Recently the Union Cabinet has approved Universal Service Obligation Fund/Universal Service Obligation Fund for the provision of 4G based mobile services in untouched villages from aspirational districts of five states- Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra and Odisha. USOF) scheme has been approved. The Aspirational...
It has been almost 14 months since the agriculture laws were implemented by the central government. These laws are constantly being opposed by a large section of farmers. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the withdrawal of these agricultural laws. He said in his...
'World Heritage Week' is celebrated every year from 19 November to 25 November by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Its purpose is to make common people aware of the rich cultural heritage and make efforts for its conservation. In India...
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) has started the Special Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme (SCLCSS) for the service sector. Key points About Vishesh Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme: The scheme will help in meeting the technology requirements of enterprises in the service...
The 'New National Education Policy-2020' emphasizes on teaching in mother tongue in primary classes. However, when this provision is viewed in the context of the diverse language base of the tribal people, the task appears to be quite difficult. In such a scenario, Odisha's...
The Prime Minister handed over two miniature drones ('SWITCH 10 UAV' and 'MR-20') of Light Combat Helicopters (HAL's LCH), indigenously built by Indian startups, to the Air Force. The LCH is mainly built under the 'Make in India' scheme with the participation of private...
Professor Bimal Patel, Vice-Chancellor of the National Defense University and a member of India's National Security Advisory Board, has been elected to the International Law Commission for a five-year term in a fiercely contested United Nations. His term will start from January 1, 2023....
Recently the Air Pollution Control Tower (APCT) developed by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) at Haridwar was inaugurated by Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey, Union Minister of Heavy Industries in Noida. Key points This tower has been set up in the green belt of DND Expressway. ...
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given its approval for continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-I & II (PMGSY-I & II) till September, 2022 to complete the remaining works of construction of roads and bridges. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs...
Recently, the 16th edition of the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER 2021) survey was released. The survey analyzed the impact of COVID-19 on the learning process. This reflects an increase in reliance on private tutoring and the absence of access to smartphones. Special...
