Context BILCHAM gained tremendous confidence among the rural poor due to easy access to credit and a feeling of ownership resulting in a positive response from all quarters. About BILCHAM was established on 25th October 2006 under the Societies Registration Act 1983 as an Apex Federation at the District Level under West Garo Hills CommunityResource […]
In News Recently, Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL)has achieved a remarkable milestone of distributing 50 lakhs of LED bulbs under the Gram Ujala programme. About Under the programme, The bulbs are offered by Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL). CESL is providing high-quality 7-Watt and 12-Watt LED […]
In News Atal Innovation Mission(AIM) and NITI Ayog have launched the Vernacular Innovation Program(VIP). About theVernacular Innovation Program(VIP) Aim: It will enable innovators and entrepreneurs in India to have access to the innovation ecosystem in 22 scheduled languages. Components: Training a Vernacular Task Force (VTF) in each of the 22 scheduled languages. VTF comprises vernacular […]
In News Recently ,the Union Minister of Home Affairs released the Good Governance Index 2021 on Good Governance Day at New Delhi. About Good Governance Index Prepared by: Department of Administration Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG). Indicators: Good Governance Index(GGI 2021) Framework covered ten sectors and 58 indicators. The sectors of GGI 2020-21 are: Agriculture […]
In News Recently, the Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2021 was cleared by the Karnataka Cabinet. Major Highlights of the Bill Declaration of Marriage Null and Void: The bill says that Any marriage which has happened for the sole purpose of unlawful conversion or vice-versa by the man of one religion […]
In News Recently, the Government launched the Open Acreage Licensing Programme(OALP)Bid Round-VII for International Competitive Bidding in continuation of its aggressive programme for exploration and adhering to the prescribed timelines. Successful award of Round-VII Blocks would add a further 15,766 sq. km of exploration acreage and cumulative acreage under OALP and it will be increased […]
In News GIS-Based Automatic Water Supply System for citizens of Cantonment Board under eChhawani project has been launched recently by the Defence Minister of India. About eChhawani Project eChhawani is a citizen-centric project of the Directorate General of Defence Estates, Ministry of Defence. Under this initiative, Cantonment Boards provide online citizen services to more than […]
In News Recently, the Centre introduced the Election Laws (Amendment Bill) 2021 to link voter identity and Aadhaar cards, despite objections by the Opposition parties over the move. About The Bill amends the Representation of the People Act, 1950 and the Representation of the People Act, 1951 to implement certain electoral reforms. The 1950 Act […]
In News According to official records, around 65 % of 24.95 laid Cook-Cum-Helpers(CCHs) engaged under PM-Poshan (earlier Mid-Day Meal) are paid less than 2,000/month. In some of the states, it is constant at 1,000/month since 2009. PM-Poshan About: Type: Centrally-Sponsored Scheme. Ministry: Ministry of Education. Coverage: All school children studying in Classes I-VIII of Government, […]
In News Recently, the Centre decided to amend the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002 to plug the loopholes in the Act. About Multi-State Cooperative Societies(MSCS )and MSCS Act, 2002 Cooperatives are a state subject, but there are many societies such as those for sugar and milk, banks, milk unions etc whose members and areas […]
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