What is the News? Principal Scientific Adviser to Govt. of India inaugurated a Brainstorming Workshop to kick start an ambitious National Mission on “National Air Quality Resource Framework of India (NARFI)”. What is the National Air Quality Resource Framework of India (NARFI)? Developed by: The National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), Bengaluru with the support… Continue reading Brainstorming Workshop on National Air Quality Resource Framework of India(NARFI)
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How a noxious aquatic weed was used to make eco-friendly products, generate employment in rural Bengal
What is the News? Earth Trust Organization in West Bengal uses Water Hyacinth stems in preparing the biodegradable paper and other environmentally friendly daily-use products. What is Water Hyacinth? Water hyacinth scientifically known as Eichhornia crassipes Mart. (Pontederiaceae) is an aquatic weed common in water bodies across South Asia including India. It is not an… Continue reading How a noxious aquatic weed was used to make eco-friendly products, generate employment in rural Bengal
Explained: What is Odisha’s Mo Bus, recipient of the UN’s prestigious public service award?
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Mo Bus Service?3 What is the impact of the launch of Mo Bus Service?4 What are UN Public Service Awards? What is the News? The United Nations(UN) has awarded ten global initiatives with the prestigious UN Public Service Award (UNPSA). Odisha’s public transport service ‘Mo Bus’ is one… Continue reading Explained: What is Odisha’s Mo Bus, recipient of the UN’s prestigious public service award?
India’s GSAT-24 satellite launched, entire capacity leased Tata Play
What is the News? India’s GSAT-24 satellite was successfully placed into the geostationary orbit by French company Ariane space on its Ariane 5 space launch vehicle from Kourou in French Guiana in South America. What is GSAT 24? GSAT-24 is a 24-Ku band communication satellite. Purpose: The satellite will provide high-quality television, telecommunications, and broadcasting… Continue reading India’s GSAT-24 satellite launched, entire capacity leased Tata Play
Indian Oil unveils indoor solar cooking stove ‘Surya Nutan’
What is the News? Indian Oil Corporation Limited has developed an indoor solar cooking stove named Surya Nutan. What is Surya Nutan? Surya Nutan is a stationary, rechargeable and always a kitchen-connected indoor solar cooking system. Developed by: Indian Oil Corporation Limited Features: The stove works in a hybrid mode and is capable of running… Continue reading Indian Oil unveils indoor solar cooking stove ‘Surya Nutan’
India promises Sri Lanka ‘fullest support’
Contents1 What is the News?2 How serious is the Sri Lankan economic crisis?3 How is India providing assistance to Sri Lanka?4 India-Sri Lanka Cooperation What is the News? India has assured Sri Lanka of its “fullest support” to help the island nation tide over its unprecedented economic crisis. How serious is the Sri Lankan economic… Continue reading India promises Sri Lanka ‘fullest support’
India’s rivers are heating up due to climate change, shows study
Contents1 What is the News?2 About the study3 What are the key findings of the study?4 What is Dissolved Oxygen? What is the News? According to a study, climate change may turn India’s rivers into hostile environments for aquatic life by 2070-2100. About the study The study covered seven Indian basins: Ganga, Narmada, Cauvery, Sabarmati,… Continue reading India’s rivers are heating up due to climate change, shows study
India’s First Logistics Excellence Awards highlight the contributions of the Private Sector driving change and innovation in the Logistics Sector
What is the News? The Government of India has hosted its first-ever National Logistics Excellence Awards. What is the National Logistics Excellence Awards? Launched by: Ministry of Commerce and Industry Aim: To acknowledge the many logistics service providers in the country that have been able to display innovation, diversity and efficiency. Categories: The awards were… Continue reading India’s First Logistics Excellence Awards highlight the contributions of the Private Sector driving change and innovation in the Logistics Sector
Gujarat becomes first State in the country to launch Balika Panchayat
What is the News? Gujarat is the first state in the country to launch Balika Panchayat. What is Balika Panchayat? It is a unique initiative of the Gujarat Government under the ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ campaign. Aim: 1) To promote the social and political development of the girls, 2) To ensure their active participation of… Continue reading Gujarat becomes first State in the country to launch Balika Panchayat
PM inaugurates ‘Vanijya Bhawan’ and launches NIRYAT portal
What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated ‘Vanijya Bhawan’ and launched the NIRYAT portal. What is Vanijya Bhawan? It is a new premises of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It is designed as a smart building which incorporates the principles of sustainable architecture with a special focus on energy saving. It will… Continue reading PM inaugurates ‘Vanijya Bhawan’ and launches NIRYAT portal
