What is the News? The government has said that a small-scale implementation of the Open Network for Digital Commerce(ONDC) will be rolled out across two cities to see how the technology-enabled infrastructure works before it is officially launched. What is ONDC? ONDC is basically a Unified Payments Interface(UPI) equivalent but for the e-commerce space. It… Continue reading ONDC: Govt’s e-comm net in talks with companies
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Baricitinib and Sotrovimab: Explained: How two drugs newly recommended by WHO work against Covid
What is the News? The World Health Organisation(WH0) has recommended two drugs, baricitinib and sotrovimab, for treatment of Covid-19. What is Baricitinib? It is part of a class of drugs called Janus kinase(JAK) inhibitors that suppress the overstimulation of the immune system. It is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Now, it has been strongly recommended… Continue reading Baricitinib and Sotrovimab: Explained: How two drugs newly recommended by WHO work against Covid
Unnat Bharat Abhiyan: UGC launches Training of Master Trainers in Community Based Participatory Research
What is the News? University Grants Commission (UGC) has launched the Training of Master’s Trainers program in Community-based Participatory Research under Unnat Bharat Abhiyan 2.0. What is Unnat Bharat Abhiyan? It was launched in 2014 by the Ministry of Education. Mission: To enable higher educational institutions to work with the people of rural India in… Continue reading Unnat Bharat Abhiyan: UGC launches Training of Master Trainers in Community Based Participatory Research
CBSE announces holding of 27th edition of National Conference of Sahodaya School Complexes
What is the News? The Central Board of School Education(CBSE) has announced the holding of the 27th edition of the National Conference of Sahodaya School Complex. What is the Sahodaya School Complex Concept? Sahodaya School Complex is a concept literally meaning ‘rising together’. This concept was first mooted by the Education Commission,1966. The National Policy… Continue reading CBSE announces holding of 27th edition of National Conference of Sahodaya School Complexes
Consumer Affairs Minister suggests 5-point reform agenda for FCI
What is the News? The Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has suggested a five-point reform agenda for the Food Corporation of India(FCI) on the occasion of the 58th Foundation Day of the FCI. What is the five-point reform agenda suggested by the Food Minister for FCI? – Change the public perception… Continue reading Consumer Affairs Minister suggests 5-point reform agenda for FCI
Union Minister says India has taken a lead in Asian Continent to provide Weather and Climate services to South Asian, South-East Asian and Middle East countries
What is the News? Union Minister of State for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences has said that India has taken a lead in Asian Continent to provide Weather and Climate services to South Asian, South-East Asian and Middle East countries. What were the initiatives launched by the Minister? Four Doppler Weather Radars launched Four Doppler… Continue reading Union Minister says India has taken a lead in Asian Continent to provide Weather and Climate services to South Asian, South-East Asian and Middle East countries
Department of Personnel & Training (DOPT): Year-End Review 2021
What is the News? The Department of Personnel & Training (DOPT), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions has taken several initiatives in the year 2021. Several of them are National Recruitment Agency Lateral Entry: To achieve the twin objectives of bringing in fresh talent as well as to augment the availability of manpower at… Continue reading Department of Personnel & Training (DOPT): Year-End Review 2021
Delhi’s forest cover lost for first time in a decade
What is the news? The Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change has released the ‘India State of Forest Report 2021’. What is India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2021? It is a biennial report released by the Forest Survey of India(FSI). Purpose: The report provides information on forest cover, tree cover, mangrove cover, growing… Continue reading Delhi’s forest cover lost for first time in a decade
India extends $900 mn aid to Sri Lanka
What is the news? India has confirmed a $400 million currency swap with Sri Lanka while deferring another $500 million due for settlement to the Asian Clearing Union(ACU). What is Currency Swap? Click Here to read about it Why has India signed the Currency Swap agreement with Sri Lanka? The swap agreement was signed to… Continue reading India extends $900 mn aid to Sri Lanka
India and UK Launch Free Trade Agreement Negotiations
What is the news? India and the United Kingdom (UK) have formally launched negotiations for an ambitious Free Trade Agreement (FTA). What will be the aim of the India-UK FTA? The agreement aims to facilitate the target of doubling bilateral trade to $100 billion between India and the United Kingdom by 2030. What will the… Continue reading India and UK Launch Free Trade Agreement Negotiations
