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Odisha Government launches Madhubabu Aain Sahayata Sibir Scheme
Odisha government has launched Madhubabu Aain Sahayata Sibir’ (MASS) scheme to provide legal assistance to deprived sections of the society at the grassroots level. The scheme has been named after great Odia lawyer Madhu Babu, who is considered as the ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2016
Union Government launches Biotech-KISAN and Cattle Genomics to empower farmers
The Union Ministry of Science and Technology has launched two new schemes Biotech-KISAN and Cattle Genomics in order to apply science to boost rural economy. The intent of these programmes is to form a network to farmers directly with the ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
One-man judicial Committee on OROP submits report to Defence Minister
The one-man judicial committee on One Rank One Pension (OROP) set up by the Union Government, has submitted its report to Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar. The Union had appointed the committee under the Chairmanship of retired Chief Justice of Patna ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
Government to provide higher subsidy for airlines connecting two regional airports
The Union Government will provide higher a subsidy to airlines that operate flights between two regional airports under the Regional Connectivity Scheme. The subsidy amount given to airlines that operate between two unserved or underserved airports will be 10% higher ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
Union Government launches UDAN Scheme for Regional Air Connectivity
The Union Government has launched the regional air connectivity scheme UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam naagrik) which seeks to get more people to fly in the smaller towns. The scheme was launched by the Union Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
Maharashtra Government launches Kaushalya Setu skill-development programme
Maharashtra government has launched ‘Kaushalya Setu’, a skill development programme for students. It was launched by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister of State Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (Independent Charge) Rajiv Pratap Rudy. Under the Kaushalya Setu initiative Students ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
PM launches National SC/ST hub and Zero Defect – Zero Effect scheme
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the National SC/ST hub and the Zero Defect, Zero Effect (ZED) scheme for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) at Ludhiana in Punjab. Besides, he also presented National Awards to MSMEs. He also distributed 500 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
National Seismic Programme launched in Odisha
The Union Government has launched National Seismic Programme (NSP) to trace hydrocarbon resources like oil and natural gas in Mahanadi basin. It was launched by Union Minister of State (MoS) for Petroleum and Natural Gas at Taranga village under Soro ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
Janani Suraksha Yojana pays dividends: Study
As per the new study Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) has played important role in reducing ‘socioeconomic disparities’ existing in maternal care. The study was conducted by researchers from Delhi based National Council of Applied Economic Research. This is for first ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
IAE to tie up with India for its global LED programme
The International Energy Agency (IAE) is going to partner with India to implement its Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) initiative globally for energy savings. IAE has been impressed with performance of India’s UJALA programme in terms of ..