FINANCE COMMISSION: HIGH LEVELS OF UNCERTAINTY
Why in news? India’s nominal GDP growth rate in 2020-21 could range between -6% and 1%, according to members of the 15th Finance Commission’s (XV-FC) committee on the fiscal consolidation roadmap. Details of Uncertainty There are high levels of uncertainty, both with regard to the course of the pandemic and the fiscal pressures on the […]
NYAY SCHEME FOR FARMERS IN CHHATTISGARH
Why in news? The Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana was launched in Chhattisgarh through video conferencing to mark the 29th death anniversary on 21st May 2020. Chhattisgarh becomes the first State to transfer financial aid directly into the accounts of farmers. Key Features of the Rajive Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana Under the scheme Rs. 10,000 per […]
IIT GUWAHATI: NEW WAY PREVENT ALZHEIMER MEMORY LOSS
Why in news? Researchers at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has worked on out-of-the-box ideas that can help prevent or reduce short-term memory losses associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Details The Research explored new ways to prevent accumulation of neurotoxic molecules in the brain that are associated with short-term memory loss. The scientists found that […]
GENES TO ELIMINATE RICE CROP RESIDUE BURNING
Why in news? The Scientists at Pune based Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) have mapped two alternative dwarfing genes Rht14 and Rht18 in wheat. These genes are associated with better seedling vigour and longer coleoptiles (sheath protecting the young shoot tip). Details Scientists ARI have mapped the dwarfing genes on chromosome 6A in durum wheat. The […]
TEXTILES COMMITTEE: INDIGENOUS PPE TESTING EQUIPMENT
Why in news? The Textiles Committee will now test and certify PPE body coveralls required for healthcare workers and other COVID-19 warriors. Details The inclusion of Textiles Committee as the ninth approved laboratory to test and certify body coveralls has been announced by the Ministry of Textiles on 20th May. The Ministry of Textiles has been […]
ECOLOGICALLY SENSITIVE AREAS OF WESTERN GHATS
Why in news? The Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) held a Video Conference to discuss issues relating to notification of Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) pertaining to Western Ghats. Details of Declaring Western Ghats as ESA To conserve and protect the bio diversity of Western Ghats while allowing for sustainable and inclusive […]
PMUY: 6.8 CRORE FREE LPG CYLINDERS DISTRIBUTED
Why in news? As part of the economic response to COVID-19, Pradhan Mnatri Garib Kalyan Package, under which – Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is providing free of cost LPG cylinders to over 8 crore PMUY beneficiaries for 3 months. The beneficiaries were given funds in advance through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in their […]
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Contents UMANG Application OCI cardholders: Visa and Travel restrictions eased IASST platform: Detecting Carcinogenic & Mutagenic compounds UMANG APPLICATION Focus: GS-III Science and Technology Why in news? 7 services hosted on web site of IMD have been onboarded to UMANG Application. Details about the Umang App UMANG is a Government of India all-in-one single, unified, […]