Arunachal forms panel for autonomy
Why in News ? Nine-member committee headed by Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein to meet all community-based organisations. The Arunachal Pradesh government formed a nine-member committee to discuss and arrive…
Digital Health Mission for citizens
Why in News ? As a part of his Independence Day address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the National Digital Health Mission (NDHM). Every Indian will get a Health ID…
Review the age of marriage
Why in News? Government thinks to review the age of marriage of women in its bid to fight malnutrition, PM speech on Independence day. During the budget speech Nirmala Seetharaman…
Contempt of Court against Prashant Bhushan by SC
Why in News ? Supreme court taken up suo moto case against lawyer Prasanth Bhushan’s tweets based on a complaint. SC held him guilty for Contempt Of Court. What is…
Fit India Freedom Run launched
Why in News ? Union Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry launched Fit India Freedom Run on 14 August. This is to encourage fitness and reduce obesity related issues. About Fit…
EK Bharat Shreshtha Bharat : Webinar on Maharshtra Weaves and Odisha Textiles
Why in News ? The incredible journey of handlooms and weavers was shared in a webinar on Weaves of Maharashtra and Textiles of Odisha organized by Press Information Bureau, Mumbai…
Over 5 lakh applications received under PM SVANidhi scheme
What is the news ? The number of loan sanctions and number of applications received under PM SVANidhi scheme have crossed the mark of 1 lakh and 5 lakhs respectively…
Russia declares world’s first COVID19 shot
What is the news ? President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Russia had become the first country to grant regulatory approval to a COVID19 vaccine after less than two…
India and Nepal over Buddha birth
Why in News? Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kathmandu asserted that Nepal is the land of origin of Lord Buddha. It was just after India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar…