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...
The Odisha government will soon lay the foundation stone of the Puri Heritage Corridor, which will be built at a cost of Rs 800 crore. The project is a part of the Expansion of Infrastructure and Development of Heritage and Architecture (ABADHA) scheme to...
Recently the Ministry of Civil Aviation has launched e-Governance for Civil Aviation (e-GCA) online platform through which civil aviation will provide 298 services including pilot licensing and medical examination. The launch of the e-GCA project under the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) was...
The 7th edition of India International Science Festival (IISF) was launched by the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES). About India International Science Festival: Launched in the year 2015, IISF is an annual event which is considered to be the largest forum in the country. ...
Babasaheb Purandare, the famous historian and writer of India, passed away. Introduction: Balwant Moreshwar Purandare was born on July 29, 1922 in Maharashtra, popularly known as Babasaheb Purandare. He was a writer and historian and was famous for his writings on the life of Chhatrapati...
The Government of West Bengal has started the 'Duare Ration' (Ration at the doorstep) scheme to provide food grains to the entire population of the state under the 'Public Distribution System' (PDS). A mobile application - 'Khadya Saathi: Amar Ration Mobile App' was also...
Pochampally village in Telangana has been adjudged as one of the best tourism villages by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). The 24th session of the UNWTO General Assembly in Madrid (Spain), this award will be presented on December 2021. The Union Ministry...
A week-long 'Swachh Amrit Divas' awareness campaign has been launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs as part of the World Toilet Day (November 19) celebrations. In recognition of the role and efforts of States, Cities, ULBs and Cantonment Boards in Swachh...
Recently scientists have detected a Quasi-satellite named Kamo`oalewa. This quasi-satellite revolves around the Sun following the orbit of the Earth. It is possible that this could be a segment from the Moon. The word 'kamo-oleva' means a rotating piece of space. It is called...
