Author: ForumIAS

India’s first trans-shipment hub – Vallarpadam Terminal

News: Minister of State for Shipping has reviewed the development activities of India’s first trans-shipment hub – Vallarpadam Terminal. Facts: Vallarpadam Terminal: It is a part of the Cochin Port in Kochi, Kerala located on Vallarpadam Island. The terminal is proposed to be developed as the most preferred gateway for South India and leading trans-shipment… Continue reading India’s first trans-shipment hub – Vallarpadam Terminal

Digital Indo-Italian Business Mission on Food Processing

News: Union Minister for Food Processing Industries has addressed the opening session of Digital Indo- Italian Business Mission on Food Processing. Facts: Digital Indo- Italian Business Mission on Food Processing: It was organized by India, CII in association with the Italian Trade Agency(ITA) to promote innovations and partnerships in food processing technologies between India and… Continue reading Digital Indo-Italian Business Mission on Food Processing

Sun like stars hold key for Li increase in the Universe

News: Scientists from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics(IIA) have provided evidence for the first time that Lithium(Li) production is common among low mass Sun-like stars during their Helium (He) core burning phase. Facts: About the Study: Scientists performed a large-scale systematic investigation of the ‘He-flash’ (on-set of He-ignition at the star’s core via violent eruption)… Continue reading Sun like stars hold key for Li increase in the Universe

Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules Comes Into Force

News: Government has notified Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020. Facts: Aim: To prevent unfair trade practices in e-commerce, direct selling and also to protect the interest and rights of consumers. Rules: The rules will be applicable to all electronic retailers (e-tailers) registered in India or abroad but offering goods and services to Indian consumers. Key… Continue reading Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules Comes Into Force

TRIFED signs MoU with IIT Delhi under govt’s ‘Unnat Bharat Abhiyan’

News: Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India(TRIFED) has entered into a partnership with IIT Delhi under Unnat Bharat Abhiyan(UBA).This will allow Tribal entrepreneurs under the Van Dhan programme to get access to the expertise of the entire network of academic and research institutions under Unnat Bharat Abhiyan(UBA). Facts: Unnat Bharat Abhiyan: It was launched… Continue reading TRIFED signs MoU with IIT Delhi under govt’s ‘Unnat Bharat Abhiyan’

NASA to launch ASTHROS Mission to stratosphere

News: NASA has announced the launch of ASTHROS mission from Antarctica in 2023. Facts: ASTHROS stands for Astrophysics Stratospheric Telescope for High Spectral Resolution Observations at Submillimeter-wavelengths. Aim: To send a telescope into the stratosphere to observe wavelengths of light invisible from the Earth. Significance: The mission will help in trying to find answers about… Continue reading NASA to launch ASTHROS Mission to stratosphere

81 stressed housing projects approved under Special Window fund

News: Union Finance Minister has approved 81 projects under the Special Window for Affordable and Mid Income Housing(SWAMIH) fund. Facts: SWAMIH Investment Fund: It has been formed in 2019 to complete construction of stalled, RERA-registered affordable and mid-income category housing projects which are stuck due to paucity of funds. Fund: The fund has a target… Continue reading 81 stressed housing projects approved under Special Window fund

HRD Ministry creates committee to develop India as educational hub

Facts: Ministry of Human Resource and Development(HRD) has set up a committee headed by UGC Chairman DP Singh to:  Prepare guidelines to ensure more students ‘Stay in India and Study in India. Increase intake in top universities and start multi disciplinary and innovative programmes such as online lectures by eminent faculties abroad and joint degree… Continue reading HRD Ministry creates committee to develop India as educational hub

Blog
Academy
Community