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Government launches LEAP and ARPIT programmes for higher education faculty
Union Ministry off Human Resource Development launched two new initiatives viz. Leadership for Academicians Programme (LEAP) and Annual Refresher Programme In Teaching (ARPIT) for higher education faculty. ARPIT is unique initiative of online professional development of 15 lakh higher education ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2018
Government approves operationalisation strategy for Operation Greens
Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) approved operationalisation strategy for Operation Greens. Operation Greens was announced by Union Government in Budget 2018-19 to stabilise supply of Tomato, Onion and Potato (TOP) crops. It is aimed at ensuring availability of ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2018
PM launches Support and Outreach Programme for MSME Sector
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Support and Outreach Programme. As part of this programme, PM unveiled 12 key initiatives which will help the growth, expansion and facilitation of MSMEs across the country. There are ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2018
Odisha Government launches Saura Jalnidhi scheme
Odisha Government has launched Saura Jalnidhi scheme to encourage use of solar energy in irrigation by farmers. Under this scheme, farmers will be given 90% subsidy and 5,000 solar pumps. This will provide irrigation benefits in 2,500 acres of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2018
Ministry of Environment launches Harit Diwali-Swasth Diwali campaign
Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has launched Harit Diwali-Swasth Diwali campaign aimed to reduce adverse environmental conditions especially pollution in the country after post Diwali celebrations due to excessive bursting of crackers which contributes significantly to ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
Government launches Swasth Bharat Yatra national campaign for food safety
The Union Government launched national campaign ‘Swasth Bharat Yatra’ on occasion of World Food Day (observed on 16 October) to sensitise people about eating safe food and be healthy. The campaign has been launched in association with states and led ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
Government launches Youth Road Safety Learners Licence Programme
Union Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has launched Youth Road Safety Learners Licence programme in New Delhi today. It is Public–private partnership (PPP) initiative in collaboration with Diageo India and Institute of Road Traffic Education (IRTE). Youth Road Safety ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
Delhi Government launches Chief Minister's Urban Leaders Fellowship Programme
Delhi government has launched Chief Minister’s Urban Leaders Fellowship Programme that seeks to attract young leaders across the country to work with it on addressing some of the most pressing urban challenges. It was announced by Delhi Deputy Chief Minister ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
Government opens new series of sovereign gold bonds scheme for subscription
Union Government has opened new series of sovereign gold bonds scheme for subscription. Under this scheme, sovereign gold bonds will be issued every month from October 2018 to February 2019. This bond will be sold through Stock Holding Corporation of ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
Crop damages in wild animal attacks put under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna on pilot basis
Union Government has decided to cover damages to crops in wild animal attacks under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna in select districts on an experimental basis. In this regard, Government has amended provisions of crop insurance scheme in consultation with ..