PM hails efforts to strengthen public health services
The Prime Minister has hailed the efforts to strengthen public health services by making use of medical vans in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh.
Sharing a tweet thread by Shri Vinod Sonkar, Member of Parliament, Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, about health checkup of more than 2,47,500 citizens with the help of medical van where 25000+ people enrolled as beneficiaries of various government schemes, the Prime Minister tweeted;
PM lauds feat by Border Roads Organisation of blacktopping of 278 Km Hapoli-Sarli-Huri road
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has lauded the feat by Border Roads Organisation of blacktopping of 278 Km Hapoli-Sarli-Huri road leading to Huri, one of the remotest places in Kurung Kumey district of Arunachal Pradesh, for the first time since independence.
China’s Expanding Influence in Iraq
Iraq’s geostrategic location and oil resources make it a crucial point in China’s Belt and Road Initiatives.
Once Again, Teesta River Issue Roils Bangladesh-India Relations
India is planning two additional canals that will draw water from the transboundary river, impacting water flows to Bangladesh.
3-day workshop on Web Accessibility organized by the Rehabilitation Council of India from 21.03.2023 to 23.03.2023.
Focus on making disabled – friendly digital platforms
PM meets International Telecommunication Union Secretary General, Doreen Bogdan- Martin
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi met International Telecommunication Union Secretary General, Doreen Bogdan- Martin. Both the dignitaries had extensive discussions on leveraging digital technology for a better and sustainable planet.
China’s Naval Strategists Dissect Ukraine’s USV Strike on Russia’s Black Sea Fleet Base
The attack on Sevastopol six months ago may not have had the intended impact, but could have reverberations for the naval rivalry in the western Pacific.
Philippines’ Marcos Defends Closer Security Relations With Washington
The rapid warming of relations with the U.S. has prompted warnings from Beijing, and domestic political pushback.
Philippines Launches Strategy of Publicizing Chinese Actions – 09/03/2023
The Philippine coast guard has launched a strategy of publicizing aggressive actions by China in the disputed South China Sea, which has countered Chinese propaganda and sparked international condemnation that has put Beijing under the spotlight, a Philippine official said Wednesday.
Japan Launches H3 Rocket, Destroys It Over 2nd-Stage Failure – 08/03/2023
Japan’s space agency intentionally destroyed a new H3 rocket minutes after its launch Tuesday because the ignition failed for the second stage of the country’s first new rocket series in more than two decades.
Coming three weeks after an aborted launch due to a separate glitch, the H3’s failure was a setback for Japan’s space program – and possibly for its missile detection program…
First Edition of Women Icons Leading Swacchata (WINS) Awards 2023 Launched By MoHUA
To highlight the impact of women in sanitation and waste management, the Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri announced the ‘Women Icons Leading Swachhata’ (WINS) Awards 2023 on 7th March 2023, on the eve of International Women’s Day.
Indian Railways prioritises Coal Transportation to meet the projected demand for rakes by the power sector
Coal transportation by Indian Railways in terms of tonnage and NTKM has increased by 11.92 % and 24.51 % in this current fiscal (upto Feb). Loading of rakes for power sector from various sources in the current fiscal (April-Feb) is 408 rakes per day against 344 rakes per day in last year i.e. an increase of 64 rakes per day.
European Council approves conclusions on EU’s Indo-Pacific strategy – 21/04/2021
The aim is to contribute to regional stability, security, prosperity and sustainable development.
Cyclone Amphan of 2020 resulted in USD 14 billion economic losses in India: UN report – 21/04/2021
The ‘State of the Global Climate 2020’ report, released on Monday, said that extreme weather combined with Covid-19 dealt a double blow for millions of people in 2020.
Startup India Seed Fund Scheme – 21/04/2021
The Startup India initiative of the Government of India envisages building a robust Start-up ecosystem in the country for nurturing innovation and providing opportunities to budding entrepreneurs.
North East India might witness another dry monsoon: Skymet Weather – 15/04/2021
Some parts of North East India might witness another dry southwest monsoon season, according to Skymet Weather, a private weather forecasting company based in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
2021 Global Food Policy Report – 15/04/2021
“We have known for a while now that there are major problems with our food systems, that they are unequal and unsustainable,” said Johan Swinnen, director general of IFPRI.
AAHAAR KRANTI – 15/04/2021
The mission is aimed to spread the message of the need for a nutritionally balanced diet and to understand the importance of accessible to all local fruits and vegetables.
Expansion of Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme – 05/04/2021
Recently, the government has extended the Rs. 3-lakh-crore Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) until 30th June 2021, and also widened its scope to new sectors, including hospitality, travel and tourism.
Multifunctional Electronic Materials & Processing- 2021 – 05/04/2021
On the occasion of 30th foundation day of Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET), Shri Sanjay Dhotre, the Union Minister of State for Education, Communications, Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India, has inaugurated the International Conference on Multifunctional Electronic Materials & Processing (MEMP 2021).
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) – 05/04/2021
✅ PMBJP is a campaign launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals. It was first launched in November 2008 under the name Jan Aushadhi Campaign.
Incoming corporate wave in food systems will threaten farmers and consumers: Report- 31/03/2021
An incoming ‘corporate tidal wave’ in the food industry as well as farming may threaten the interests of millions of farmers and consumers alike, a recent report has cautioned.
Groundwater quality deteriorating in Tamil Nadu’s industrial areas: CSE- 31/03/2021
Groundwater is becoming more polluted in Tamil Nadu’s industrial areas and Vellore is the state’s most polluted district in terms of river pollution, according to a new study by Delhi-based thinktank, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE).
WEF’s gender gap index: India slips 28 places, ranks 140 among 156 countries- 31/03/2021
India has slipped 28 places to rank 140th among 156 countries in the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2021, becoming the third-worst performer in South Asia.
Two new seaweed species discovered along India’s coastline- 29/03/2021
Two new red algal seaweed species, which can be a potential raw material for those involved in jelly and ice cream production, have been discovered along India’s coastline.
Philippines Launches Strategy of Publicizing Chinese Actions – 09/03/2023
The Philippine coast guard has launched a strategy of publicizing aggressive actions by China in the disputed South China Sea, which has countered Chinese propaganda and sparked international condemnation that has put Beijing under the spotlight, a Philippine official said Wednesday.