What is the News? The Prime Minister has participated in the ‘Udyami Bharat’ programme. During this, he launched several initiatives like 1) Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme, 2) Capacity Building of First-Time MSME Exporters(CBFTE) scheme, and 3) new features of the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) to ramp up the MSME sector. … Continue reading PM participates in ‘Udyami Bharat’ programme
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INS SATPURA ARRIVES AT PEARL HARBOUR IN HAWAII TO PARTICIPATE IN RIMPAC-22
What is the News? INS Satpura has entered Pearl Harbour in Hawaii Islands to participate in Rim of the Pacific(RIMPAC) exercise. Note: INS Satpura is an indigenously designed and built 6000-tonne guided missile stealth frigate equipped to seek and destroy adversary in air, surface and underwater. What is Exercise RIMPAC? It is one of the… Continue reading INS SATPURA ARRIVES AT PEARL HARBOUR IN HAWAII TO PARTICIPATE IN RIMPAC-22
Vritika Research Internship
What is the News? The one-month-long Vritika Research Internship was concluded with the valedictory function organized by CSIR-NIScPR. What is Vritika? VRITIKA is the call for initiation and practice in science through the Training and Skill Internship. Objective: To provide necessary knowledge on converting research data into an indexed publication and exposure to processing of… Continue reading Vritika Research Internship
High-speed expendable aerial target Abhyas successfully tested off Odisha coast
What is the News? India has successfully tested the indigenously-designed Abhyas – a High-speed Expendable Aerial Target(HEAT) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), off the coast of Odisha. What is Abhyas? Source: Wikipedia Designed and developed by: Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) of DRDO Purpose: It offers a realistic threat scenario for practice of weapon systems.Hence,… Continue reading High-speed expendable aerial target Abhyas successfully tested off Odisha coast
NITI Aayog and TIFAC Launch Report on Future Penetration of Electric Two-Wheelers in the Indian Market
What is the News? NITI Aayog and Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) have released a report titled ‘Forecasting Penetration of Electric Two-Wheelers in India’. Note: TIFAC is an autonomous organization set up in 1988 under the Department of Science & Technology to look ahead in the technology domain, assess the technology trajectories and… Continue reading NITI Aayog and TIFAC Launch Report on Future Penetration of Electric Two-Wheelers in the Indian Market
Commonwealth adopts ‘Living Lands Charter’ for future generations
What is the News? The Commonwealth leaders have adopted the Living Lands Charter at the 2022 Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Kigali, Rwanda. What is the Living Lands Charter? It is a non-binding agreement adopted by the Commonwealth member countries. Purpose: The charter mandates member countries to safeguard global land resources and arrest land… Continue reading Commonwealth adopts ‘Living Lands Charter’ for future generations
Explained: What is CAPSTONE, NASA’s new satellite?
What is the News? NASA has launched CAPSTONE, a microwave oven-sized CubeSat weighing just 55 pounds(25 kg). What is CAPSTONE? Full Form: Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation Experiment(CAPSTONE) Aim: To help reduce risk for future spacecraft by validating innovative navigation technologies and by verifying the dynamics of the halo-shaped orbit. Which orbit… Continue reading Explained: What is CAPSTONE, NASA’s new satellite?
Cabinet approves Computerization of Primary Agriculture Credit Societies(PACS)
What is the News? Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the Computerization of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS). The objective behind this is to increase the efficiency of PACS, bring transparency and accountability to their operations; facilitate PACS to diversify their business and undertake multiple activities/services. What are Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS)? Primary… Continue reading Cabinet approves Computerization of Primary Agriculture Credit Societies(PACS)
Explained: Amarnath Yatra, the legend and the pilgrimage
What is the News? After being suspended for two years due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Amarnath Yatra in the Himalayas of South Kashmir will begin on June 30 this year. What is Amarnath Yatra? Amarnath Yatra is an annual pilgrimage visit to the Amarnath cave shrine of Lord Shiva high up in the Himalayas.… Continue reading Explained: Amarnath Yatra, the legend and the pilgrimage
Nigeria’s latest lithium find: some key questions answered
What is the News? Recently, High-grade Lithium has been discovered in Nigeria. What is Lithium? Click Here to read about it What is High-Grade Lithium? The Geological Agency described lithium as high grade because it is found with 1-13% oxide content. Normally exploration begins at levels as low as 0.4%. Note: Grade (in %) is… Continue reading Nigeria’s latest lithium find: some key questions answered
