National Sports Awards 2020 for Military Personnel Sports Awards are given every year to recognize and reward excellence in sports. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award is given for the spectacular and most outstanding performance in the field of sports by a sportsperson over a period of four years. Arjuna Award is given for consistent outstanding … Read more
What is Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Program? PMEGP is a central sector scheme administered by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. Launched in 2008 It is a credit linked subsidy programme for generation of employment opportunities through establishment of micro enterprises in rural as well as urban areas. Subsidy up to 35% is … Read more
What are the key features of Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana? Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (Traditional Farming Improvement Programme) was launched in April 2015. Launched to support and promote organic farming and thereby improving soil health. Organic farming is promoted through the adoption of the organic village by cluster approach and PGS certification. Fifty or more … Read more
What is National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP)? National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP), 2016 is the first-ever national plan prepared in the country for disaster management. It aims to make India disaster resilient and significantly reduce the loss of lives and assets. The plan is based on the four priority themes of the “Sendai Framework,” Understanding … Read more
What are the key features of RTI Act? The Right to Information is a fundamental right under Article 19 (1) of the Indian Constitution. Government enacted the RTI act in 2005 which provides machinery for exercising this fundamental right. RTI 2005, came into force in order to encourage a corruption free, transparent, and accountable form … Read more
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh asks Naval Commanders to deliberate on key focus areas; Addresses Naval Commanders’ Conference 2020 Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh addressed Naval Commanders on the inaugural day of the Naval Commanders’ Conference on 19 August 2020. He complimented the men and women of Indian Navy for their role in protecting the … Read more
33rd Naval Higher Command Course commences at Naval War College, Goa Naval Higher Command Course – 33 was inaugurated online by Shri Suhas Pednekar, Honourable Vice Chancellor, University of Mumbai, on 17 Aug 20. He lauded the efforts of the Naval War College (NWC), Goa, in embracing online format and at improving academic and military … Read more
What is National Digital Health Mission (NDHM)? PM announced the launch of National Digital Health Mission (NDHM) on 74th Independence Day. The NDHM is a complete digital health ecosystem. The digital platform will be launched with four key features — health ID, personal health records, Digi Doctor and health facility registry. Later, will also include … Read more
What is Fifth Schedule in Indian Constitution? The Fifth schedule of the constitution comes under Article 244. It deals with the “provisions relating to the administration and control of scheduled areas and scheduled tribes”. The provisions are applied in any state other than the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram. Administration of Schedule Areas: … Read more
What are Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? Also known as the Global Goals, were adopted by all UN Member States in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. There are 17 Sustainable Development Goals, associated 169 targets and 304 … Read more
