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Project ‘Decarbonising Transport in India’ will be launched on 24th June
For reducing the carbon dioxide emission caused due to transportation in the country, NITI Aayog will launch the project ‘Decarbonising Transport in India’ on 24th June 2020. The project is in collaboration with the International Transport Forum (ITF). Objective of ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Rs 190 crore to augment Health care in North East
On June 21, 2020, the Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh reviewed the COVID-19 status in “Aspirational” districts. A special focus was given to the North East while reviewing. Highlights The Ministry of North East has sanctioned Rs 190 ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
5 Day Institutional Quarantine now Mandatory for COVID-19 Positive Patients in New Delhi
Until yesterday, COVID-19 patients who were pre-symptomatic or had mild symptoms were advised to self-quarantine themselves at their homes by staying in a separate room and using a separate toilet. This was as per a notice issued last month. Over ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
SATYABHAMA Portal for AtmaNirbhar Bharat in Mining and Mineral Sector launched
A portal named ‘Science and Technology Yojana for AtmaNirbhar Bharat in Mining Advancement (SATYABHAMA)’ was launched by Union Ministry of Mines and Coal, Pralhad Joshi. About the Portal The portal has been designed and developed by emphasizing the need for ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Actor Sushant Singh Rajput dies
On June 14, 2020, actor Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead in his Mumbai apartment. According to Mumbai police, he had committed suicide Highlights The actor has played lead roles in TV series. He won the best actor award at ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
NITI Aayog organizes Convention to boost Natural Farming
The think tank of India, NITI Aayog organized convention on agreological and natural farming approaches in the country. The convention was attended by international experts, policy makers. Highlights The think tank presented current plans of India at the convention. According ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
NITI Aayog launches “Nana Nani Abhiyan”
On May 5, 2020, NITI Aayog along with Primal Foundation launched Surakshit Dada-Dadi and Nana-Nani Abhiyan. The scheme focuses to ensure the wellbeing of the senior citizens. Highlights The campaign targets to reach 2.9 million senior citizens that are spread ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
GoI: A high level force set up to work on drugs and vaccine
The Government of India has set up a high-level work force to test vaccines and drugs. The task force consists of members from NITI Aayog, DRDO (Defence Research Development Organization), ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research). Highlights The main aim ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Health Minister chairs the 12th Group of Minister meeting on COVID-19
On April 17, 2020, the Union Health Minister Shri Harsh Vardhan chaired the 12th Group of Minister meeting on COVID-19. The meeting was attended by External Affairs minister, home minister for state, shipping and chemical and fertilizer minister for state, ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
NITI Aayog: “Arogya Setu” – Fastest App to reach 50 million downloads
On April 15, 2020 NITI Aayog announced that Arogya Setu became the first mobile application in the world to reach more than 50 million downloads in short span of time. Highlights The application was developed by a committee set up ..