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…
Half of HIV-infected get treatment now: UNAIDS
UNGA on Prevention of HIV/AIDS Source : The Hindu GS II : Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources Why in News…
Nurses get pay hike
In News Nearly three lakh nurses in private hospitals in Kerala who had been on strike for the past 22 days. Their main demand for implementation of the wage recommendations…
World’s first child hand transplant a success
In News The first child in the world to undergo a double hand transplant is now able to write, feed and dress himself, doctors have said, declaring the ground-breaking operation…