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Government launches new initiatives for Universal Health Coverage
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched ‘LaQshya’ Initiative and mHealth: Safe Delivery Application on the occasion of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day. Moreover, Operational Guidelines for Obstetric High Dependency Units and Intensive Care Units were also released. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
Union Government will soon launch Khelo India Programme
The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports will soon launch Khelo India programme for period 2017-18 to 2019-20 at cost of Rs 1756 crore. It was announced by Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Rajyavardhan Rathore ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
Government nod must for electric bus supply under FAME India Scheme
Government has made mandatory for Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to seek approval from Department of Heavy Industry (DHI) before accepting any proposal to supply electric buses for availing incentives under the FAME India scheme. The move is aimed at facilitating ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
ISRO developing compact launcher for smaller satellites
The Indian Space and Research Organisation (ISRO) is developing small satellite launch vehicles to launch low-cost small satellites. Preliminary work to design and develop such ambitious small launch vehicle already has started at ISRO’s rocket development node, Vikram Sarabhai Space ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
World’s largest automated container terminal opens in China
China started trial operations of world’s biggest automated container terminal at Yangshan Deep Water Port in Shanghai, the country’s commercial hub. The terminal is located at south of Donghai Bridge, phase 4 of Yangshan Port and covers 2.23 million square ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
Government launches door-to-door campaign against TB
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched a door-to-door campaign for 15-days in the country for early diagnosis, detection and treatment of tuberculosis (TB) to eliminate the disease. The campaign has been launched along the lines of ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
ASEAN–India Connectivity Summit held in New Delhi
The ASEAN–India (Association of Southeast Asian Nations-India) Connectivity Summit (AICS) was held in New Delhi. The theme of summit was ‘Powering Digital and Physical Linkages for Asia in the 21st Century’. It was organized by the Ministry of External Affairs ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
Adivasi Mahotsav 2017: Tribal Festival organised in Chhattisgarh
The Aadivasi Mahotsav 2017 was held in Raipur, Chhattisgarh to display the rich and diverse tribal traditions of the central state. It was inaugurated by Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram and Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh. Key Facts ..