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Koppal Toy Cluster
The Koppal Toy cluster is the first toy manufacturing cluster. It is to operate from March 2022. About Koppal Toy Cluster It is to be established in 400 acres of land. It will hold the entire chain of capabilities of ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
NCW launches ‘She is a Changemaker’ programme
National Commission for Women (NCW) launched a pan-India capacity building programme called “She is a Changemaker” on December 7, 2021. Highlights She is a Changemaker programme was launched for women in Politics. It is a capacity building programme, which will ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
October 15: International Day of Rural Women
The International Day for Rural Women is observed on October 15, every year. Theme of the day International Day for Rural Women 2021 is observed under the theme “Rural women cultivating good food for all”. Key Points This day focuses ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
NITI Aayog-Cisco launch next phase of WEP
The NITI Aayog and a US-based tech giant, Cisco launched the next phase of the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) on August 26, 2021. Highlights This phase of the WEP has been titled as ‘WEPNxt’. It will leverage technology from Cisco ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Assam announced Covid Relief Package for helpers, drivers & priests
Assam government has announced COVID relief package for helpers, drivers and priests. Key Points Under the relief package, drivers and helpers of privately operated buses will be getting one-time relief of Rs 10,000. Priests of the temple and head of ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
MeitY-NASSCOM Start-up Women Entrepreneur Awards 2020-21
Government of India announced MeitY-NASSCOM Start-up Women Entrepreneur Awards 2020-2021 on August 17, 2021. Key Points MeitY-NASSCOM Women Startup Entrepreneurs Awards is the first step that recognizes and cultivates the entrepreneurial spirit in women. Awards inspire next generation of women ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
International Tea Day
Every year, on May 21, the United Nations observes International Tea Day. The resolution to celebrate International Tea Day was adopted in 2019 by the United Nations food and Agriculture Organization. History The International Tea Day is being celebrated since ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
National Commission for Women: WhatsApp Number for Pregnant Women
The National Commission for Women recently launched the WhatsApp number for pregnant women. The helpline number is 9354954224. It is a “message only” helpline number. It will provide round the clock medical assistance to expectant mothers all over the country. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Gender Samvaad Event
The Ministry of Rural Development recently launched the Gender Samvaad Event. It is a joint initiative between DAY-NRLM and IWWAGE. The main objective of Gender Samvaad event was to create awareness on gender related interventions under the DAY-NRLM. DAY-NRLM is ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
UNFPA Study on Bodily Autonomy
The United Nations Population Fund recently released a report “My Body is My Own”. The report is about women’s power to make decisions on their bodies. It also reported about the laws in different countries that support women rights in ..