PMKMDY, PMLVMDY and Swarojgar’ Schemes Launched
In News Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially launched the pension schemes – Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Laghu Vyapari Maan Dhan [read more]
Month: September 2019
A Toolbox to Forecast Drought Launched at UNCCD Meet
In News At the 14th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) being held at Delhi NCR, a ‘Drought Toolbox’ [read more]
New Ginger Species Discovered in Nagaland
In News Two new species of ginger have been discovered in Nagaland by scientists from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI). In-Detail The New Species [read more]
Global Suicide Rates Are On the Rise
In News The Global Burden of Diseases data shows that 8 lakh people die every year due to suicide. India accounts for the largest number [read more]
Modi @ CoP 14 of UNCCD
In News At the 14th Conference of Parties (COP) meeting of the United Nations Convention To Combat Desertification, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that [read more]
High-level Task Force To Identify Infra Projects Commissioned
In News In order to boost infrastructure investment in the country put India on the track of becoming a $5 trillion economy, the government has [read more]
A 3D-Printed Cookie From IIFPT
In News Scientists from the Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology (IIFPT), Thanjavur have 3D-printed a nutritious cookie using a 3D-printer. In-Detail Light Weight and [read more]
Campaign Promoting ‘Eat Right Movement’ Launched
In News The Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry has launched a campaign promoting ‘eat right movement’ – POSHAN Maah 2019 – across the country. [read more]
Indoor Air Pollution is A Major Contributing Factor for CVDs in India
In News A study published in the Lancet shows that indoor air pollution is the major reason for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in the country. In-Detail [read more]
New Hygiene Rating for Restaurants Mooted
In News To increase quality standards of restaurants, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is planning to start a rating system for [read more]