August 2020

Government launched interactive first-of-its-kind game on COVID-19

Government launched interactive first-of-its-kind game on COVID-19

Union Health & Family Welfare Ministry has launched an interactive first-of-its-kind game on COVID-19, The Corona Fighter and two new videos urging adherence to key COVID Appropriate Behaviours. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The game presents a new and extremely creative way to teach people the right tools and behaviours to fight the Covid-19 […]

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Implementation of PMEGP Projects Records 44% Jump in 2020

Implementation of PMEGP Projects Records 44% Jump in 2020

The flagship Prime Minister Employment Generation Program (PMEGP) implemented by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) progressed at a much rapid pace. Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), has approved and forwarded 1.03 lakh project applications to the financing banks as compared to 71,556 projects during the corresponding period last year and thus registering a

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Synthethic path for tuberculosis & chikungunya inhibiting flavonoid molecules

Synthethic path for tuberculosis & chikungunya inhibiting flavonoid molecules

Scientists from Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India, have come up with the first synthetic route for producing flavonoids molecules related to the treatment of tuberculosis and chikungunya. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points Flavonoids are normally isolated from plants. However, inconsistency

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Department of Science & Technology

DST encouraged translational research on Carbon Capture, Utilisation & Storage

Department of Science & Technology has invited proposals from Indian researchers in the area of CCUS under Accelerating CCUS Technologies (ACT) in collaboration with other ACT member countries. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points This is an initiative to facilitate the emergence of CO2 Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) via translational funding of projects aimed

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MoS and MoSDE signed MoU for skill development in Port and Maritime sector

MoS and MoSDE signed MoU for skill development in Port and Maritime sector

Ministry of Shipping and Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has digitally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to reap the benefit for vast employment opportunities in maritime sector and with a view to certify their skill sets. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Significant outcomes expected under the MoU Facilitating development of port and maritime

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Tribal Affairs Ministry launched Trifood Project of Trifed

Tribal Affairs Ministry launched Trifood Project of Trifed

Tribal Affairs Ministry has launched the tertiary processing centresof “Trifood Project” of TRIFED, Ministry of Tribal Affairs in in Raigad, Maharashtra and Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020  Key-Points It aims to enhance the income of tribals through better utilization of and value addition to the MFPs collected by the tribal forest gatherers. The

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Atal Innovation Mission

AIM partners with India-Sweden Healthcare Innovation Centre to expand Start-up ecosystem

Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog and Business Sweden on behalf of India Sweden Healthcare Innovation Centre are collaborating to promote the disruptive potential of Indian entrepreneurs, and, boost the vibrant start-up ecosystem across the country. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points A virtual Statement of Intent (SoI) was signed between AIM and India-Sweden Healthcare

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