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Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana – Diligent IAS

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana (Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare)   WHAT A newly introduces farmers’ pension scheme – Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana has been opened for registrations. This scheme is open for small and marginal farmers in the age group of 18-40 years.   AIM Its aim is to improve the lives of small and marginal farmers of the country.   SALIENT FEATURES The scheme is voluntary and contributory for…

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Memorandum of Settlement with Tripura Insurgent Group

Memorandum of Settlement (Ministry of Home Affairs)   WHAT A Memorandum of Settlement was signed by the Government of India, Government of Tripura and National Liberation Front of Twipra led by Sabir Kumar Debbarma (NLFT-SD).   BACKGROUND NLFT has been banned under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act since 1997 and has been involved in violence, operating from their camps across the international border. The NLFT has been responsible for violent activities, including 317 insurgency incidents.…

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Report Card on “Breastfeeding & Infant & Child feeding Practices”

Breastfeeding & Infant & Child feeding Practices” (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare)   WHAT World breastfeeding week is observed every year from 01 to 07 August. The theme of this year of World Breastfeeding Week is ‘to empower parents, enable breastfeeding: now and for the future’. The Union Health Minister also released a Report Card on Breastfeeding & Infant & Child Feeding Practices with data from the State and Union Territories.   BENEFITS OF…

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World Biofuel Day observed on 10th August 2019 – Diligent IAS

World Biofuel Day (Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas)   WHAT World Biofuel Day is observed every year on the 10th of August to create awareness about the importance of non-fossil fuels as an alternative to conventional fossil fuels. The day highlights the various efforts made by the Government in the biofuel sector. A number of initiatives have been undertaken to increase production and blending of biofuels since 2014.   THEME This year the theme…

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22nd National Conference on e-Governance 2019 held at Shillong

National Conference on e-Governance 2019 (Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions) WHAT 22nd National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) 2019 was concluded successfully at Shillong, Meghalaya. The conference is organised by the Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances (DARPG), in association with the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) and the State Government of Meghalaya.   THEME The theme of this Conference was “Digital India: Success to Excellence”. At the session, the ‘Shillong…

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NITI Aayog launched 4th edition of Women Transforming India Awards

Women Transforming India Awards (NITI Aayog) WHAT The NITI Aayog launched the Fourth Edition of Women Transforming India (WTI) Award in New Delhi. The Women Transforming India Awards is being organized in collaboration with the United Nations to recognize women entrepreneurs from across India. Nominations for the awards are open and nominations can be filed on behalf of individuals or by the individual themselves.   THEME 2019 This year’s theme is ‘Women and Entrepreneurship’, in…

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The Defence Acquisition Council – Ministry of Defence

Defence Acquisition Council (Ministry of Defence)   WHAT Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh chairs first Defence Acquisition Council meeting since assuming office.   HIGHLIGHTS He accorded approval for procurement of indigenous Software Defined Radio (SDR Tactical) and Next Generation Maritime Mobile Coastal Batteries (Long Range) for the Indian Navy.   SOFTWARE DEFINED RADIO The SDR is a complex and state of art communication system. SDR has been indigenously designed and developed by DRDO, BEL and…

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President of India Presents Bharat Ratna Awards

Bharat Ratna Awards (President’s Secretariat)   WHAT The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, confers Bharat Ratna Awards. Shri Nanaji Deshmukh (posthumously) – He was an eminent social activist, who worked in the field of education, health and rural self-reliance. Dr. Bhupendra Kumar Hazarika (posthumously) – Dr. Bhupendra was a renowned singer, lyricist, musician, poet and film-maker from Assam. Shri Pranab Mukherjee (former President) – He is an outstanding statesman, who served the nation…

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National Workshop on Tribal Enterprise focus on Honey, Bamboo & Lac

National Workshop on Tribal Enterprise (Ministry of Tribal Affairs)   WHAT Union Minister for Tribal Affairs inaugurated a “National Workshop on Tribal Enterprise with focus on Honey, Bamboo and Lac” organized by TRIFED and M/o Tribal Affairs.   BAMBOO India is the world’s second-largest cultivator of bamboo after China. India’s annual Bamboo production is estimated at 3.23 million tons. The poor yield of Bamboo is one of the perennial problems in India. The bamboo is…

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