National Water Mission Awards 2019 – Ministry of Jal Shakti

National Water Mission Awards-2019 (Ministry of Jal Shakti) WHAT NWM, Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti has started the ‘National Water Mission Awards’ to perceive greatness in water protection, effective water utilize and sustainable water management practices. NWM has 5 goals and 39 strategies prescribed in the Mission Document. NWM has initiated the ‘National Water Mission Awards’ to recognize excellence in water conservation, efficient water use and…

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“TB Harega Desh Jeetega” Campaign – TB Free India by 2025

TB Harega Desh Jeetega Campaign (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare) WHAT Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare launched the new TB Harega Desh Jeetega Campaign, along with the National TB Prevalence Survey. TB is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among People Living with HIV (PLHIV). AIM To achieving TB-free India by 2025. The new TB campaign aims to improve and expand the reach of TB care services across the…

The Trilateral Maritime Exercise MALABAR 2019 – Diligent IAS

Exercise MALABAR 2019 (Ministry of Defence) WHAT The 23rd edition of the Trilateral Maritime Exercise MALABAR is scheduled between the navies of India, Japan and the USA from 26 Sep to 04 Oct 19 off the coast of Japan. The exercise would endeavour to further strengthen India – Japan – US Naval cooperation and enhance interoperability. HIGHLIGHTS The Exercise would encompass the conduct of complex maritime operations in the surface, sub-surface and air domains,…

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Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Varaha’ commissioned – Diligent IAS

Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Varaha’ (Ministry of Defence) WHAT Raksha Mantri has commissioned the Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) ‘Varaha’. VARAHA ICGS ‘Varaha’ will strengthen the Coast Guard fleet in responding to the threats of maritime terrorism, smuggling and challenges of maritime law enforcement. ICGS ’Varaha’ also enhances the surveillance and patrolling capabilities of the Indian Coast Guard and reinforce their role as ‘Sentinels of our Seas’. ‘Varaha’ is capable of carrying pollution response…

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“Walkthan” for older persons and senior citizens – Diligent IAS

International Day of Older Persons (Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment) WHAT Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment flagged off a “Walkthan” for older persons and senior citizens to mark the International Day of Older Persons. The Walkthan was organised by the National Institute of Social Defence in collaboration with Confederation of Senior Citizens Association of Delhi. HIGHLIGHTS On the International Day of Older Persons, every year since 2005 the mass awareness event…

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Station Cleanliness Survey Report 2019 – Ministry of Railways

Station Cleanliness Survey Report 2019 (Ministry of Railways) WHAT Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry, released the ‘Stations’ Cleanliness Survey Report’ (Cleanliness assessment of Non-suburban and Suburban Stations 2019). Rajasthan’s Jaipur station of Indian Railways has topped the list of cleanest railway stations in India, in the non-suburban group of stations. In the suburban group of stations, Maharashtra’s Andheri station has topped the list. The cleanest railway zone 2019 award has been given to…

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Paryatan Parv 2019 is dedicated to 150th Birth Anniversary of Gandhiji

Paryatan Parv 2019 (Ministry of Tourism) WHAT Nationwide “Paryatan Parv 2019” is dedicated to the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The Paryatan Parv is organised by the Ministry of Tourism and will be held from 2nd to 13th October 2019 across the country. HIGHLIGHT The government is developing 17 tourist sites into world-class destinations to attract more tourists. Foreign tourist arrivals in the country have risen and 1.05 crore tourists are coming to…

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‘The Gandhian Challenge’ – Diligent IAS

The Gandhian Challenge (NITI Aayog) WHAT On the 150th birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, AIM, NITI Aayog’s Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) and UNICEF India, including Generation Unlimited, have launched ‘The Gandhian Challenge’. This innovation challenge provides a platform for every child across India to ideate innovative solutions for a sustainable India of their dreams, using Gandhi’s principles. HIGHLIGHTS The contest is open for every child in India from 2 October to 20 October –…

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Vayoshreshtha Samman-2019 to eminent senior citizens and institutions

Vayoshreshtha Samman – 2019 (Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment) WHAT The President of India will confer the “Vayoshreshtha Samman-2019” on the eminent senior citizens and institutions in recognition of their services towards the cause of the elderly persons to mark ‘International Day of older Persons’. International Day of Older Persons is celebrated every year on 1st October since the year 2005. HIGHLIGHTS Vayoshreshtha Samman is a Scheme of awards instituted by the…

Dawoodi Bohra community: branch of Shia Islam – Diligent IAS

Dawoodi Bohra community (Prime Minister’s Office) WHAT PM Modi meets the members of Dawoodi Bohra community in Houston, Texas. DAWOODI BOHRA The Dawoodi Bohras are a sect within the Ismailism branch of Shia Islam. The largest populations of Dawoodi Bohras reside in India, Pakistan, Yemen, East Africa and the Middle East. There are also significant numbers living in Europe, North America, South East Asia and Australia. The Dawoodi Bohra follow an embodiment of…

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