What is the news? The Ministry of Science & Technology has decided to promote a unique Start-up in Daylight Harvesting Technology. What is Daylight Harvesting? Daylight Harvesting works on the simple premise that facilities can optimally utilize natural light where available and cut down on the use of artificial light during daylight hours. Benefits: a)… Continue reading Ministry of Science & Technology has decided to promote a unique, possibly India’s first, Start-up in latest Daylight Harvesting Technology
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Ministry of Tourism starts Swadesh Darshan Awards in different categories, invites entries from States/UTs
What is the news? The Ministry of Tourism has constituted the Swadesh Darshan Awards. What are Swadesh Darshan Awards? Constituted by: Ministry of Tourism Aim: To highlight best practices undertaken by the State Governments, Union Territories and various implementation agencies in planning, design and operations, efficient project monitoring, attracting private investments, operations and maintenance. Categories:… Continue reading Ministry of Tourism starts Swadesh Darshan Awards in different categories, invites entries from States/UTs
200 Students and Indian Nationals from Ukraine arrive in Delhi as part of “Operation Ganga”
What is the news? Around 200 students and Indian citizens from Ukraine have been evacuated from Ukraine and brought back to India as part of Operation Ganga. What is Operation Ganga? Operation Ganga is the initiative launched by the Government of India to bring back Indians stranded in Ukraine. What are the steps taken under… Continue reading 200 Students and Indian Nationals from Ukraine arrive in Delhi as part of “Operation Ganga”
India signs Host Country Agreement with the International Telecommunication Union for establishment of Area Office & Innovation Center at New Delhi
What is the news? India’s Union Minister of Communications and Secretary General of International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has signed the Host Country Agreement (HCA) for the establishment of an Area Office & Innovation Center of ITU in New Delhi. What is the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)? International Telecommunication Union(ITU) is the United Nations specialized agency… Continue reading India signs Host Country Agreement with the International Telecommunication Union for establishment of Area Office & Innovation Center at New Delhi
SARAS 3 radio telescope refutes recent claim of the discovery of a radio wave signal from cosmic dawn
Contents1 What is the news?2 Background3 What did the SARAS 3 radio telescope find about this claim?4 What is SARAS 3 Radio Telescope?5 Why is it difficult to detect radio wave signals from an early period of the Universe? What is the news? Indian astronomers have refuted the recent claim of a discovery of a… Continue reading SARAS 3 radio telescope refutes recent claim of the discovery of a radio wave signal from cosmic dawn
Gujarat: SIMBA to give distinct identity to each Asiatic lion
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is SIMBA?3 How does SIMBA work?4 What is the significance of SIMBA? What is the news? The Gujarat forest department has developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based software named SIMBA. What is SIMBA? SIMBA or Software with Intelligent Marking Based Identification of Asiatic lions is an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based software… Continue reading Gujarat: SIMBA to give distinct identity to each Asiatic lion
Perini dance performance leave devotees spellbound
What is the news? A scintillating Perini dance performance by artists at Shiva Stuthi, a cultural event, held in Telangana has left the audience awestruck. What is Perini Dance? Perini is an ancient dance form from Telangana. This dance form prospered during the Kakatiya dynasty. This dance form is also called ‘Dance of Warriors’. It… Continue reading Perini dance performance leave devotees spellbound
‘Make in India’ more crucial from prism of national security: PM Modi
What is the news? The Prime Minister has addressed a post-Budget webinar on ‘Make in India’. What are the key highlights from the PM’s speech? Reduce Dependence on Imports: Make in India and atma nirbharta (self-reliance) is the need of the hour especially in the context of National Security. But for this, Indian Companies need… Continue reading ‘Make in India’ more crucial from prism of national security: PM Modi
Explained: What are cluster bombs and thermobaric weapons, allegedly used by Russia against Ukrainians?
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Cluster Munitions?3 What are Thermobaric Weapons?4 Is using Cluster and Thermobaric Weapons illegal? What is the News? Human rights groups Amnesty International and Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States has accused Russia of using cluster bombs and vacuum bombs in the ongoing war. What are Cluster Munitions? Cluster… Continue reading Explained: What are cluster bombs and thermobaric weapons, allegedly used by Russia against Ukrainians?
Government has approved continuation of Umbrella Scheme “Relief and Rehabilitation of Migrants and Repatriates”
What is the News? The government has approved the continuation of the seven existing sub-schemes under the Umbrella Scheme “Relief and Rehabilitation of Migrants and Repatriates” for the period 2021-22 to 2025-26. What is the “Relief and Rehabilitation of Migrants and Repatriates” Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs Aim: To enable migrants and repatriates,… Continue reading Government has approved continuation of Umbrella Scheme “Relief and Rehabilitation of Migrants and Repatriates”
