Jharkhand to set up “Dada-Dadi Park” park in every city On 12th February 2018, Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das announced that “Dada-Dadi Park” for senior citizens will soon be set up in all cities of Jharkhand. Dada-Dadi Park: i. Raghubar Das said that, the Dada-Dadi park will be set up to relieve people from the summer heat. ii. He made […]
Integrated Automatic Aviation Meteorological Systems inaugurated at INS Garuda On February 9, 2018, ‘Integrated Automatic Aviation Meteorological System (IAAMS)’ was inaugurated at INS Garuda, a naval air station located in Kochi, Kerala. About Integrated Automatic Aviation Meteorological System (IAAMS): i. INS Garuda has become the fourth Naval Air Station to be the part of this integrated system. ii. IAAMS is
“Swachh Bharat Sanitation Park” inaugurated in Delhi On February 9, 2018, Union Minister of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ms. Uma Bhartiinaugurated Swachh Bharat Sanitation Park in Delhi. Details about Sanitation Park inaugurated by Ms. Uma Bharti: i. This park has been developed by Union Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, in collaboration with the Environmental Sanitation Institute and
NITI Aayog launches ‘Healthy States, Progressive India Report’ On February 9, 2018, NITI Aayog launched the ‘Healthy States, Progressive India’ Report. The report was jointly released by NITI Aayog CEO – Amitabh Kant, Ministry of Health, Secretary – Preeti Sudan and World Bank India Country Director – Junaid Ahmad. i. In terms of overall performance, Kerala, Punjab and Tamil
Cabinet Approvals on February 08 2018 On February 7, 2018, Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modiapproved following initiatives: i. Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for ratification of Minamata Convention on Mercury and thereby enabling India to become a Party to the Convention. ii. Cabinet approves changes in the Major Port Authorities Bill 2016 iii. Cabinet approves DSF Policy
Commerce Ministry launches tools to rank states, UTs on startup ecosystem On February 6, 2017, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Suresh Prabhu launched three tools – States and Union Territory Startup Ranking Framework, Compendium of Good Practices for Promoting Startups in India and the Startup India Kit – for ranking States and Union Territories (UTs) on startup
Govt body sets up mechanism for tech transfer to small-scale industries Union Science and Technology Minister, Harsh Vardhan has stated that Government has set up a mechanism in the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) for regular interface with small-scale industry (SSI) for transfer of technologies from CSIR laboratories to industries. Information about mechanism for tech transfer to
Maharashtra to become first state to have Transgender Welfare Board Maharashtra Minister of state for Social Justice Dilip Kamble has stated that Maharashtra State Government will set up a Transgender Welfare Board in a month’s time. Transgender Welfare Board – Maharashtra: i. Board’s primary task will be to look after education, employment, housing, and health schemes for transgenders and also to
Centre Sanctions New Project to Control Pollution of River Sal at Navelin, Goa Union Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has sanctioned a new project to control pollution in River Sal at Navelim town in Goa. Details about Pollution Control Project in River Sal: i. This project has been sanctioned under National River Conservation Plan. ii. it envisages
Maharashtra launches four schemes in agriculture and allied sectors On February 2, 2018, Maharashtra State Government launched four schemes aimed at promoting entrepreneurship in agriculture and allied sectors among the economically backward segments of the state. Overview of Four Schemes: i. One of the scheme is about extending loan along with interest subsidy while second scheme is for
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley presented the Union budget 2018-19 On February 1, 2018, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Arun Jaitley presented Union Budget 2018-19 in Parliament. i. Focus Areas of Union Budget 2018: To strengthen agriculture, rural development, health, education, employment, Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and infrastructure sectors. ii. For the year 2018-19, Railways Capital
7th India Energy Congress begins in New Delhi 7th India Energy Congress focusing on the theme ‘Energy 4.0: Energy Transition Towards 2030’ begun in New Delhi on February 1, 2018. Highlights of 7th India Energy Congress: i. India Energy Congress is the flagship event of World Energy Council India (WEC India), which functions under the Union Power Ministry. ii. 7th India Energy Congress has been jointly organised by Union Ministries of Power, Coal,
Bihar cabinet grants Rs 105 crore for Bihar Mahadalit Vikas Mission On 30th January 2018, the Bihar cabinet allocated funds worth Rs 105 crore for Bihar Mahadalit Vikas Mission, which formulates and implements schemes for the most backward sections among the Scheduled Castes. Rs 105 crore for Bihar Mahadalit Vikas Mission: i. This was declared in a Bihar
AAI allocates 3,400 crore for upgradation of airports in North East region On 29th January 2018, Airports Authority of India (AAI) chairman Guruprasad Mahapatra said that, AAI has allocated Rs 3400 crore for upgradation of airports in the North East region. AAI – 3,400 crore for upgradation of airports in North East region: i. Out of the total allocated amount,
Maharashtra to grade performance of its 7.5 lakh govt employees Maharashtra State Government’s General administration department under Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has proposed a Performance-linked marking system for 7.5 lakh state government employees. Overview of Maharashtra Government’s Performance-linked marking system for state government employees: i. The new 100-point performance marking system, will take into account subjective as well as objective evaluation of an employee’s