What is the News? Five permanent United Nations Security Council members (China, France, Russia, the UK and US) have pledged to prevent atomic weapons from spreading and to avoid nuclear conflict. This pledge was made ahead of a review of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT),1970. What is the pledge made by the Five permanent UNSC members?… Continue reading Non-Proliferation: World powers vow to stop spread of nuclear weapons
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Multi-Agency Centre(MAC): States told to share intel on common grid
What is the News? The Union government has asked the States to share more intelligence inputs through the Multi-Agency Centre (MAC). What is a Multi-Agency Centre(MAC)? MAC is a common counter-terrorism grid under the Intelligence Bureau. It was made operational in 2001 following the Kargil War. Purpose: It is the nodal agency for the exchange… Continue reading Multi-Agency Centre(MAC): States told to share intel on common grid
Project Beacon and Project Vijayak: Border Roads Organisation breaks record at ZojiLa battling extreme weather conditions
What is the News? Border Roads Organisation(BRO) through its frontline projects – Vijayak and Beacon has created a new record by keeping the Zoji La pass on the Srinagar–Leh National Highway open for vehicular traffic (Usually, it remains closed in winters due to high snow). Zoji La: It is a high mountain pass located in… Continue reading Project Beacon and Project Vijayak: Border Roads Organisation breaks record at ZojiLa battling extreme weather conditions
Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences launches eOffice
What is the News? Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences(CCRAS) has initiated the use of eOffice for its official purposes. What is an eOffice Platform? It has been developed by National Informatics Centre (NIC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Purpose: It is a digital workplace solution that comprises a suite of products and… Continue reading Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences launches eOffice
ICMR approves indigenous kit to detect Omicron
What is the news? Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has approved a kit named OmiSure. It will be used to detect Omicron. What is OmiSure? The kit is manufactured by Tata Medical and Diagnostics. The kit will be used to confirm Omicron in patients with its S-Gene Target Failure (SGTF) strategy. What are S-Gene… Continue reading ICMR approves indigenous kit to detect Omicron
YEAR END REVIEW-2021: DEPARTMENT OF POSTS
What is the news? Department of Posts (DoP) has been the backbone of the country’s communication.It has taken several steps in the year 2021 to strengthen the postal system of India. Several of those steps are: Supply Chain and e-Commerce Nanyatha: It is an app-based monitoring system that contains data pertaining to the location of… Continue reading YEAR END REVIEW-2021: DEPARTMENT OF POSTS
Year End Review – 2021 for Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
What is the news? The Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry has taken several steps in the year 2021. Several of these steps are: Production Linked Incentive Scheme: PLI schemes for 14 key sectors of manufacturing has been launched. These 14 sectors are: (i) Automobiles and Auto Components,… Continue reading Year End Review – 2021 for Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
New education policy follows Mahatma Gandhi’s “Nai Talim” in terms of mother tongue: Vice President
What is the news? The Vice President of India recently said that the New Education Policy follows the ‘Nai Talim’ of Mahatma Gandhi by giving importance to the mother tongue as the medium of instruction at school level. He was speaking at the Silver Jubilee Celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi International Hindi University. What is Nai… Continue reading New education policy follows Mahatma Gandhi’s “Nai Talim” in terms of mother tongue: Vice President
ISRO gearing up for multiple space missions in 2022
What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up for a number of missions in 2022. What are the missions that will be launched by ISRO in upcoming years? First unmanned mission of Gaganyaan: It is expected to be launched before the 75th anniversary of India’s independence (August 15, 2022). Disha: It… Continue reading ISRO gearing up for multiple space missions in 2022
PM pays tributes to Rani Velu Nachiyar on birth anniversary
What is the news? The Prime Minister has paid tributes to Rani Velu Nachiyar on her birth anniversary. Who was Rani Velu Nachiyar? Rani Velu Nachiyar is the 18th century queen from Sivagangai district in Tamil Nadu, who fought against British rule to recapture her kingdom. She was known as the first queen to fight… Continue reading PM pays tributes to Rani Velu Nachiyar on birth anniversary
