NARI SHAKTI PURASKAR
Ministry of Women and Child Development awards “Nari Shakti Puruskars” every years from the year 2016. 20 Nari Shakti Puruskars shall be conferred every year. The awards will be conferred on 8thMarch on the occasion of International Women’s Day (IWD). The Award in each category shall carry a Certificate and a cash amount. The award […]
KIRAN
Knowledge Involvement in Research Advancement through Nurturing Union Ministry of Science & Technology announces “KIRAN” scheme announced for Women Scientists Indian’s Union Ministry of Science and Technology has announced a very important scheme KIRAN (Knowledge, Involvement, Research, Advancement through Nurturing) for helping lady scientists to have a brighter future in the field. This scheme aims […]
WISTEMM, KIRAN, NARI SHAKTHI PURASKAR AND KISHORI HEALTH CARDS
WISTEMM The Indo-U.S. Fellowship for Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (WISTEMM)”program of Department of Science and Technology(DST) in association with Indo-U.S. Science & Technology Forum (IUSSTF) have provided international exposure to several women scientists. Details of WISTEMM Around 20 women scientists have visited 20 leading institutions across the United States of America […]
LAW FOR RAIN WATER HARVESTING
Why in news? The Model Building Bye Laws, 2016, has been issued for guidance of the States/UTs which has a chapter on ‘Rainwater Harvesting’. Details 33 States/UTs have adopted the rainwater harvesting provisions. The provisions of this chapter are applicable to all the buildings. The implementation of the rainwater harvesting policy comes within the purview […]
NEVF (North East Venture Fund)
The North East Venture Fund (NEVF) was formally launched in 2017 with joint efforts from Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) and North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd (NEDF) to encourage entrepreneurs and Start-ups and to empower entrepreneurs from the North Eastern Region (NER). It is a close ended fund with capital commitment […]
GENDER DISPARITY AT ALL LEVELS OF SCHOOLS
Why in news? Gender Parity Index (GPI) at various levels reflect equitable participation of girls in the School system. However, under SamagraShiksha – an Integrated Scheme for School Education (ISSE), bridging Gender Gap in School Education continues to be one of the major objectives. The GPI indicates that the number of girls is more than […]
SCHEMES OF MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS
Details of Various Schemes Under Ministry of Minority Affairs in news Employment-oriented Skill Development Initiatives Seekho Aur Kamao– It is a placement linked skill development programme. Nai Manzil – A scheme for formal school education & skilling of school dropouts Gharib Nawaz Employment Training for providing short-term job oriented skill development courses to youths belonging […]
V2C2: FISCAL DEVELOPMENTS
2019-20 — sluggish growth in Tax revenue relative to the budget estimates. Better Non-Tax revenue growth Going forward, considering the urgent priority of the Government to revive growth in the economy, the fiscal deficit target may have to be relaxed for the current year. Government Receipts Central government receipts can broadly be divided into Non-debt […]
V2C1: State of the Economy
Contents: Global Economy in 2019-20 Indian Economy in 2019-20 Size of the Economy GVA and GDP growth Inflation Employment: Formal vs Informal Fiscal situation Monetary Policy Credit growth External Sector Performance Sectoral Development Advance Estimates Key Indicators The Recent Growth Deceleration: Drag of Financial Sector on the Real Sector The slowing cycle of growth Decline […]
LAND UNDER IRRIGATION
Why in news? Under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) – Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP), 99 major and medium irrigation projects having combined ultimate irrigation potential of 75.43 lakh Ha are under implementation; and under CADWM, development of the command area of these 99 projects have been taken up, targeting 44.35 lakh Ha of […]