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Biotech-PRIDE

Biotech-PRIDE Recently, Biotech-PRIDE (Promotion of Research and Innovation through Data Exchange) Guidelines was released by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology. Further, a website of Indian Biological Data Centre (IBDC) was also launched.. Key Points Biotech-PRIDE Guidelines: These guidelines envisage to bridge other existing biological datasets/data centres with the IBDC, which […]

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NSTFDC under M/o Tribal Affairs extends concessional loans to ST persons for income generation activities/ self-employment-athropology-vishnu ias

NSTFDC under M/o Tribal Affairs extends concessional loans to ST persons for income generation activities/ self-employment                  

NSTFDC under M/o Tribal Affairs extends concessional loans to ST persons for income generation activities/ self-employment                   NSTFDC extends concessional loans to ST persons through Term Loan Scheme, AMSY, Micro Credit Scheme for Self-help Groups and under Stand-Up India scheme  Margin Money Support Scheme for ST Entrepreneurs formulated in December 2020 under Stand-Up India

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New Cabinet Ministers of India – 2021

New Cabinet Ministers of India Cabinet usually means a cupboard or a private room. But in Parliament, it is a group of ministers appointed by the Governor General on request by the Prime Minister. Whole cabinet and the Prime Minister constitutes the Union Cabinet, which is responsible for making highest decision in India. Moreover, cabinet

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NASA’s In Sight Mars Mission

NASA’s In Sight Mars Mission NASA’s Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and HeatTransport (InSight) lander touched down on Mars at the end of 2018. It is a two year mission that will study the deep interior of Mars to learn how all celestial bodies with rocky surfaces, including Earth and the Moon,  The In Sight mission is part of NASA’s Discovery Program

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India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol 

India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol  Key Points Naval Exercise: India and Thailand have been carrying out CORPAT along their International Maritime Boundary Line twice a year since 2005. Indian Naval Ship (INS) Karmuk (an indigenously built Missile Corvette) and Thailand Frigate HTMS Kraburi, along with Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft from both the navies participated in the 30th edition. Aims: To keep part of

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Mission Sagar 

Mission Sagar  Key Points The countries including Maldives, Mauritius, Madagascar, Comoros and Seychelles had requested India for assistance in dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic. Mauritius, Madagascar, Comoros and Seychelles along with LaRéunion are part of Indian Ocean Commission. India has recently become an observer to the Commission. This is the first time that a single assistance mission is covering all island

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Maharashtra government to train tribal youth as tourist guides’ The Directorate of Tourism (DoT), Maharashtra has announced plans to train tribal youth as tourist guides in the state as part of empowering tribal youngsters to take up jobs in the tourism sector. The government will also give free training to them. The programme is all set to launch in Raigad district of Maharashtra along with the Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM). It is an autonomous body under the Ministry for Tourism, India. As per program, 31 tribal youth from Karnala Sanctuary and Phansad Sanctuary will be selected for the training. It is a ‘Special 5-day Guide Training Programme’ where after five days, certificates will be awarded to the youth. This is for the first time that the DoT Maharashtra is conducting such a guide training programme for youth belonging from tribal backgrounds. The training will begin on August 2 and last on August 6 and youths will be given both theoretical and practical training. They will be taught about the roles and responsibilities of tour guides, best practices, concept of biodiversity, nature trail, how to conduct walking tours, handling difficult situations, among others. The State Minister of Maharashtra for Tourism and Guardian Minister of Raigad, Aditi Tatkare, said, “This initiative by DoT for the unemployed youth of tribal areas will definitely prove to be helpful for them. This training programme will further be useful in spreading the glory of our state, as an excellent tourism guide, in different corners of the world. With the help of this programme, high quality tourist guides related to respective destinations in the State, will be ready.” He further said that there’s a lot of scope for tourism in Maharashtra and that with this there is a demand for trained guides in places with diverse tourist destinations. She also said that every tourist needs a good guide to make their visit unforgettable-anthropology-vishnu ias

Maharashtra government to train tribal youth as tourist guides

Maharashtra government to train tribal youth as tourist guides The Directorate of Tourism (DoT), Maharashtra has announced plans to train tribal youth as tourist guides in the state as part of empowering tribal youngsters to take up jobs in the tourism sector. The government will also give free training to them. The programme is all

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