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07 Aug, 2021
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The positive outcome so far is seen in the following areas:
The institutions strengthened so far under SANKALP are as under:
SANKALP has undertaken several initiatives to contribute to improvement in employability, some of which are as under:
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What is e-RUPI and how does it work?
How is e-RUPI advantageous to the Consumer?
What are the benefits of e-RUPI for the sponsors?
What benefits accrue to the Service Providers?
Who has developed the e-RUPI?
Which Banks issue e-RUPI ?
Where can e-RUPI be used now ?
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Recently, the Department of Science and Technology (DST) initiated the Science and Technology of Yoga and Meditation (SATYAM) programme. Under SATYAM, DST has invited proposals to study appropriate intervention of yoga and meditation in fighting Covid-19 and similar kinds of viruses.
Aim:
To provide assistance to society in today’s critical condition arising due to pandemic Covid-19.
This is a need-based call, therefore, proposed work should be completed within 6-12 months.
Science and Technology of Yoga and Meditation Programme
Cognitive Science Research Initiative
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Vision and objectives
The Agriculture Export Policy is framed with a focus on
Vision
Objectives
Policy recommendations
The policy recommendations in this report are organized in two broad categories - strategic and operational.
Strategic
Operational Recommendations
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Report of NITI Aayog (March 2021), collated the three Studies done on the aspects of Governance, Human Resources, Financing and Health outcomes and the key findings of the Report are as follows:
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Development of Northeast India Various Central Sector Schemes/ Centrally Sponsored Schemes are implemented by Central Ministries/Departments under 10% Gross Budgetary Support (GBS). Besides, the Ministry of Development of the North Eastern Region in coordination with Central Ministries/Depart
Grants for Urban Local Bodies The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance has released an amount of Rs. 685.80 crores to 4 States for providing grants to the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). Out of this, an amount of Rs.494 crore has been released to Uttar Pradesh, Rs.110.20 crore to Gu
Administrative Reforms in India Administrative reforms are a continuous process and the Government follow the maxim “Minimum Government - Maximum Governance”. Government from time to time brings administrative reforms, to encourage greater efficiency, transparent and corruption-
Rashtriya Mahila Kosh to be discontinued The Government had set up Rashtriya Mahila Kosh (RMK). It was established in 1993 as a national-level autonomous body for socio-economic empowerment of women, especially those in the rural and unorganized sector, by providing them concessional, collater
Air Quality Commission Bill for NCR Delhi cleared To read complete news on Air Pollution in Delhi: click here The Lok Sabha passed the Bill to formalise the Commission for Air Quality Management For National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas. The body has a full time chairperson
MPLAD Scheme: Critical Analysis Virtually half of the belated 2,200 crores allotted for completing the ongoing MPLADS projects in 2020-21 simply lapsed, as the Finance Ministry granted “barely a week” to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) to release the
Overcrowding of Childcare Institutions Children in distress situations merit care and protection under the provisions of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. The Act mandate a safety net of servi
Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) PMNRF was instituted in 1948 by Jawaharlal Nehru to assist displaced persons from Pakistan. The fund is used to tackle natural calamities like floods, cyclones and earthquakes. The fund is also used to hel
Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) To bring more stringent provisions and expeditious trial and disposal of such cases, the Central Government enacted "The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018" and made provisions of stringent punishment including the death penalty for perpetrators o
The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (Amendment) Bill, 2021 The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (Amendment) Bill, 2021 seeks to amend the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008. The 2008 Act established the Airport Economic Regulatory
The civil Aviation sector in India Background Civil aviation in India, the world's third-largest civil aviation market as of 2020, traces its origin back to 1911 when the first commercial civil aviation flight took off from a polo ground in Allahabad carrying mail across the Yamuna rive
New Scheme for J&K The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade has notified “New Central Sector Scheme for the industrial development of Jammu and Kashmir” with a financial outlay of Rs. 28,400 crore on 19/02/2021 and is effective from 01.04.2021 to 31.03.2037.
Steps to stop illegal mining in Rajasthan First, read the whole Mining sector of India and then read the following write-up. Your retention level will increase exponentially. About Sand Sand is a minor mineral under Section 3(e) of the Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Ac
India and World Bank sign $250 million project for DRIP-2 Scheme First, read the comprehensive note of Dam safety policies and institutions in India. India ranks third globally after China and the United States of America, with 5334 large dams in operation. In addition, about 411 dam
Digital Literacy among Women -Under PMGDISHA Program The onset of the pandemic brought to the surface – uncertainties, gaps in technology, and most importantly, further disruptions to the existing lacunae in our systems. These critical times exposed the digital divide that exists for t
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