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CRISP-M Tool for MGNREG Scheme Recently, the Climate Resilience Information System and Planning (CRISP-M) tool for Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) was launched. Key Points CRISP-M Tool: It will help embed climate information in the Geographic Information System (GIS) based planning and implementation of MGNREGS. GIS is a computer system that analyzes […]

Saral Jeevan Bima: IRDAI Saral Jeevan Bima, launched by IRDAI (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India) in 2020, has become a popular term life insurance product among masses. IRDAI is an autonomous body that was established in 1999 to regulate and develop the insurance Term Life Insurance Term life insurance guarantees payment of a

Cubesat INSPIRESAT-1 satellite  • The International Satellite Program in Research and Education’s (INSPIRE) INSPIRESat-1 CubeSat is prepared for Launch.  Keypoints: The Compact Ionosphere Probe on board this small research satellite will be used to study the earth’s ionosphere and will be launched into a low-earth orbit. The area of the atmosphere that is ionised by

Recently, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launched the Elder Line, the first Pan-India toll-free helpline number (14567) for Senior Citizens, ahead of International Day of Older Persons, which is observed on 1st October every Year. Earlier SAGE (Seniorcare Aging Growth Engine) initiative was launched. Key Points About: It provides information, guidance, emotional support

Recently, Cyclone Gulab made landfall on India’s east coast and weakened into a depression. Another cyclone–Shaheen–may form over the Arabian Sea from the remnant of cyclone Gulab. Key Points Named By: Gulab was a tropical cyclone and was named by Pakistan. It affected the coasts of south Odisha north Andhra Pradesh. According to WMO (World