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Government gives LoI to 7 companies for 14 monuments under Adopt a Heritage Scheme
The Union Ministry of Tourism gave Letters of Intent (LoI) to seven shortlisted companies for adopting 14 monuments under Adopt a Heritage Scheme at the closing ceremony of ‘Paryatan Parv’ held in New Delhi. The shortlisted companies will be future ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
BharatMala Pariyojana: Government to build 83,677 km of infrastructure projects
The Union Government has announced to build 83,677km of roads, highways, greenfield expressways and bridges with investment of Rs.6.92 lakh core in next five years i.e. by 2022 to further optimise efficiency of movement of goods and people across the ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
India’s first Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra for Skilling in Smart Cities inaugurated in New Delhi
India’s first Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra (PMKK) for Skilling in Smart Cities was inaugurated at Mandir Marg, New Delhi. It has been set up Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) in collaboration with New Delhi ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
Government launches Intensified Mission Indradhanush
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) to accelerate full immunization coverage to more than 90% by December 2018. Through this programme, Government aims to reach each and every child under two years ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
Fact Box: Embryo transfer technology (ETT)
Department of Animal husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries in co-operation with 12 States had undertaken Mass Embryo Transfer programme in indigenous breeds under National Mission on Bovine Productivity Scheme. The programme is implemented with the objective of conservation and development of ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
Karnataka Government launches Mathru Poorna scheme
The Karnataka Government has launched Mathru Poorna Scheme to meet nutritional needs of pregnant and lactating women in rural areas of state. Under this scheme, pregnant and lactating poor women in rural areas will get one nutritious meal daily for ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
Cabinet approves umbrella scheme of Modernisation of Police Forces
The Cabinet Committee of Security (CCS) has approved implementation of umbrella scheme of Modernisation of Police Forces (MPF) for years 2017 to 2020 to strengthen country’s law and order mechanism, modernise police forces and effectively fight against terrorism. It is ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2017
Government launches Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana
Ministry of Power launched Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana –“Saubhagya” with an aim at providing last mile electricity connectivity to all rural and urban households. Under the scheme, government will provide free electricity to all households identified under ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2017
Government launches Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhayay Vigyan Gram Sankul Pariyojana
The Ministry of Science & Technology has launched Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhayay Vigyan Gram Sankul Pariyojana to formulate and implement appropriate S&T interventions for sustainable development through cluster approach in Uttarakhand. Key Facts Under the scheme, Department of Science and ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2017
Cabinet approves revamped Khelo India Programme
The Union Cabinet approved revamped Khelo India programme that aims at mainstreaming sport as tool for individual development, community development, economic development and national development. The revamped programme for period 2017-18 to 2019-20 aims to impact entire sports ecosystem, including ..