What is the News? The Union Minister for MSME has launched the MSME Innovative Scheme (Incubation, Design and IPR) along with the MSME IDEA HACKATHON 2022. What is the MSME Innovative Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of MSME Aim: a) To promote and support untapped creativity of the MSME sector and b) To act as a… Continue reading Union Minister launches MSME Innovative Scheme (Incubation, Design and IPR) & MSME IDEA HACKATHON 2022 under MSME Champions Scheme
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RBI launches UPI123Pay that allows UPI payments on feature phones
What is the News? Reserve Bank of India has launched new UPI service for feature phones called UPI123Pay. It has also launched a 24×7 helpline for digital payments called ‘Digisaathi’. What is UPI123Pay? UPI 123PAY is a three-step offline method to initiate and execute transactions that will work on simple feature phones. It will allow… Continue reading RBI launches UPI123Pay that allows UPI payments on feature phones
Novel strategy to synthesize solid adsorbents for CO2 capture and utilization discovered
What is the News? Indian Scientists have discovered a strategy to synthesize novel solid adsorbents for CO2 capture and utilization. What is Carbon Capture and Utilization(CCU)? Carbon Capture and Utilization(CCU) is the process of capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) to be recycled for further usage. CCU is a growing field of research focusing on reducing CO2… Continue reading Novel strategy to synthesize solid adsorbents for CO2 capture and utilization discovered
Colombo Security Conclave: Doval calls for regional response to maritime challenges
What is the News? The 5th Edition of Colombo Security Conclave(CSC) has started in Maldives. The conclave was attended by National Security Advisors and representatives from India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Mauritius, Bangladesh and Seychelles. Note: Bangladesh and Seychelles attended as observers at this conclave meeting. What is the Colombo Security Conclave? India, Maldives, and Sri… Continue reading Colombo Security Conclave: Doval calls for regional response to maritime challenges
RSETIs (Rural Self Employment Training Institutes) launches new batches of women-centric courses as part of the Iconic Week campaign under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
What is the News? To mark International Women’s Day 2022, new batches of women-centric courses were started by RSETIs (Rural Self Employment Training Institutes) across the country. What is Rural Self Employment Training Institutes(RSETIs) Programme? Rural Self Employment Training Institutes(RSETIs) programme is a three-way partnership between the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), State Governments and… Continue reading RSETIs (Rural Self Employment Training Institutes) launches new batches of women-centric courses as part of the Iconic Week campaign under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
Cabinet approves establishment of WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in India
What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine(WHO GCTM). What is WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (WHO GCTM)? WHO GCTM will be the first and only global outposted Centre (office) for traditional medicine across the globe. It will be established under the Ministry… Continue reading Cabinet approves establishment of WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in India
Cabinet approves Amendment of the Second Schedule to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 for specifying rate of royalty in respect of certain minerals
What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Mines for amendment of the Second Schedule of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. What is the purpose of the amendment? The amendment specifies the rate of royalty in respect of certain minerals like Glauconite, Potash, Emerald,… Continue reading Cabinet approves Amendment of the Second Schedule to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 for specifying rate of royalty in respect of certain minerals
Explained: What was the Pal-Dadhvav massacre, whose centenary the Gujarat govt is observing?
What is the News? On March 7, the Gujarat government marked 100 years of the Pal-Dadhvav killings, calling it a massacre “bigger than the Jallianwala Bagh”. What is Pal – Dadhvav massacre? Pal – Dadhvav massacre took place on March 7,1922 in Pal-Chitariya and Dadhvaav villages of Sabarkantha district, then part of Idar state (present-day… Continue reading Explained: What was the Pal-Dadhvav massacre, whose centenary the Gujarat govt is observing?
Scientists develop energy-efficient hydrogen production by urea electrolysis
What is the News? Indian Scientists have designed an electrocatalyst system for energy-efficient hydrogen production with the help of the electrolysis of urea. Hydrogen Production by Urea electrolysis The energy requirement for the production of hydrogen through water electrolysis can be reduced by 70% through urea electrolysis. This can be done by replacing the energy-intensive… Continue reading Scientists develop energy-efficient hydrogen production by urea electrolysis
Ministry of Tourism invites final comments on draft report for setting up National Digital Tourism Mission
What is the News? The Ministry of Tourism has released a draft report on the proposed National Digital Tourism Mission. About India’s Tourism Sector Contribution to GDP: Direct and indirect contribution of tourism to GDP is approximately 5% in 2018-19. International Tourist Arrivals (ITAs): With 17.9 million ITAs in 2019, India is at 23rd position… Continue reading Ministry of Tourism invites final comments on draft report for setting up National Digital Tourism Mission
