PM delivers ‘State of the World’ special address at the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda

What is the News? The Prime Minister has delivered a ‘State of the World’ special address at the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda. What are the key highlights of his address at the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda? India as Pharmacy to the World: India has exported essential medicines and vaccines by following its vision… Continue reading PM delivers ‘State of the World’ special address at the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda

UV-C Disinfection Technology: Union Minister says, CSIR’s newly developed Disinfection technology is being installed to combat the pandemic in railway coaches, AC buses, closed spaces etc

What is the News? The Union Minister has said that UV-C Disinfection technology is being installed to combat pandemics in railway coaches, AC buses, closed spaces etc. Must Read: What is UV-C and how does it work on Covid? What is UV-C Disinfection Technology? UV-C Disinfection Technology has been developed by the Council of Scientific… Continue reading UV-C Disinfection Technology: Union Minister says, CSIR’s newly developed Disinfection technology is being installed to combat the pandemic in railway coaches, AC buses, closed spaces etc

National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM): Ministry of Textiles clears 20 Strategic Projects in the areas of Specialty Fibres and Geotextiles under the Flagship Programme National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM)

What is the News? The Ministry of Textiles has cleared 20 strategic research projects in the areas of Specialty fibres and Geotextiles. These strategic research projects fall under the Flagship Programme ‘National Technical Textiles Mission’. What are Technical Textiles? Technical textiles are textiles materials and products manufactured primarily for technical performance and functional properties rather… Continue reading National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM): Ministry of Textiles clears 20 Strategic Projects in the areas of Specialty Fibres and Geotextiles under the Flagship Programme National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM)

Oxfam report: In 2021, income of 84% households fell, but number of billionaires grew

What is the news? Oxfam has released a report titled “Inequality Kills’’. The report has been released ahead of the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda. What are the key findings of the report? The wealth of the 10 richest men has doubled, while the incomes of 99% of humanity are worse off, because of COVID-19. … Continue reading Oxfam report: In 2021, income of 84% households fell, but number of billionaires grew

‘India-UK trade pact needs data accord’

What is the news? According to the managing director of the UK India Business Council (UKIBC), the India-UK free-trade agreement should include a Data Adequacy Agreement. What is a Data Adequacy Agreement? Data Adequacy Agreement facilitates the cross-border movement of personal data based on mutual adequacy. Note: Adequacy means that the country or territory in… Continue reading ‘India-UK trade pact needs data accord’

What is the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda ’22?

What is the news? The World Economic Forum (WEF) is hosting the Davos Agenda 2022 on the theme ‘State of the World’. Click Here to read about World Economic Forum (WEF) What is the WEF Davos Agenda Summit, 2022? The summit is being organized virtually by the World Economic Forum (WEF). The summit offers the… Continue reading What is the World Economic Forum’s Davos Agenda ’22?

In the works: National e-commerce policy to script arm’s-length rulebook

What is the News? Government is preparing a revised and perhaps a more lenient Draft National E-commerce Policy. Note: Earlier, at least two draft E-commerce policies had been prepared. But they could not become policy after some government departments opposed certain clauses. What will be the purpose of the upcoming Draft National E-commerce Policy? Aim:… Continue reading In the works: National e-commerce policy to script arm’s-length rulebook

Will the Tonga volcanic eruption affect the global climate?

What is the news? A massive underwater volcanic eruption occurred in Tonga in the Southern Pacific Ocean. This has raised questions whether this volcanic eruption could cool the climate. How does volcanic eruption cool the climate? Volcanic Eruption releases several types of gases, steam and ash into the stratosphere. One of the gases it releases… Continue reading Will the Tonga volcanic eruption affect the global climate?

Chips to Startup (C2S) Programme: MeitY invites applications under the Chips to Startup (C2S) Programme from academia, R&D organisations, startups and MSMEs

What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics and Information (MeitY) has sought applications from 100 academia, R&D organisations, start-ups and MSMEs under its Chips to Startup (C2S) Programme. What is the Chips to Startup (C2S) Programme? Aim:  – To train 85,000 qualified engineers in the area of Very-large-scale integration (VLSI) and Embedded System Design.… Continue reading Chips to Startup (C2S) Programme: MeitY invites applications under the Chips to Startup (C2S) Programme from academia, R&D organisations, startups and MSMEs

Design Linked Incentive(DLI) Scheme: IT Ministry seeks applications from domestic companies

What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has invited applications from 100 domestic companies, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as well as startups for incentives under the design linked incentive (DLI) scheme. Read more: India Semiconductor Mission(ISM): Semiconductor mission launched by IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw What is a Design Linked… Continue reading Design Linked Incentive(DLI) Scheme: IT Ministry seeks applications from domestic companies

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