Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) scheme Why in News? To empower the farmers through Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) scheme, Government of India has released funds for various activities of Farm Mechanization like Establishment of Custom Hiring Centres, Farm Machinery Bank, High-tech Hubs and distribution of various agricultural machinery etc to different states. Significance Agricultural …
All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2019-20 Why in News? Union Education Minister announced the release of the report of All India Survey on Higher Education 2019-20. This Report provides key performance indicators on the current status of Higher education in the country. In the last five years from 2015-16 to 2019-20, there has …
Allotment of 5 MHz spectrum in 700 MHz band to Indian Railways Why in News? The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the proposal for allotment of 5 MHz Spectrum in 700 MHz frequency band to Indian Railways for public safety and security services at stations and in trains. With this spectrum, …
Groundnuts exported to Nepal from West Bengal Why in News? Opening a window of possibilities of boosting groundnut exports from eastern region, a consignment of 24 metric tonne (MT) of groundnuts was exported to Nepal from West Bengal. Traditionally, Gujarat and Rajasthan have a major share in groundnut exports. The groundnut exports from West Bengal …
Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) MK III Why in News? The induction ceremony of ‘322 Dega Flight’ was held with three indigenously built Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) MK III helicopters flying into Naval Air Station, INS Dega. About ALH MK III helicopters feature an array of systems previously seen only on heavier, multi-role helicopters of the …
New product category of Green Room Air Conditioners Why in News? On the occasion of World Environment Day, a new product category of Green Room Air Conditioners was launched on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM). The launch event was organized in association with United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). About GeM Portal The GeM portal will enable …
World Environment Day World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5 every year to remind people about the importance of nature. History of World Environment Day: The United Nations Assembly established World Environment Day in 1972, which was the first day of the Stockholm Conference on the human environment. In 1974, it was celebrated with …
