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TIFAC explores best methods to revive Indian economy post COVID-19

News:Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) is preparing a white paper to strategize revival of post-COVID 19 Indian economy. Facts: TIFAC is an autonomous technology think tank set up in 1988 Parent Body: Department of Science & Technology (DST) Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Science and Technology Mandate: Assess the technology trajectories, and support innovation… Continue reading TIFAC explores best methods to revive Indian economy post COVID-19

Iran launches first military satellite- Noor

News: Iran launched Noor satellite Facts: It is Iran’s first military satellite. Additional Facts: India’s military satellites: GSAT-7 military communications satellite used by Indian Navy GSAT-7A: military communications satellite used by the Indian Air Force with Indian Army using 30% of capacity.

Cabinet okays Rs 15,000 crore for ‘India COVID-19 emergency response, health system preparedness package’

News: The Union Cabinet approved investments of Rs. 15,000 crore for ‘India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package’. Facts: Aim: Enhance emergency response to slow and limit COVID-19 in India Objectives: Development of diagnostics and COV1D-dedicated treatment facilities,  Centralized procurement of essential medical equipment and drugs required for treatment of infected patients,  Strengthen… Continue reading Cabinet okays Rs 15,000 crore for ‘India COVID-19 emergency response, health system preparedness package’

World Press Freedom Index

News:World Press Freedom Index 2020 has been released by the Reporters Without Borders(RSF). Facts: The index has been published every year since 2002. It ranks 180 countries based on following parameters a) pluralism, b) media independence c) environment and self-censorship d) legislative framework e) Transparency f) Infrastructure and g) Abuses. Key Takeaways: Top 3: Norway,… Continue reading World Press Freedom Index

Saiyam app

News:The mobile application Saiyam has been developed by the Pune Municipal Corporation under the Smart Cities Mission. Facts: Aim:To effectively track the home-quarantined citizens and ensure that they are staying in the home. Under this,citizens movements are monitored centrally through GPS and are marked as Red, Amber or Green. Red signifies that the person has… Continue reading Saiyam app

NASA discovers Earth like Exoplanet- Kepler-1649c

News:NASA’s Kepler Space Telescope has discovered an Earth like exoplanet called Kepler-1649c. Facts: Kepler-1649c is an exoplanet which is nearly the size of Earth and is located nearly 300 light-years from Earth.  The planet is located in its star’s habitable zone. Additional Facts: Exoplanet:It is a planet outside the Solar System.The first confirmation of detection… Continue reading NASA discovers Earth like Exoplanet- Kepler-1649c

Renewable Energy Manufacturing Parks

News:The Ministry of Renewable Energy has asked all states and ports to identify lands that can be used to set up Renewable energy(RE) manufacturing Parks. Facts: Aim:To meet the domestic demands as well as to attract firms shifting base from China amid COVID-19 pandemic which has disrupted supply chains. Functions: These parks will:- manufacture equipment… Continue reading Renewable Energy Manufacturing Parks

Organisation of Islamic Cooperation(OIC)

News:Organisation of Islamic Cooperation(OIC) has asked the Indian government to take steps to protect Muslim minorities who are facing Islamophobia amidst the COVID-19 crisis. Facts: The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation(OIC) is the second largest intergovernmental organization after the United Nations. Established: 1969 Aim: To work as a collective voice of the Muslim world by safeguarding… Continue reading Organisation of Islamic Cooperation(OIC)

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