June 2020

RK Chaturvedi assumed charge as Secretary, Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals

RK Chaturvedi assumed charge as Secretary, Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals

Shri R K Chaturvedi, a 1987-batch IAS officer of Madhya Pradesh cadre, has assumed charge as Secretary in the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Govt. of India. RK Chaturvedi is a 1987-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Madhya Pradesh cadre. Prior to this, he served as an Additional Secretary […]

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PM launched Technology Platform to empower MSMEs

PM launched Technology Platform to empower MSMEs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the technology platform CHAMPIONS which stands for Creation and Harmonious Application of Modern Processes for Increasing the Output and National Strength. CHAMPIONS portal will enhance the smaller units by solving their grievances. It also aims to encourage, support, help the MSMEs. It is expected to act as a real one-stop-shop

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KCC campaign launched for 1.5 crore dairy farmers

KCC campaign launched for 1.5 crore dairy farmers

The Government will provide Kisan Credit Card (KCC) to 1.5 crore dairy farmers belonging to Milk Unions and Milk producing Companies within the next two months under a special drive. The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairyingin association with Department of Financial Services has already circulated relevant circulars and KCC application format to all State

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IIT BHU to re-purpose approved drugs from DrugBank database

IIT BHU to re-purpose approved drugs from DrugBank database

Scientists at IIT (BHU) in Varanasi have begun to identify lead compound(s) from available and approved drugs for fast-track anti-SARS-CoV-2 drug molecules. The Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) has approved support for the research. Currently, the available treatments are focused only on symptomatic relief to help

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Centre approved ₹812 Crore for Odisha under Jal Jeevan Mission

Centre approved ₹812 Crore for Odisha under Jal Jeevan Mission

The government of India approved Rs.812 crore for implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission in the State for the financial year 2020-21. Centre also approved an estimated outlay of Rs.3.60 Lakh crore, out of which the Central government will share Rs.2.08 lakh crore and the Odisha State government will share Rs.1.52 Lakh crore respectively. Centre

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15th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command

15th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command

Lieutenant General Manoj Pande took over as the 15th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN). He was Director General at Army Headquarters dealing with subjects of Discipline, Ceremonial and Welfare, prior to assuming the present appointment. Lt. Gen. Manoj Pande was commissioned into the Corps of Engineers, The Bombay Sappers, in December 1982.

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