Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya chaired a high level meeting on 5th January to review the status of Kala-Azar disease in the four endemic states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and West Bengal. Key points
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Kala-Azar: Only one block of Jharkhand is in the endemic category
Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development (BIND) Scheme
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the proposal of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting regarding Central Sector Scheme “Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development” (BIND) at a cost of ₹2,539.61 crore for infrastructure development of Prasar Bharati.
Cabinet approves National Green Hydrogen Mission
The Union Cabinet on January 4 approved National Green Hydrogen Mission with an initial outlay of Rs.19,744 crore. The mission also includes an outlay of Rs.17,490 crore for the SIGHT programme, Rs.1,466 crore for pilot projects, Rs.400 crore for R&D, and Rs. 388 crore towards other Mission components. Salient features of National Green Hydrogen Mission
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Feasibility study to be taken up for ten ropeway projects
Feasibility studies for 10 ropeway projects are to be undertaken by the Central Government. The National Highways Logistics Management Ltd (NHLML), a 100 per cent owned special purpose vehicle of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), has been assigned to develop ropeways projects under Parvatmala Pariyojana in the entire country. Key points (Sources: Business Line and PIB)
50 centrally protected monuments have gone missing-Ministry of Culture
The Ministry of Culture has told Parliament that 50 of India’s 3,693 centrally protected monuments have gone missing. Key points Causes Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act (AMASR Act) (Source: Indian Express)
Ministry of Power notifies Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2022
The Union Ministry Power on 29th December notified the Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2022. These rules were notified in exercise of the powers conferred by section 176 of the Electricity Act, 2003. Salient features of Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2022 (Source: BL and Ministry of Power)
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What is glycaemic index (GI)?
An agricultural firm based in Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu’s Thanjavur district, has come up with a novel, unique and patented rice that is gluten free and has a low glycemic index. The produce — branded as Village Rice — has been cultivated using good agricultural practices, however, has no genetically modified organism in it, says the company’s CEO. What is glycaemic index (GI)?
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President of India Inaugurates Samvidhan Udyan at Raj Bhavan Jaipur
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu inaugurated Samvidhan Udyan, Mayur Stambh, National Flag Post, statues of Mahatma Gandhi and Maharana Pratap at Raj Bhavan, Jaipur on January 3, 2023. Key points
Gaan Ngai festival of the Zeliangrong community
In Manipur, the Gaan Ngai festival of the Zeliangrong community was celebrated on January 4, 2023. About Gaan Ngai festival
NTPC starts India’s first green hydrogen blending operation in PNG network
NTPC Ltd commissions India’s first green hydrogen blending project. The green hydrogen blending has been started in the piped natural gas (PNG) network of NTPC Kawas township, Surat. Key points
No rhinos poached in Assam in 2022 for 1st time in 45 years
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has complimented the people of Assam for their efforts toward rhino conservation in the state after zero poaching incidents were reported in 2022. Key points About Indian rhinoceros Causes of poaching Conservation measures (Sources: HT and Indian Express)
Yo-Yo Test and Dexa scans
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the (re)introduction of the Yo-Yo Test and the introduction of Dexa scans for the purposes of selection to the team. About Yo-Yo test Dexa (dual x-ray absorptiometry) scans (Sources: Indian Express and CDC)