Sunderbans denizen staves off extinction
Why in News ? A critically endangered resident of the Sunderbans is set to get a new home, beginning a slow journey to recovery from a disastrous decline in the…
Jaitley releases National Trade Facilitation Action Plan
Why In news ? Finance Minister released the National Trade Facilitation Action Plan and the WTO-Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) coming into force on February 22, 2017. National Trade Facilitation Action Plan…
Government mulls insurance cover for digital transaction frauds
Why in news ? The government is considering based on the recommendations of the Chandrababu Naidu committee on digital payment security, including insurance cover for the victims of fraudulent digital…
India, Japan civil nuclear deal comes into force
Why in news ? The India-Japan Agreement for Cooperation in the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy entered into force on July 20, 2017 with the exchange of diplomatic notes. About…
Untrained teachers get 2 years to qualify
The Lok Sabha passed a Bill that offers untrained teachers teaching in schools time till March 31, 2019, to acquire B.El. Ed (Bachelor of Elementary Education) or D. El. Ed.…
Draft Guidelines for implementation of Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana
In News Draft guidelines for implementation of Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) have been prepared by the Ministry. Draft Guidlines The draft guidelines inter-alia provide Aadhaar linkage, Direct Benefit Transfer of…
Ministry of Rural Development to launch Aajeevika Grameen Express Yojana
In News The Ministry of Rural Development will launch a new sub-scheme under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) which will be named as Aajeevika Grameen Express Yojana (AGEY). Objective of the scheme The…
First meeting of Integrated Monitoring and Advisory Council (IMAC)
Minister of State (I/C) for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan chaired the first meeting of apex body for policy formulation and implementation of Roadmap to achieve target of…
New 8% Pension Scheme, PMVVY, Launched
Why in news ? Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has formally launched the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY), or a pension scheme, for senior citizens. What is the aim of the scheme…
200th anniversary celebrations of the Paika Rebellion of Odisha
Why in news ? President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the 200th anniversary celebrations of the Paika Rebellion of Odisha in NewDelhi About the Rebellion The uprising of soldiers…