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E-Daakhil Portal: A web application for E-filing of consumer complaints named “edaakhil.nic.in” has been developed by NIC.This digital software for filing consumer complaints has the many features like e-Notice, case document download link & VC hearing link.E-Daakhil Portal was launched by National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC).The Consumer Protection Act, 2019, has provision for e-filingRead more

ISRO System for Safe & Sustainable Operation” (IS4OM): S4OM is a facility that is conceived with a holistic approach towards ensuring safety and sustainability while reaping the benefits of sustainable utilization of outer space for national development. Mandate: Multi-domain awareness platform S4OM will bring a prompt, accurate and efficient information on on-orbit collision, fragmentation, atmosphericRead more

Pradhan Mantri PVTG (Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups) Development Mission: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the launch of a new scheme called the Pradhan Mantri PVTG Development Mission as part of the Union Budget 2023-24. This mission aims to provide basic necessities such as housing, water, roads, telecom, education, and health in areas inhabited by PVTGs,Read more

Kisan Credit Card Scheme: The scheme was introduced in 1998 for providing adequate and timely credit support from the banking system, under a single window for their cultivation and other needs like purchase of agriculture inputs. Implementing Agencies:Commercial Banks, Regional Rural Banks (RRBs),Small Finance Banks,Cooperatives Features:The scheme comes with an ATM-enabled RuPay debit card Objectives:ToRead more

National Commission for Women: Under the NCW Act, 1990, the NCW was set up as a statutory body in January 1992.The commission consists of a chairperson, a member secretary and five other members. The chairperson of the NCW is nominated by the Central Government. Mandate and Functions: Its mission is to strive towards enabling womenRead more

AISHE 2020-21: The Ministry of Education, Government of India has released All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2020-2021. The Ministry has been conducting All India Survey since 2011, covering all higher educational institutions located in Indian Territory and imparting higher education in the country. The survey collects detailed information on different parameters such asRead more

Sagar Samrat Vessel: Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas rededicated ONGC’s iconic drilling rig Sagar Samrat, as a Mobile Offshore Production Unit (MOPU). Initially it was a jack-up drilling rig. Commissioned in 1973, Sagar Samrat was built at the Mitsubishi yard in Japan. It drilled ONGC’s first Offshore well in 1974 in Mumbai OffshoreRead more

Halwa Ceremony: The Halwa ceremony, marking the final stage of the Budget preparation process for Union Budget 2023-24, was held recently.The Union Budget 2023-24 is to be presented on 1st February, 2023. It is a customary ceremony  in which traditional dessert ‘halwa’ is prepared and served to officials and staff members of the finance ministry.Read more

Re-Introduction of Cheetah: The Republic of South Africa and the Republic of India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the Re-introduction of Cheetah to the Asian country. In terms of the agreement, an initial batch of 12 cheetahs are to be flown from South Africa to India during February 2023. The catsRead more

TROPEX 2023:The 2023 edition of Indian Navy’s major maritime exercise TROPEX(Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise) is currently underway in the Indian Ocean Region. This operational level exercise is conducted biennially and witnesses participation not only by all Indian Navy units but also of Indian Army, Indian Air Force and Coast Guard assets. TROPEX 23 isRead more