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...
Recently, two ordinances have been promulgated by President Ram Nath Kovind, to extend the tenure of directors of 'Central Bureau of Investigation' (CBI) and 'Enforcement Directorate (ED)' for the central government by two years. Power to extend it from five years has been given. ...
Recently a review meeting was held on the performance of 'Rashtriya Gokul Mission'. What is 'Rashtriya Gokul Mission'? The 'Rashtriya Gokul Mission' was launched by the government in the year 2014 under the National Program for Bovine Breeding and Dairy Development (NPBBD) for the conservation...
Recently the third edition of the trilateral naval exercise Singapore-India-Thailand Maritime Exercise (SITMEX) has been held in the Andaman Sea of the Indian Ocean. Introduction: This exercise is in line with the objectives of India's SAGAR- Security and Growth for All Policy in the Indian...
Devasahayam Pillai, a Hindu who converted to Christianity in the 18th century, would be the first Indian to receive the title of a saint. Pope Francis will consecrate Devasahyam Pillai along with six other saints during a canonical synod at St. Peter's Basilica in...
After 20 months, The Indian government is considering reopening the Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara corridor in Pakistan to allow Sikh pilgrims to pass through. It was closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Government of India is considering opening the route by November 19 (2021),...
Recently, Habibganj railway station of Bhopal has been renamed as 'Rani Kamalapati' station. The station has been redeveloped with private participation at a cost of about Rs.100 crore. This is the first major work of its kind in the 'station redevelopment' sector in India,...
