2016 Archives - Page 5 of 22 - RajRAS

National Day of Ayurveda: Launched-

Ayurveda, India’s natural system of healing has spread worldwide as an innovative and comprehensive system of mind-body medicine. Recognizing the importance of Ayurveda, Ministry of AYUSH decided to celebrate the National Ayurveda Day every year on Dhanwantari Jayanti (Dhanteras). This year, it was celebrated on 28th October 2016. Why on Dhanteras? Well because, Dhanteras is originally Dhanvantari Jayanti. So Who […]

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Draft National Water Framework Bill 2016

Recently, The Union Government came up with Draft of National Water Framework Bill, 2016 aimed to develop and manage river basins in an integrated manner to provide equitable share of water. The draft also proposes to establish river basin authority for each inter-state basin to ensure optimum and sustainable development of rivers and valleys. The Bill is

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Sagarmala: Program for Port-led Development

A recent report has highlighted that Government’s ambitious push to port-led development under the Sagarmala project will help in saving as much as INR 35,000 – 40, ooo Crore per annum in logistic costs by year 2025. The report pointed out significant potential for moving raw materials and finished products using coastal shipping and inland waterways which

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Regional Connectivity Scheme: UDAN Explained

Civil Aviation Minister Shri P Ashok Gajapathi Raju launched the Ministry’s much awaited Regional Connectivity Scheme “ UDAN” in New Delhi. UDAN or Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik – is an innovative scheme to develop the regional aviation market aiming to make flying a reality for the small town common man. The scheme will take-off by Jan

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Avian Influenza- Bird flu

Recently, there has been reports of avian influenza or bird flu in Delhi and surrounding states have also released cautionary statements. What is Avian Influenza? Avian influenza is known informally as avian flu or bird flu and refers to “influenza” caused by viruses adapted to birds. These flu viruses occur naturally among birds. Wild birds worldwide carry the

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