The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment has launched the Central Sector scheme named “SMILE”. What is it- SMILE- Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise. SMILE is a Central Sector scheme. The umbrella scheme is formulated to provide welfare measures to the Transgender community and the people engaged in the act of …
Why in news? Recently in New York the doctors in the University Of Maryland School Of Medicinetransplanted a genetically modified pig heart into a 57-year-old man dying of heart failure. This is the first remarkable successful transplant of a pig’s heart into a human being in the world. What is it- Xenotransplantation- Xenotransplantation is the …
Recently, the central government has announced that migrant workers will get free cooking gas connection on the basis of self-declaration without any need of documents like address proof under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana. Recently, The Union Cabinet has declared the 15th November as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas to commemorate the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda. What …
Why in news? Recently, The Union Cabinet has declared the 15th November as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas to commemorate the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda. The State of Jharkhand celebrates its foundation day on November 15. As in 2000 Jharkhand was carved out of Bihar on the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda. Key points- The Janjatiya …
Why in news? Recently, Central Government has launched PM Poshan Shakti Nirman scheme for providing one hot cooked meal in Government and Government-aided schools from 2021-22 to 2025-26. The existing Mid-Day Meal scheme is renamed as the National Scheme for PM Poshan Shakti Nirman. What is it? Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM POSHAN)- Objective: …
Why in news? Recently, the draft Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report released for the mega development project in the Great Nicobar Island has highlighted serious concerns about submission of incorrect or incomplete information, scientific inaccuracies, and a failure to follow proper protocol. Terms of Reference (ToR) was finalised to prepare the EIA report in May …
Why in news? Recently, the draft Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report released for the mega development project in the Great Nicobar Island has highlighted serious concerns about submission of incorrect or incomplete information, scientific inaccuracies, and a failure to follow proper protocol. Terms of Reference (ToR) was finalised to prepare the EIA report in May …
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Why in news? Recently, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Centre to set up a fly ash management and utilisation mission, to monitor scientific management and utilisation of the remains of burnt coal and to take action against non-compliant power plants. What is it? Fly Ash- Fly ash is a by-product produced in …
Why in news? Recently, the Prime Minister of India addressed the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Davos Agenda through video conferencing. Davos Summit was held on 17-21 January 2022. What is it? World Economic Forum- The World Economic Forum (WEF) was formed in 1971, initially it was known as European Management Forum. It was founded by …
Why in news? Recently, The Central government initiate the process to establish exclusive body named National Interlinking of Rivers Authority (NIRA), to implement projects for linking rivers. What is it? National Interlinking of Rivers Authority- NIRA is an independent autonomous body for planning, investigation, financing and the implementation of the river interlinking projects in the …
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