Mission Kavach Kundal
The state government of Maharashtra has launched a special Covid-19 vaccination drive named as Mission Kavach Kundal, with the target of inoculating 15 lakh people every day. The week-long drive has been organised from October 08 to October 14, 2021. The
India officially joined the High Ambition Coalition (HAC) for Nature and People
On 7thOctober2021, India officially joined the High Ambition Coalition (HAC) for Nature and People, a group of more than 70 countries encouraging the adoption of the global goal to protect 30x30. HAC members currently include a mix of countries in the
The WHO has approved the first vaccine that can help prevent malaria
The WHO has approved the first vaccine that can help prevent malaria. Every year more than 4 lakh people die due to malaria. Africa is the most affected by malaria, especially African children. This vaccine is effective against Plasmodium falciparum,
Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS)
The Ministry of Textiles has approved continuation of the Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS) with a total outlay of Rs 160 crore. The scheme will continue up to March 2026. Infrastructural support, market access, design and technology up-gradation support
Cyclone Shaheen hits Oman
Cyclone Shaheen strikes parts of Oman and Iran on 5 October 2021. It is rare for storms of this power to hit Oman's northern Arabian Sea coast. the cyclone has been named as Shaheen by Qatar. Just a few days
Indian Railways’ 1st Vertical Lift Sea Bridge at Rameswaram
The New Pamban Bridge in the state of Tamil Nadu is all set to become the nation’s first Vertical Lift Railway Sea Bridge. The new bridge, which would be 2.07 kilometres long, will connect Rameswaram to the mainland in Tamil
E-Shram portal
On August 26, 2021, the Ministry of Labour and Employment (MOLE) launched the E-Shram, the web portal for creating a National Database of Unorganized Workers (NDUW) including migrant workers, construction workers, gig and platform workers, etc., which will be seeded
Pandora paper leak
What are the Pandora Papers? These are 11.9 million leaked files from 14 global corporate services firms which set up about 29,000 off-the-shelf companies and private trusts in not just obscure tax jurisdictions but also countries such as Singapore, New Zealand,
Jal Jeevan Mission
Jal Jeevan Mission is envisioned to provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections by 2024 to all households in rural India. objectives of the Mission are: To provide Functional Tap Connections FHTC to every rural household.To prioritize provision
V R Chaudhari takes over as IAF chief
Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Vivek Ram Chaudhari, who took over as the 27th Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) from ACM R.K.S. Bhadauria on Thursday has said his focus would be to enhance the overall capabilities of the IAF. Vivek