National strategy for financial education released by RBI
What is the news ? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the National Strategy for Financial Education 2020-25 a strategic plan for the coming five years. Need and aim…
Swadeshi Microprocessor Challenge Launched
Why in News ? Union Electronics and Information technology minister Ravi Shankar Prasad announced Swadeshi Microprocessor Challenge. It is a part of the government’s vision to become a self-reliant country…
Five million salaried people lost jobs in July : CMIE
Why in News? According to Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) Five million salaried job loss in July. Thus the total number of job losses becomes 18.9 million. Details or…
Atal ranking ARIIA 2020 Highlights
Why in News ? The Atal Rankings of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) 2020 has been released. What is ARIIA? It is an initiative of Ministry of Education (key player…
Reservation based on birth place : Madhya Pradesh
Why in News ? Madhya Pradesh government’s decision to give government jobs only to children of the state but not given details of the proposal. Constitutional Validity Article 16 says…
PM Modi to inaugurate First World Solar Technology Summit
Why in News ? International Solar Alliance (ISA) organised first World Solar Technology Summit and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver the inaugural address. It will be conducted on…
SWASTHYA Portal and ALEKH e-newsletter launched
Why in News ? SWASTHYA Portal and ALEKH e-newsletter launched by Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Tribal Health and Nutrition Portal : Swasthya e-newsletter on health and nutrition : ALEKH…
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…
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…