The Indian Delegation At COP-24

Context: The 24th meeting of Conference of Parties (COP-24) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will be held at Katowice, Poland from 2nd December 2018 to 14th December…

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Atmosphere & Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems & Services (ACROSS)

Context: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister has approved continuation of the nine sub-schemes of the umbrella scheme "Atmosphere & Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems &…

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PAISA Portal

Context: A centralized electronic platform for processing interest subvention on bank loans to beneficiaries under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM) named “PAiSA – Portal for Affordable Credit and Interest Subvention Access”,…

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Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP)

Context: Recently the Union Health Ministry did soft-launch of the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) segment of Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP) in seven states today. About Integrated Health Information…

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Himalayan State Regional Council

Context:  NITI Aayog has constituted the ‘Himalayan State Regional Council’ to ensure sustainable development of the Indian Himalayan region. More about the Council: Composition:  The Himalayan State Regional Council will be chaired…

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