National Lab Directory: testing needs of the industries

National Lab Directory (Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution) WHAT The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution launched the National Lab Directory. National Lab Directory is a one-stop-shop for all testing needs of the industries, academia and researchers who need to get their Testing Facilities accredited/certified/recognised. HIGHLIGHTS AND FEATURES The National Lab Directory is an online platform created by the National Standards Body of India, Bureau of Indian…

Campaign Angikaar & E-Course on Vulnerability Atlas Launched

Campaign Angikaar & E-Course on Vulnerability Atlas Launched (Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs) WHAT The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry launched “Angikaar” a campaign for change management and e-Course on Vulnerability Atlas of India. ANGIKAAR Angikaar has been launched for social behaviour change. The campaign is focusing on multiple issues through community mobilisation. Issues: Water & energy conservation Waste management Health Tree plantation Sanitation and hygiene for beneficiaries of completed houses…

Appointments Committee of the Cabinet – Diligent IAS

Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions) WHAT The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Shri P.K. Sinha, as Officer on Special Duty in the office of the Prime Minister. APPOINTMENT COMMITTEE OF THE CABINET The ACC decides appointments to several top posts under the Government of India. The committee is composed of the Prime Minister, who serve as its Chairman, and the Minister of…

North East Rural Livelihood Project (NERLP) – Diligent IAS

North East Rural Livelihood Project (NERLP) (Ministry for Development of North-East Region) WHAT The North East Rural Livelihood Project (NERLP) has empowered rural poor and improved livelihoods of about 300,000 rural households in 1,645 villages across the eleven districts of four states of Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim. Under this project, the Skills development and placement has trained boys and girls in various job skills and more than half of them are employed today. …

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Project SURE ‘Sustainable Resolution’ launched on Sustainable Fashion Day

Project SURE ‘Sustainable Resolution’ (Ministry of Textiles) WHAT Union Textiles Minister launches Project SURE on Sustainable Fashion Day. SURE stands for ‘Sustainable Resolution’. SURE is a firm commitment from the industry to move towards fashion that contributes to a clean environment. The project SURE is a commitment by India’s apparel industry to set a sustainable pathway for the Indian fashion industry. The project has been launched by the union Textiles Ministry, along with Clothing Manufacturers…

India Security Summit – Current Affairs – Diligent IAS

India Security Summit (Ministry of Home Affairs) WHAT The 12th India Security Summit on the theme “Towards New National Cyber Security Strategy” was held in New Delhi. It was organised by Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM). It is officially supported by the Union Ministry of Communications & Information Technology. HIGHLIGHTS Issues such as protection of critical national infrastructure, emerging cyber threats: incidents, challenges and responses were discussed. In his…

International Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure – Diligent IAS

International Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (Ministry of Home Affairs) WHAT The Union Cabinet has given ex-post facto approval for the Establishment of an International Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI). The CDRI is proposed to be launched at the UN Climate Action Summit in New York, USA on 23rd September 2019. Ex-post facto approval Approval for a project that’s given ex post facto—after the project already has been begun or completed—may just…

Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award 2018

Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award 2018 (Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports) WHAT Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awards are given every year to recognize the achievements of persons in the fields of adventure, to encourage young people to develop the spirit of endurance, risk–taking, cooperative teamwork and quick, ready and effective reflexes in challenging situations and to provide incentive to the young people for getting exposed to the adventure activities. CATEGORIES OF AWARD…

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NOC online Application Processing System for National Monuments Authority

NOC Online Application Processing System for National Monuments Authority (Ministry of Culture) WHAT An integrated NOC (No objection certificate) online Application Processing System for National Monuments Authority (NMA) for 517 local bodies of six states is launched. This will help in web-based handling of applications requesting NOC for construction-related work in the restricted or prohibited and regulated area of ASI protected monuments. With this integration, the National Monuments Authority has made a humble effort…

A new mobile application “Janaushadhi Sugam” launched

Mobile application-“Janaushadhi Sugam” (Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers) WHAT Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers launched a mobile application “Janaushadhi Sugam”. AIM The application aims to enable people to search for Janaushadhi generic medicines and the stores at the tip of their fingers. It will also help analyse product comparison of Generic vs Branded medicine in form of MRP & overall Savings. HIGHLIGHTS “Janaushadhi Sugam” mobile application would have user-friendly options like- to…

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