May 2021

GUJARAT Gujarat: ‘Maru Kumbhar’ caste included in Socially and Educationally Backward Class   The Gujarat government has decided to include ‘Maru Kumbhar’ caste in the list of Socially and Educationally Backward Classes. According to the list of the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, ‘Kumbhar’ and its sub-castes have been included in No. 99 in the list of Socially … Read more

GUJARAT Gujarat: Financial aid brings solace to Covid orphans   Taking a leaf from Madhya Pradesh, the Gujarat government recently announced a monthly assistance of Rs 4,000 for children who have been orphaned in Covid-19 pandemic. The financial assistance will continue till the child is 18 years old. INTERNATIONAL SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Launched 60 Starlink Satellites … Read more

GUJARAT Gujarat’s allocation to health dipping   Although the Centre has asked the states to increase budgetary spending to provide better health facilities, the Gujarat government has over the past few years reduced its healthcare allocation. The Union government’s advice was made under the new National Health Policy, which was announced in 2017. The Gujarat government’s reduction in the healthcare allocation could … Read more

GUJARAT Gujarat CM launches coronavirus-free village campaign   Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani launched ‘Marun Gaam: Corona-Mukt Gaam’ (My Village: Corona-Free Village) campaign on the occasion of the state’s foundation day. The campaign was launched to check the spread of infection due to coronavirus at village level to ensure the villagers remain free from the pandemic. … Read more

GUJARAT Gujarat: Panel for Class X mass promotion move   Gujarat government has decided to form a committee to look into the challenges and issues arising from mass promotion to Class X students and find solutions. “The decision to cancel board exams will pose a challenge to the education department for enrolling students who plan … Read more

GUJARAT Rs 1.5 lakh/kg: Gujarat scientists grow one of costliest mushrooms   Scientists at Kutch-based Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology (GUIDE) have successfully cultivated – ‘cordyceps militaris’ – a mushroom species that traditionally found its use in Chinese and Tibetan herbal medicines. The scientists grew the mushrooms in 35 jars in a controlled environment in a laboratory within 90 … Read more