MASI Portal for Monitoring CHILD CARE HOMES: The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has developed an application named MASI for real-time monitoring of the Child Care Institutions. MASI stands for Monitoring App for Seamless Inspection. The effective and efficient functioning of the mechanism for inspection of CCIs provided under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 (as amended […]
Government set a deadline for the pharma industry to adopt good manufacturing practices.: Ministry of Health announced that all pharma industries with an annual turnover of over Rs 250 crore will have to mandatorily adopt good manufacturing practices (GMP) within six months. Pharma companies with less than Rs 250 crore in revenue would have to
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Researchers recorded the first instance of captive breeding of the Himalayan vulture in India: For the first time, captive breeding of the Himalayan vulture (Gyps himalayensis) occurred in India at the Assam State Zoo, Guwahati. Himalayan vulture lives in the high Himalayas and migrates to the Indian plains in winter. Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August
India is fifth amongst spacefaring countries in the world: According to Minister of State for Atomic Energy Jitendra Singh, India is the fifth among spacefaring countries in the world having end-to-end capabilities in space research and development. India has the capability to launch from its own land and operate programmes of earth observation, satellite communication, meteorology, space science and navigation,
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Oil India Upgraded to Maharatna, ONGC Videsh to Navratna by Finance Ministry: The Finance Ministry of India promoted two large oil sector businesses, Oil India and ONGC Videsh, to the prestigious Maharatna and Navratna categories, providing them greater autonomy for investment, joint venture formation, and other financial decisions. Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 2023 Oil
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GoI introduces Ayush visa category for foreign nationals seeking medical treatment in India: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) introduced a new Ayush (AY) visa for foreign nationals for treatment under Ayush systems/Indian systems of medicine like therapeutic care, wellness and Yoga. With this, a new chapter, Chapter 11A – Ayush Visa, has been added to
98,911 No of entities recognised by Govt as startups : Since the initiative’s inception on January 16, 2016, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has recognised 98,911 entities. The primary goal behind this initiative is to create a robust ecosystem that fosters innovation, encourages entrepreneurship, and attracts private investments in the
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Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba gets one-year extension: The Central government has officially given Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba a one-year extension, making him India’s longest-serving cabinet secretary. The decision was made by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC). This extension comes as a result of the relaxation of important rules, allowing him to continue in
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NHAI launches a mobile app called Rajmarkyatra.: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) launched “Rajmargyatra“, an integrated public and pedestrian-centric mobile application, in August 2023. The app will serve as a one-stop repository of essential information, integrating timely broadcast notifications, detailed highway information, and details of other essential services to ensure smooth and safe travel on national highways. Daily Current Affairs
Govt to launch e-CARe website for families of Indians who die abroad: The Union government will launch a Portal called e-CARe (e-Clearance for Interlife Remains) on August 3rd, 2023, to facilitate the speedy repatriation of bodies of Indians who die abroad. e-CARe stands for e-Clearance for Interlife Remains and aims to avoid the delay in transporting dead
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