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ASHA Workers

Accredited Social Health Activists-Launched under National Rural Health Mission, 2005 to create a link between the community and public health system in rural India. Ministry

Madden-Julian Oscillation

It is a tropical intraseasonal (30-60 days) fluctuation in atmospheric circulation and rainfall, moving eastward around the equator. It was discovered by Roland Madden and

Zudpi Jungles

They are a type of land classification found in the Indian state of Maharashtra, especially in Vidarbha region. Zudpi is a local Marathi term, and

Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana

Launched in 2017, implemented by Life Insurance Corporation of India. Its objective it to provide social security and ensure financial independence for senior citizens through

Pint of Science Festival

It is an annual global science outreach event that brings researchers into pubs, cafes and other informal venues to share their scientific discoveries with the

IMD-India Meteorological Department

It is the national meteorological service of India. It is the principal government agency responsible for meteorological observations, weather forecasting and seismology. It has headquarters

MPLADS

Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme: It was launched in December 1993 by the Government of India to enable MPs to recommend development works

POSHAN Scheme

POSHAN Abhiyaan (Prime Minister’s Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nutrition), also known as the National Nutrition Mission, was launched by the Government of India on 8th

Coller-Doolittle Prize

It is an international science award given for outstanding contributions to protein science, particularly in the field of protein structure and function. It is awarded