One Nation, One Subscription scheme launched from today
The Central Government launched the 'One Nation, One Subscription (ONOS)' scheme from today i.e. 1 January.
- Through this, students and researchers can easily access more than 30 major international journals through a digital portal.
- ONOS will be operated by the Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET), which comes under the University Grants Commission (UGC).
- Under the ONOS scheme, a budget of Rs 6 thousand crore has been allocated for a period of three years.
- This scheme will be implemented in two phases. In the first phase, more than 13,400 journals based on science, technology, engineering, medical, mathematics, management and humanities will be made available.
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Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana to continue till 2025-26
The Central Government has approved the continuation of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana and Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme till 2025-26.
- Also, the Cabinet announced an additional subsidy of Rs 3850 crore to companies manufacturing DAP fertilizer.
- The allocation for the crop insurance scheme has been increased to Rs 69,516 crore.
- A budget of Rs 824.77 crore has also been allocated to expand innovation and technology in the agricultural sector.
- 9 states are in the process of implementing WINDS. These include Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Puducherry, Assam, Odisha, Karnataka, Uttarakhand and Rajasthan.
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Ban on wearing burqa in Switzerland from today
From January 1, a ban has come into effect in Switzerland on women covering their face completely with hijab, burqa or any other means in public places.
- For violating this law, a fine of up to 1,000 Swiss Francs i.e. approximately 96 thousand rupees will be imposed.
- Before Switzerland, laws regarding this have also been made in Belgium, France, Denmark, Austria, Netherlands and Bulgaria.
- After this law, women will not be able to cover their faces completely in public places like public offices, public transport, restaurants, shops and other places.
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