key Facts This treaty is aimed at enhancing capability and effectiveness of India as well as Poland in ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
8th Indian Ocean Dialogue- Highlights
The eighth Indian Ocean Dialogue was held on December 15, 2021. Key Facts The dialogue was jointly hosted by External Affairs Ministry and Indian Council of World Affairs. Dialogue was hosted under the theme- “Leveraging Digital Technologies for Health, Education, ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
UNESCO adds Durga Puja to its Intangible Heritage list
Intergovernmental Committee for Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage decided, in its 16th session, to inscribed ‘Durga Puja in Kolkata’ on the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Highlights 16th session of UNESCO is being held, starting from ..