What is the news? In Budget 2022, the Finance Minister has announced several initiatives for the education Sector. What are the initiatives announced in the Education Sector in Budget 2022? DESH-Stack e-portal: Digital Ecosystem for Skilling and Livelihood (DESH-Stack e-portal) will be launched to empower citizens to skill, reskill or upskill through online training. Digital… Continue reading Digital varsity and e-content for schools planned
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Centre to set up high-level panel on urban policies
What is the news? The Finance Minister has announced plans to set up a high-level committee of planners, economists and institutions to provide recommendations on issues and policies related to the urban sector. What is the need of a High Level Panel on Urban Planning? By 2047, nearly half of India’s population is likely to… Continue reading Centre to set up high-level panel on urban policies
Home Delivery of medicines to begin from tomorrow under Services e-Health Assistance and Teleconsultation (SeHAT)
What is the news? The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has launched services for home delivery of medicines for veterans and serving military personnel services under an online medical consultation platform named Services e-Health Assistance and Teleconsultation (SeHAT). What is SeHAT Initiative? SeHAT initiative was launched in May 2021. It is the tri-services teleconsultation service of… Continue reading Home Delivery of medicines to begin from tomorrow under Services e-Health Assistance and Teleconsultation (SeHAT)
Launch of the Global Center of Excellence in Affordable and Clean Energy (GCoE-ACE) at IIT Dharwad
What is the News? A virtual function was held to mark the launch of the Global Centre of Excellence in Affordable and Clean Energy(GCoE-ACE) at the Indian Institute of Technology, Dharwad (IITDh), Karnataka. What is the purpose of the Global Centre of Excellence for Affordable and Clean Energy (GCoE-ACE)? The Centre has been established with… Continue reading Launch of the Global Center of Excellence in Affordable and Clean Energy (GCoE-ACE) at IIT Dharwad
Indian scientists develop efficient and durable solar cells by tuning the length and porosity of nanorods
What is the News? Indian Scientists have devised a new process for increasing the efficiency and stability of Titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanorods based on Perovskite Solar Cells (PSC). What are Perovskite Solar Cells(PSC)? Perovskite Solar Cells(PSC) is a type of solar cell that includes a perovskite-structured compound, most commonly a hybrid organic-inorganic lead or tin… Continue reading Indian scientists develop efficient and durable solar cells by tuning the length and porosity of nanorods
At UNSC meet on Ukraine, India walks the tightrope
What is the News? At the UN Security Council, India has played a tightrope walk on the Russia-Ukraine issue, with a slight tilt towards the Russian position. What is the Russia-Ukraine Conflict? Click Here to read about it What had happened at the UNSC regarding the Russia-Ukraine issue? The United States had requested an open… Continue reading At UNSC meet on Ukraine, India walks the tightrope
What is a Bomb Cyclone?
What is the News? The US East Coast is bracing itself for a “bomb cyclone” that is on course to barrel in from the mid-Atlantic. What is Bomb Cyclone? A bomb cyclone is a winter cyclone. It occurs through the process known as bombogenesis. Note: The word “bombogenesis” is a combination of cyclogenesis which describes… Continue reading What is a Bomb Cyclone?
New genus of parasitic flowering plant discovered from Nicobar Islands
What is the news? A new genus of a parasitic flowering plant named “Septemeranthus” has recently been discovered from the Nicobar group of islands. What is Septemeranthus? Septemeranthus belongs to the family Loranthaceae, a hemi-parasite under the sandalwood order Santalales. Note: Loranthaceae is currently represented by nine genera and are found all across India. It… Continue reading New genus of parasitic flowering plant discovered from Nicobar Islands
This is a great moment for India to see the Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas temples being submitted for inscription in the World Heritage List:Union Minister
What is the news? Hoysala Temples of Belur, Halebid and Somnathapura in Karnataka have been finalised as India’s nomination for consideration as World Heritage for the year 2022-2023. Note: The ‘Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysala’ have been on UNESCO’s Tentative list since 2014. What are Sacred Ensembles of Hoysala? Sacred Ensembles of Hoysala were built… Continue reading This is a great moment for India to see the Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas temples being submitted for inscription in the World Heritage List:Union Minister
3rd World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day
What is the news? World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day was observed to raise awareness for neglected tropical diseases. What is World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day? World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day is observed every year on January 30. Aim: To serve as a catalyst to translate awareness into action, secure increased resources for neglected tropical… Continue reading 3rd World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day
