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Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana
1 min · · As per the sample survey conducted at the national level by Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoLE) to assess employment generation under Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), the scheme helped in…
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Kerala to Curb Alien Plants’ Growth
1 min · · The Kerala Government is planning to arrest the rampant growth of invasive plants, especially Senna spectabilis, in the forest areas of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve (NBR), including the Wayanad…
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Swachh Survekshan 2020
1 min · · The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has announced the results of the first (April-June) and second (July- September) quarters of Swachh Survekshan 2020.
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SDG India Index by NITI Ayog
2 min · · NITI Aayog has released the second edition of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) India Index (SDG Index 2.0).
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550th Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Sri Guru Nanak Dev
1 min · · Recently, the Prime Minister of India participated in the special event organised at Dera Baba Nanak to inaugurate the Integrated Check Post (ICP) and the Kartarpur Corridor. He also released…
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Suranga Bawadi
1 min · · Suranga Bawadi, situated in Bijapur Karnataka, has entered the World Monuments Watch List under “Ancient Water System of the Deccan Plateau” of the World Monument Funds.
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Def Connect 2019
1 min · · The Ministry of Defence had organised the inaugural session of ‘Def Connect 2019’ to showcase the accomplishments of the Innovation for Defence Excellence (iDEX) initiative in New Delhi.
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Policy on Credit Rating for MSMEs
1 min · · The government is in the process of formulating a policy on credit ratings for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to help investors and other players take an informed decision.
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New Water Policy Committee
2 min · · The Ministry of Jal Shakti recently constituted a committee to draft a new National Water Policy (NWP).
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Conference of Central and State Statistical Organizations
1 min · · The 27th Conference of Central and State Statistical Organizations (COCSSO) was inaugurated at Kolkata, West Bengal on 11th November, 2019.
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International Seed Treaty
2 min · · The eighth session of the Governing Body of International Treaty of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) is being held in Rome, Italy from 11th to 16th November 2019.
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Goura Gouri Festival
· It is celebrated on the day after Diwali. Goura stands for Lord Shiva and Gauri, for Goddess Parvati.
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47th Chief Justice of India
· Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde, has been appointed as the 47th Chief Justice of India (CJI), by the President.
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National Corporate Social Responsibility Awards
1 min · · Recently, the President of India has presented the first National Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Awards to selected companies.
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Challenges in Telecom Sector
3 min · · The Government of India recently constituted a Committee of Secretaries (CoS), headed by the Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba, to look for a relief package for the distressed telecom sector.