RBI Retail Direct Scheme

In the month of November, 2021 The RBI Retail Direct Scheme was launched by Prime Minister Modi. It aims to improve individual investors’ access to the government bond market. RBI Retail Direct program is a one-stop solution that encourages individual investors to invest in government bonds. Highlights This program allows individual investors to open and ..

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Constitution Day

On 26th November every year the Constitution Day is celebrated and it is also known as National Law Day or Samvidhan Divas. This day is celebrated to commemorate India’s adoption of the Constitution. The Indian Constitution was adopted on 26th November in the year 1949. Since the Constitution came into force on 26th January, 1950, ..

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ACROSS scheme

Economic Affairs cabinet committee which is chaired by PM Modi gave the approval for the continuation of the Atmosphere & Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems & Services (ACROSS) scheme for the year 2021-26. This scheme is an umbrella scheme under the Ministry of Earth Sciences and will cost Rs. 2135 crores. Highlights The ACROSS program consists ..

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eGCA

eGCA is the electronic governance of civil aviation and was launched in the month of November 2021 by the Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia. Highlights It is an online platform that offers 298 kinds of services, including licenses of pilot. Director General of Civil Aviation implements eGCA. eGCA also offers end-to-end solutions, including connecting ..

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Bhima Koregaon Commission

In the year 2018, the Bhima Koregaon Commission was established. . It was established by the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court at the request of the Government of Maharashtra. The committee is chaired by Sumit Mullick, Chief Secretary of the Maharashtra State Government, and Jay Narayan Patel, former Judge of the Supreme Court ..

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National Achievement Survey

National Achievement Survey (NAS) is a large-scale study of student learning which is done by the Ministry of Education. It systematically reflects the effectiveness of schooling. The results help compare performance across populations to find the desired direction for improvement. Highlights The Government of India is prepared to conduct a National Achievement Survey for the ..

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National Milk Day

November 26th every year is celebrated as National Milk Day in India. This day has been held since the year 2014 to commemorate the birthday of Dr Varghese Kurien, the father of the White Revolution in India. Highlights Dr Varghese Kurien is also known as Milkman of India. On 25th and 26th November 2021 Guru ..

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Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission

In the month of September 2021, Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) was launched to provide the Indian people with a digital health ID card. The mission is carried out by the National Health Authority which falls under the ambit of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Highlights ABDM’s overall vision is universal health insurance. ..

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Apis cerana

Apis cerana also known as eastern honeybees, Asian honeybees, or Asiatic honeybees are a type of honeybee that are found naturally in Southeast Asia, South Asia and East Asia. Apis koschevnikovi;s sister species is Apis cerana and both belong to the same subgenus known as Apis mellifera, the western European honey bee. Identification Male Asian ..

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Onake Obavva

When Hyder Ali invaded the Chitradurga Fortress, Onake Obavva fought against him. She died in battle with the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore. Highlights Onake is a Kannada word for pestle. Onake is a long wooden club used to crush rice grains. With her Onake in one hand, she fought with the mighty army ..

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