Cyber frauds CBI searches 76 places, seizes gadgets Subject: Schemes Section: IT Context: The CBI conducted searches at 76 locations across the country under Operation Chakra-2 More about the news: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in India launched Operation Chakra-2, conducting searches at 76 locations across the country. This operation was in […]
Committee on the Status of Women in India (CSWI) Subject: Schemes What is Committee on the Status of Women in India (CSWI): The Committee on the Status of Women in India (CSWI) was appointed by the Ministry of Education and Social Welfare, Government of India, in 1971. Its primary purpose was to study […]
ICMR to conduct study to develop solutions to remedy childhood undernutrition Subject :Schemes Section: Health Context: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is constituting a team to start a multi centre research study to assess the effects of providing appropriate take home foods in combination with behavior change intervention to ensure good […]
Kerala set to send 46 lakh women back to school Subject : Schemes Context: Kerala set to send 46 lakh women back to school under Kerala’s flagship poverty alleviation mission, Kudumbashree More about the news: Kerala’s Kudumbashree mission is launching a “back to school” program for its 46 lakh enrolled women over the […]
IAF Chief unveils new Ensign as the force marks 91st anniversary Subject: Schemes Section: Defence Context: Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Vivek Ram Chaudhari unveiled a new Ensign for the force, as it marked its 91st anniversary, by the inclusion of the Air Force Crest in the top right […]
Army deliberating to convert logistics and transport units into the TA soon Subject : Schemes Context: The Indian Army, in its plan for larger manpower optimisation of its force, is deliberating to convert its logistics and transport units into the Territorial Army (TA). More about the news: The Indian Army is considering converting […]
Scheme for Creation of Infrastructure for Argo Processing Clusters (APC) Subject: Schemes Section: Food Context: Just two out of 70 projects approved under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries’ Agro Processing Clusters (APC) scheme are complete and operational as per latest government figures Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has been implementing the […]
Department of Fisheries is promoting Artificial Reef (AR) under PMMSY for rejuvenating coastal fisheries Subject : Schemes Section: Agri Context: To promote sustainable practices, Department of Fisheries has sanctioned 732 artificial reef units for 10 coastal states with a total investment of Rs 126 crore as a sub-activity under “Integrated Modern Coastal Fishing […]
India mulls annual audit of raw material suppliers by drugmakers Subject: Schemes Section: Health Context: India is considering making it mandatory for drugmakers to audit their raw material suppliers, at least once a year. What is the need for mandatory auditing? Recently the World Health Organisation has flagged cough syrups made in India […]
An ancient landmass broke-up, giving us pink diamonds Subject: Schemes Section: Health Context: Scientists said they have found the “missing ingredient” for pink diamonds, some of the world’s most expensive stones due their rarity and beauty, and the discovery could help find more. Pink diamond: More than 90% of all the pink (and […]