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National Commission for Women, NCW on December 7, 2021 launched a pan-India capacity building programme – She is a Changemaker, for women in Politics. The capacity building programme is being undertaken in association with region-wise training institutes with an objective Read More …
As per the ‘World Inequality Report 2022’, India is among the most unequal countries in the world, with rising poverty and an ‘affluent elite.’ The report highlights that the top 10 per cent and top 1 per cent in India Read More …
Centrally Sponsored Scheme ‘Support to State Extension Programs for Extension Reforms” popularly known as ATMA Scheme is under implementation since 2005. Presently, Scheme is being implemented in 691 districts of 28 states & 5 UTs in the country. The scheme promotes decentralized farmer-friendly extension Read More …
Shri Sunil Arora, former Chief Election Commissioner of India has been invited to join the Board of Advisers for International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA). Shri Sunil Arora had been the 23rd Chief Election Commissioner of India from Read More …
The Ministry of AYUSH has introduced the Scheme of Extra Mural Research in addition to the Intra Mural Research undertaken by the Research Council. The purpose of this scheme is to encourage academic and research organizations to pursue research activities Read More …
Physella acuta, a tiny snail found in the Edappally canal in Kochi, has been flagged as an invasive species that could play havoc with native ecosystems. This is the first time this snail has been reported in Kerala, It is Read More …
On December 2, 67 member countries of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) concluded their negotiations on Services Domestic Regulations (SDR). The SDR aimed at making it easier for foreign service providers to access, understand and follow the procedures for getting Read More …
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has launched Aatmanirbhar Skilled Employees Employer Mapping (ASEEM) portal, which acts as a directory of skilled workforce. The objective is to provide a platform that matches supply of skilled workforce with the market demand, Read More …
According to the provisions of Paragraph 4, under Article 244(1) of Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India, the Tribes Advisory Councils (TAC) shall be established in each State having Scheduled Areas therein and, if the President so directs, also Read More …
Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Dr Virendra Kumar on December 6, 2021 launched Scheme for Residential Education for Students in High Schools in Targeted Areas (SRESHTA) for socio-economic upliftment and overall development of Scheduled Castes students. The scheme was launched Read More …
The 21st India Russia Annual Summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin was held at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on December 6, 2021. The first 2 Plus 2 dialogue between defence and foreign ministers of Read More …
Why in the News? The Centre has approved Rs 9000 crore for the development of judicial infrastructure and allied facilities, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said recently. Chief Justice of India NV Ramana thanked the Law Minister for approving Rs 9,000 Read More …
Why in the news? The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has informed that 36 complaints alleging illegal adoption of children during the COVID-19 pandemic have been received by them. The Commission has taken cognizance of these complaints Read More …
The President Shri Ram Nath Kovind will award the President’s Standard to the 22nd Missile Vessel Squadron, also known as the Killer Squadron at a ceremonial parade to be held at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai on 08 Dec 21. To mark Read More …
‘Sandhayak’, the first of the four Survey Vessels (Large) project being built for the Indian Navy, was launched in Kolkata on December 05, 2021. These Vessels have been designed and developed by Defence Public Sector Undertaking, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Read More …