Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion

Skill India’s SANKALP Scheme (Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship) WHAT SANKALP Scheme is to focus on the district-level skilling ecosystem through seamless convergence and coordination. SANKALP – Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion. HIGHLIGHTS It is a World Bank-supported Scheme. It is implemented by the Union Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship. SANKALP is an outcome-oriented centrally sponsored programme. It has a special focus on decentralized planning and quality improvement.…

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Daily important editorials – must read – 01 August 2019

Cauldron of sexual misconduct – The Hindu Indian Parliament needs to recognise hate killings as an act of terror – The Hindu Fortifying the Africa outreach – The Hindu Abolishing triple talaq – Indian Express

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Daily current affairs based MCQs – must practice – 30 july 2019

1. Consider the following statements regarding Geographical Indication: (1) It is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin (2) Geographical Indications protection is granted through the TRIPS Agreement Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. Integrated Battle Groups is: (1) It is a self sufficient combat formations (2) It is launched by…

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The Lok Sabha passed the Consumer Protection Bill 2019

Consumer Protection Bill, 2019 (Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution) WHAT The Lok Sabha passed the Consumer Protection Bill 2019. AIM Protecting the interests of consumers by establishing authorities for timely and effective administration and settlement of consumers’ dispute. The bill aims to simplify the entire process of redressal of consumer grievances. PROPOSED PROVISIONS Under the Bill, there is a provision for the central government to set up a Central Consumer…

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ISRO Technical Liaison Unit at Moscow, Russia – S&T

ISRO technical liaison unit at Moscow (Cabinet) WHAT The union cabinet approved the setting up of ISRO Technical Liaison Unit (ITLU) at Moscow, Russia. The ITLU Moscow office will be managed by an ISRO scientist or engineer. HIGHLIGHTS The step comes amid the India Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) cooperation with Russia Space cooperation has been one of the major links between India and Russia OBJECTIVE ISRO Technical Liaison Unit in Moscow will…

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MoU between ISRO and Bolivian Space Agency

MoU between Indian Space Research Organisation and Bolivian Space Agency (Cabinet) WHAT The Union Cabinet has given its ex-post facto approval to the Memorandum of Understanding signed between India and Bolivia on Cooperation in the Exploration and Uses of Outer Space for Peaceful Purposes. The MoU was signed between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Bolivian Space Agency. SIGNIFICANCE MoU shall enable potential interest area of cooperation such as: Space science,…

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Motor Vehicles and their Parts to be Affixed with “Microdots”

Microdots (Ministry of Road Transport and Highways) WHAT The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has issued a draft notification to amend Central Motor Vehicle Rules, allowing motor vehicles and their parts & components to be affixed with permanent and nearly invisible microdots. Microdots can be read physically with a microscope and identified with an ultraviolet light source. MICRODOT TECHNOLOGY Microdot technology involves spraying the body and parts of the vehicle or any…

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Qaumi Waqf Board Taraqqiati Scheme

Qaumi Waqf Board Taraqqiati Scheme (Ministry of Minority Affairs) WHAT Union Minority Affairs Minister awarded 8 Mutawalis under “Qaumi Waqf Board Taraqqiati Scheme” for better management of Waqf properties in their respective state Waqf boards. Mutawalis is “Custodian” of the Waqf properties and it’s their responsibility to ensure safety and better utilisation of Waqf properties. BACKGROUND On the recommendation of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Waqf, a Central Sector Scheme of “Computerization of the…

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IN LCU L-56 Commissioned into the Indian Navy

IN LCU L-56 (Ministry of Defence) WHAT IN LCU L-56, the sixth ship of the Landing Craft Utility (LCU) MK IV class was commissioned into the Indian Navy. FEATURES & SIGNIFICANCE LCU 56 is an amphibious ship with its primary role being transportation and deployment of Main Battle Tanks, Armoured Vehicles, Troops and Equipment from ship to shore. The induction of LCU 56 will add to Maritime and HADR (Humanitarian Assistance And Disaster…

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Ambedkar Hastshilp Vikas Yojana – Features & Advantages

Ambedkar Hastshilp Vikas Yojana (Ministry of Textiles) WHAT The scheme was launched by the government in the year 2001-2002. Its aim is to mobilize the artisans into Self Help Groups thrift and credit, training of Self Help Groups on various aspects of forming and running the community business enterprises for self-sustainability of artisans. FEATURES Ambedkar Hastshilp Vikas Yojana (Base Line Survey & Mobilization of Artisans) Design & Technology Upgradation Human Resource Development Direct Benefit…

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