The Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired his 30th interaction through PRAGATI. This was also the first PRAGATI meeting in the new term of the Union Government. PURPOSE OF PRAGATI: It is a multi-purpose and interactive ICT platform with the objective …
On July 15, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) launched India’s first large-scale trial for two new tuberculosis (TB) vaccines. There are two vaccines being tested in the latest trial: Immuvac (also known as mycobacterium indicus pranii or MIP), which …
A pre-bid meeting for construction of Light House Projects under GHTC-India was organized in New Delhi. Global Housing Technology Challenge (GHTC): Objective: GHTC was launched by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in January 2019 to fast-track the construction …
The Lok Sabha passed the Consumer Protection Bill 2019. The bill aims at protecting the interests of consumers by establishing authorities for timely and effective administration and settlement of consumers’ dispute. Salient Features of the Bill: There is provision for …
IN LCU L56 was commissioned into the Indian Navy by Vice-Admiral Atul Kumar Jain, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command. LCU 56 is an amphibious ship with its primary role being transportation and deployment of Main Battle Tanks, Armoured Vehicles, …
The Supreme Court has agreed to examine whether the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has the power to take cognisance of a matter suo motu (on its own). Established in 2010. Established under National Green Tribunal Act 2010. Consequent to enforcement …
The government started off the 7th Economic Census from Tripura. It will be launched in other states and union territories in August and September. Economic Census (EC) is the complete count of all establishments/units located within the geographical boundaries of …
According to WHO report released on the occasion of World Hepatitis Day (28 July), Bangladesh along with Bhutan, Nepal and Thailand in South-East Asia Region has been able to achieve Hepatitis B control. Image Credits: https://www.poz.com/article/national-hepatitis-testing-day-2019 Key findings of WHO …
In the first Budget speech of the 17th Lok Sabha earlier this month, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman called for promoting zero budget farming as a step towards doubling farmers income. ZBNF is a set of farming methods, and also a …
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) launched Securitypedia, an online encyclopaedia. Securitypedia is an online encyclopaedia which incorporates a wide gamut of security-related practices across the globe. …
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