News of The Day – 20th September 2024 SOURCES: The Hindu, Indian Express, Live Mint, Business Standard, Economic Times, and PIB. News Headline Source Syllabus What To Know? Harappan civilisation: enigma remains even after 100 years of exploration The Hindu GS Read More …
Day: September 20, 2024
100 Years of Harappan Civilization
Context The Harappan civilization, also known as the Indus Valley Civilization, has captivated archaeologists, historians, and the public for over a century since its discovery in 1924. Despite extensive exploration and research, many enigmas surrounding this ancient Bronze Age civilization Read More …
Union Cabinet Approves Kovind Panel’s ‘One Nation, One Election’ Proposal
Context The Union Cabinet unanimously approved the one nation one election proposal, paving the way for simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha, state Assembly and local bodies. About The Union Cabinet has widened the guidelines of the High-Level Committee on One Nation Read More …
White Revolution 2.0 to empower women:
Context On September 19, 2024, Union Minister Amit Shah unveiled ‘White Revolution 2.0’, a comprehensive initiative aimed at empowering women farmers and creating job opportunities in rural areas while reducing malnutrition through increased milk consumption. Key Focus Areas of White Read More …
Pradhan Mantri-Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PMJUGA)
Context The Union Cabinet approved Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan for enhancing the socio-financial circumstance of tribal groups. About The outlay of the scheme is Rs.79,156 crore (Central Share: Rs.56,333 crore and State Share: Rs. 22,823 crore). It will cover around Read More …
Bio-RIDE Scheme
Context The Union Cabinet approved the Biotechnology Research Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development (Bio-RIDE) scheme to support current studies and development in biotechnology. About Bio-RIDE combines two present schemes — Biotechnology Research and Development (R&D) and Industrial and Entrepreneurship Development (I&ED) — with Read More …