What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology(MeitY) has proposed to establish “Federated Digital Identities”. What is Federated Digital Identities? It is one unique ID under which a citizen’s multiple digital IDs — from PAN, Aadhaar to driving licence and passport numbers — can be interlinked, stored and accessed for digital transactions… Continue reading Federated Digital Identities: Govt. moots plan to link digital IDs
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India, with lunar odyssey planned this year, is among many looking moonward
What is the News? Moon will be the focus of multiple missions through 2022 and the following decade. The moon will also be the test-bed for technologies that enable exploration of Mars and the establishment of space colonies. What are the various missions being planned on the Moon by different countries? NASA: It has a… Continue reading India, with lunar odyssey planned this year, is among many looking moonward
Year End Review: Legislative Department
What is the News? The Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice has taken several initiatives in the year 2021. Several of them are Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021 Institute of Legislative Drafting and Research (ILDR): Legislative drafting is a specialized job which involves drafting skills and expertise. Apart from in-depth knowledge of laws and… Continue reading Year End Review: Legislative Department
New research: A portable, non-invasive way to detect oral cancer
What is the News? Scientists from IIT Kharagpur have developed a portable, user-friendly and non-invasive device for detecting Oral Cancer. What is Oral Cancer? Oral Cancer also known as mouth cancer is cancer of the lining of the lips, mouth, or upper throat. Oral Cancer remains one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality… Continue reading New research: A portable, non-invasive way to detect oral cancer
Udyam System of registration: 6% of MSMEs owned by SC entrepreneurs
What is the News? The Ministry of MSME has released the data regarding the number of Scheduled Caste (SC) owned enterprises covered under the Udyam system of registration. What are the key findings from the data? The proportion of enterprises owned by Scheduled Caste entrepreneurs in the overall national tally of MSMEs is 6%. Maharashtra… Continue reading Udyam System of registration: 6% of MSMEs owned by SC entrepreneurs
Union Minister launches NIPER Research Portal
What is the News? The Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers has launched the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) Research Portal. What is NIPER Research Portal? NIPER Research Portal has been created with the aim to disseminate the information about all the NIPERs and their research activities, patents filed and Publication information… Continue reading Union Minister launches NIPER Research Portal
Engage in debates in the House, not in ridiculing each other: SC
What is the news? The Supreme Court has quashed the suspension of 12 opposition MLAs from the Maharashtra assembly for one year over the alleged misbehavior with the presiding officer. The court termed the suspension unconstitutional and arbitrary. What was the issue about? Click Here to read about it What is the Supreme Court ruling… Continue reading Engage in debates in the House, not in ridiculing each other: SC
India-Israel agree to further enhance cooperation in the agricultural sector
What is the news? Israeli Ambassador to India has called on the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. During the meeting, the two countries agreed to further enhance cooperation in the agricultural sector. What is the history of India-Israel Agriculture Cooperation? In the agricultural sector, India and Israel had bilateral relations since 1993. The… Continue reading India-Israel agree to further enhance cooperation in the agricultural sector
Government Notifies Scheme on Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector- Phase-II
What is the news? The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has notified the Scheme on Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector- Phase-II for providing assistance to Common Technology Development and Services Infrastructure. What is the Scheme on Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector? The scheme was notified by the… Continue reading Government Notifies Scheme on Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector- Phase-II
Philippines to acquire BrahMos cruise missiles for $375 million
What is the news? India has signed a $375-million contract with the Philippines for the supply of 24-30 BrahMos cruise missiles. What are Brahmos Missiles? Click Here to read about it How would a Brahmos missile protect the Philippines from China? In a hypothetical armed confrontation that involves warships of China attacking the Philippines, the… Continue reading Philippines to acquire BrahMos cruise missiles for $375 million
