PRICE MOVEMENT OF CONSUMER PRICE INDEX
Why in news? The National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation is releasing Price Movement of selected Sub-Groups/Groups of Consumer Price Index (CPI). The Price data are usually collected from selected 1114 urban markets and selected 1181 villages through personal visits by field staff of Field Operations Division of NSO, MoSPI on […]
INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY
Why in news? The International Nurses Day 2020 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale. This year is also significant as World Health Organization (WHO) has declared it as the ‘Year of the Nurse and the Midwife’. International Nurses Day International Nurses Day is a celebration on the 12th of May every year […]
ATMANIRBHAR BHARAT
Why in news? The Prime Minister addressed the nation regarding the battle against the COVID-19 crisis and how we are going to face it as a nation. Self-reliant India PPE kits N-95 masks, whose production in India has gone up from almost being negligible to 2 lakh each, on a daily basis is an example […]
BIPAP NON-INVASIVE VENTILATOR “SWASTHVAYU”
Why in news? CSIR – National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) has developed a Non-Invasive BiPAP Ventilator called “SwasthVayu” in a record time of 36 days to treat COVID-19 patients. Details BiPAP Non-Invasive ventilator “SwasthVayu” comes with HEPA filter (Highly Efficient Particulate Air Filter) and provision to connect Oxygen concentrator or Enrichment unit externally along with other […]
KVIC POTTERS USING INNOVATIVE METHODS
Why in news? KVIC potters in a Rajasthan village are drawing attention with a unique campaign of printing messages like, “Use Mask”, “Stay Home, Stay Safe” etc., on every earthen pot, pitcher to spread awareness Read All about KVIC here: https://www.legacyias.com/kvic-comes-to-the-rescue-of-cocoon-farmers/
177 NEW MANDIS INTEGRATED WITH THE E-NAM
Why in news? The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare launched integration of 177 new mandis with the National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) on 11th May. This will strengthen agriculture marketing and facilitate farmers to sell their harvested produce through the online portal. e-NAM e-NAM was an innovative initiative in agricultural marketing to enhance farmers accessibility […]
INDO-BANGLADESH “VIRTUAL CONFERENCE” BY ASSOCHAM
Why in news? Indo-Bangladesh “Virtual Conference” was organised by ASSOCHAM (Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India). Highlights of what was discussed In the last six years, the North Eastern Region has raised the capacity to engage with other parts of India as well as the countries across the eastern borders, at different levels. […]
ATAL PENSION YOJANA (APY) COMPLETES 5 YEARS
Why in news? The flagship social security scheme of Government of India ‘Atal Pension Yojana’ (APY) has completed five years of successful implementation. Atal Pension Yojana (APY) APY was launched on 9th May 2015 with an objective of delivering old age income security, particularly to the workers in the unorganised sector. APY envisages Government providing […]
NOMINATIONS FOR THE GANDHI PEACE PRIZE 2020
Why in news? The Ministry of Culture invites nominations for awarding Gandhi Peace Prize and for the year 2020, last date for receiving the nominations been extended. Gandhi Peace Prize The International Gandhi Peace Prize, named after Mahatma Gandhi, is awarded annually by the Government of India. Government of India launched the International Gandhi Peace […]
DEFENCE RESEARCH ULTRAVIOLET SANITISER (DRUVS)
Why in news? Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed an automated contactless UVC sanitisation cabinet, called Defence Research Ultraviolet Sanitiser (DRUVS). It has been designed to sanitise mobile phones, iPads, laptops, currency notes, cheque leafs, challans, passbooks, paper, envelopes, etc. Details The DRUVS cabinet is having contactless operation. It provides 360-degree exposure of […]