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Explained: What RBI discontinuing 7.75% saving bonds means to investors

News: Government of India has discontinued the 7.75% savings (taxable) bonds,2018 for subscription. Facts: The 7.75% Savings(Taxable) Bonds,2018 were issued with effect from January,2018. Eligibility: The bonds were available for subscription to resident citizens/Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) to invest in a taxable bond. Investment: The minimum investment in this bond starts at Rs 1,000 with… Continue reading Explained: What RBI discontinuing 7.75% saving bonds means to investors

DRDO develops Ultra Swachh for disinfection of PPEs, electronic items, fabrics

News:Defence Research and Development Organization(DRDO) has developed a disinfection unit named Ultra Swachh. Facts: Purpose: To disinfect a wide range of materials, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs), electronics items, fabrics and others. Bodies Involved: Developed by Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences, laboratory of DRDO with industry partner Gel Craft Health care Private Ltd.… Continue reading DRDO develops Ultra Swachh for disinfection of PPEs, electronic items, fabrics

IT Minister Launches National AI Portal of India

News: Union Minister for Electronics and IT has launched India’s National Artificial Intelligence(AI) Portal called www.ai.gov.in and National Program for the youth called “Responsible AI for Youth”. Facts: National Artificial Intelligence(AI) Portal: Bodies Involved: It has been jointly developed by the Ministry of Electronics and IT and IT Industry.  The National e-Governance Division of Ministry… Continue reading IT Minister Launches National AI Portal of India

Indian National Supermodel to predict the future of coronavirus spread

News:Department of Science and Technology(DST) has begun work on the creation of a Covid -19 Indian National Supermodel. Facts: Aim: To forecast the spread of coronavirus and also monitor the future transmission of infection with the aim to assist governments in enhancing disease surveillance measures. Bodies Involved: Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR)… Continue reading Indian National Supermodel to predict the future of coronavirus spread

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