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Government of India launches scheme for 100 % solarisation of Konark sun temple & Konark town

News:Government of India has launched a scheme for 100% solarisation of Konark sun temple and Konark town in Odisha. Facts: Objective: To develop the historical Sun temple town of Konark in Odisha as ‘Surya Nagri’ and to convey a message of synergy between the modern use of solar energy and the ancient Sun Temple. Implementation:… Continue reading Government of India launches scheme for 100 % solarisation of Konark sun temple & Konark town

Coir Geo textiles gets nod for Rural Road Construction

News:National Rural Infrastructure Development Agency(NRIDA) has announced that coir geo textiles will be used for construction of rural roads under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-III). Facts: Coir geotextiles is a woven net material made of coconut husk.  It is being used to check soil erosion, road-building and renovation of water bodies and landfills.… Continue reading Coir Geo textiles gets nod for Rural Road Construction

Cabinet approves Scheme for Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises

News:Union Cabinet has given its approval to Scheme for Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises for the unorganised sector on all India basis with an outlay of Rs.10,000 crore. Facts: Salient features Type: Centrally Sponsored Scheme with expenditure to be shared by Government of India and states at 60:40. Duration: It will be implemented over… Continue reading Cabinet approves Scheme for Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises

Dr Harsh Vardhan to take charge as WHO Executive Board chairman: what this means for India

News:Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan is set to take charge as the chairman of the WHO Executive Board at its 147th session. Facts: The World Health Organization(WHO) is governed by two decision making bodies — the World Health Assembly and the Executive Board. Composition: The Executive Board is composed of 34 members technically qualified… Continue reading Dr Harsh Vardhan to take charge as WHO Executive Board chairman: what this means for India

PM Vaya Vandana Yojana pension scheme extended till March 31, 2023

News:Government of India has extended Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY) pension scheme meant for senior citizens till March 31, 2023.  Facts: Launched Year: 2017. Aim:To provide social security during old age and to protect elderly persons aged 60 and above against a future fall in their interest income due to uncertain market conditions. Implementation:… Continue reading PM Vaya Vandana Yojana pension scheme extended till March 31, 2023

SCTIMST to organize commercial launch of Agappe Chitra Magna for detection of COVID 19

News: Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) in collaboration with Agappe Diagnostics Ltd has commercially launched the Agappe Chitra Magna Kit for detection of Covid-19. Facts: Agappe Chitra Magna:It is a magnetic nanoparticle-based RiboNucleic Acid (RNA) extraction kit for use during testing for the detection of COVID-19. Application: The kit can… Continue reading SCTIMST to organize commercial launch of Agappe Chitra Magna for detection of COVID 19

Certifying Quantum Entanglement: A step towards Quantum Security

News:Scientists from S N Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences, Kolkata have developed a novel protocol to find out whether a pair of electrons is in a Quantum entanglement state. Facts: Quantum Entanglement: It is the physical phenomenon that occurs when a pair or group of particles is generated and interacts in a way such… Continue reading Certifying Quantum Entanglement: A step towards Quantum Security

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