Ministry of Human Resources Development launches “Samadhan”
Why in news: The Innovation Cell of the Ministry of Human Resources Development and All India Council for Technical Education in collaboration with Forge and InnovatioCuris launched a mega online challenge – SAMADHAN – to test the ability of students to innovate. Details: Under the “Samadhan” challenge, the students and faculty will be motivated for […]
Biofortified carrot
Why in news? Madhuban Gajar, a biofortified carrot variety with high β-carotene and iron content developed by Shri Vallabhhai Vasrambhai Marvaniya, a farmer scientist from Junagadh district, Gujarat is benefitting more than 150 local farmers in the area. Details: The Madhuvan Gajar is a highly nutritious carrot variety developed through the selection method with […]
Essential Commodities (EC) Act 1955
Why in news? MHA writes to States to ensure availability of Essential Goods, by invoking provisions of the Essential Commodities (EC) Act 1955, under Lockdown to fight COVID-19. Details: Offences under the EC Act are criminal offences and may result in imprisonment of seven years or fine or both. The State and Union Territory governments […]
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana
Why in news: Pharmacists, popularly known as “Swasth ke Sipahi”, of Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendra , are deliverying essential services and medicines at doorstep of patients and elderly under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) Details: PMJKs are being run by Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India(BPPI) under Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of […]
PM’s message on World Health Day
Why in news? PM has given following message: “Today on World Health Day, let us not only pray for each other’s good health and well-being but also reaffirm our gratitude towards all those doctors, nurses, medical staff and healthcare workers who are bravely leading the battle against the COVID-19 menace.” Details about World Health […]
Central Zoo Authority advises zoos in India to remain on high alert
Why in news? The United States (USA) Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories, in a statement dated 5th April, 2020, has confirmed SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) in a Tiger housed in the Bronx Zoo, New York. Taking cognizance of the same, the Central Zoo Authority under Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has advised Zoos […]
Advisory regarding containing and management of COVID-19 in National Parks/Sanctuaries/Tiger Reserves.
Why in news? Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has issued an advisory regarding containing and management of COVID-19 in National Parks/Sanctuaries/Tiger Reserves as it is felt that there are possibilities of spread of the virus amongst animals in National Parks/Sanctuaries/Tiger Reserves and also transmission of the virus from humans to animals and vice-versa. […]
Cabinet approves Non-operation of MPLADS for two years (2020-21 and 2021-22)
Why in news? Cabinet approves non-operation of MPLADS for two years (2020-21 and 2021-22) for managing Covid-19 Details: As a part of Government’s continued efforts to contain spread of COVID 19, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modihas decided not to operate Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) for two […]
KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN HAS TAKEN VARIOUS STEPS FOR ONLINE TEACHING-LEARNING PROCESS
Why in news? The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) has taken various steps for Online Teaching-Learning Process. Details: In light of the ongoing situation with the COVID-19 outbreak, the Union HRD Ministry had directed the heads of all autonomous institutions coming under its ambit to take care of the academic welfare of the students. KVS has […]
FCI SETS ALL TIME RECORD IN SINGLE DAY TRANSPORTATION OF FOOD GRAINS
Why in news? FCI sets an all-time record in a single day’s transportation of food grains. About the FCI: Food Corporation of India (FCI) is a Public Sector Undertaking, under the Department of Food & Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, GOI. It is a statutory body set up in 1965 […]