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Task Force on NIP submits final report to Finance Minister

News:The Task Force on the National Infrastructure Pipeline(NIP) for 2019-25 has submitted its Final Report to the Finance Minister. Facts: National Infrastructure Pipeline(NIP): It is the investment plan unveiled by the Central Government for enhancing infrastructure in identified sectors for a period of five years from 2020-25 with the aim to help India reach a… Continue reading Task Force on NIP submits final report to Finance Minister

Jharkhand’s chhau dancers and artisans take a battle stance against COVID-19

News:In Jharkhand, Chhau Dancers are making traditional masks to fight against COVID-19 instead of celebrating chhau Dance. Facts: Chhau dance is a tradition from eastern India that enacts episodes from epics including the Mahabharata and Ramayana, local folklore and abstract themes.  Its three distinct styles hail from the regions of Seraikella (Jharkhand), Purulia (West Bengal)… Continue reading Jharkhand’s chhau dancers and artisans take a battle stance against COVID-19

Raja Ravi Varma, the painter who helped Indians bring their gods home

News: 29th April is the birth anniversary of the famed Indian painter Raja Ravi Varma(1848-1906). Facts: Raja Ravi Varma was born in Travancore (Kerala).He was patronised by Ayilyam Thirunal, the then ruler of Travancore. Contributions: He is remembered for giving Indians their western, classical representations of Hindu gods and goddesses. He gave birth to affordable… Continue reading Raja Ravi Varma, the painter who helped Indians bring their gods home

APEC economy to reduce by 2.7% in 2020

News:According to the APEC Secretariat, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region is expected to post a 2.7% economic decline in 2020 due to the impact of COVID-19. Facts: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation(APEC): It is a regional economic forum established in 1989 to leverage the growing interdependence of the Asia-Pacific. Aim: To create greater prosperity for the people… Continue reading APEC economy to reduce by 2.7% in 2020

NEET applies to minority colleges: SC

News:The Supreme Court ruled that the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) is mandatory for admission to medical colleges run by religious and linguistic minority communities. Facts: Background: Minority educational institutions had filed petitions arguing that imposition of NEET would violate their fundamental rights of religious freedom, to manage their religious affairs, to administer their institutions. Key… Continue reading NEET applies to minority colleges: SC

HCARD, a robot, to assist frontline COVID-19 healthcare warriors

News: Durgapur-based CSIR lab, Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute developed Hospital Care Assistive Robotic Device (HCARD) Facts: HCARD is a robotic device. It can work both in automatic as well as manual modes of navigation Significance: Effective for frontline healthcare officials dealing with COVID-19 patients in delivering services while maintaining mandatory physical distancing.

Electrostatic Disinfection Technology Transferred for Commercialization

News: CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIR-CSIO), Chandigarh, designed and developed Electrostatic Disinfection Technology. Facts: Electrostatic Disinfection Machine is based on the electrostatic principle. Use: It produces uniform and fine spray droplets of disinfectants to kill microorganisms and viruses.  Significance: It is found to be efficient and effective in stopping the spread of coronavirus and other… Continue reading Electrostatic Disinfection Technology Transferred for Commercialization

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