What is the News? The Union Education Minister has launched National Educational Alliance for Technology(NEAT 3.0) and AICTE-prescribed technical books in regional languages. What is NEAT? The National Educational Alliance for Technology (NEAT) is a Public-Private Partnership model between the Government (through its implementing agency AICTE) and the Education Technology companies of India. It is… Continue reading Union Education Minister Launches NEAT 3.0 And AICTE Prescribed Technical Books
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Year End Review -2021- Ministry of Civil Aviation
What is the News? The Ministry of Civil Aviation has taken several steps in the Civil Aviation Sector. Several of these steps are: Regional Connectivity Scheme – Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (RCS-UDAN) Krishi UDAN Scheme Drone Rules,2021 Digital Sky Platform(DSP): It has been launched to regulate the entire gamut of activities pertaining to drone… Continue reading Year End Review -2021- Ministry of Civil Aviation
AT1 Bonds: Did RBI Change its mind on YES Banks AT1 Bonds?
What is the News? In March 2020, news emerged that the Reserve Bank of India’s(RBI) reconstruction plan for Yes Bank would involve the write-off of Rs 9,000 crore worth of AT-1 bonds. This decision is being contested in courts by the bondholders and mutual funds that have taken the AT-1 bonds. Read more: Green bonds… Continue reading AT1 Bonds: Did RBI Change its mind on YES Banks AT1 Bonds?
Space issues: China and Musk’s row in space
What is the News? Recently, China has said that its astronauts aboard the Tiangong Space Station had to take evasive measures to avoid a potential collision with two of SpaceX’s Starlink satellites. After this, China has also complained to the United Nations detailing the alleged space incidents. Why did China approach the UN? Both the… Continue reading Space issues: China and Musk’s row in space
Bioenergy crops create cooling effect on cultivated areas: Study
What is the news? According to a study, converting annual crops to perennial bioenergy crops can induce a cooling effect on the areas where they are cultivated. The study was undertaken to look at the biophysical climate effects of bioenergy crops to fully assess their role in climate mitigation. What are Bioenergy Crops? Bioenergy is… Continue reading Bioenergy crops create cooling effect on cultivated areas: Study
Year End Review: Department of Youth Affairs
What is the news? The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has launched and taken part in several initiatives in 2021. Several of these initiatives are: Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Programme (EBSB) National Youth Parliament Festival: It was organized to hear voices of youth through deliberations at district, state & national levels. National Road Safety… Continue reading Year End Review: Department of Youth Affairs
Defence Minister inaugurates Kalpana Chawla Centre for Research in Space Science & Technology at Chandigarh University
What is the news? The Defence Minister has inaugurated the Kalpana Chawla Centre for Research in Space Science & Technology at Chandigarh University. He also launched a Scholarship Scheme, worth Rs 10 crore, for the wards of Defence Personnel of the three Services. What is the purpose of Kalpana Chawla Centre for Research in Space… Continue reading Defence Minister inaugurates Kalpana Chawla Centre for Research in Space Science & Technology at Chandigarh University
China constructing bridge on Pangong Tso
What is the news? China is building a bridge across the Pangong Tso Lake. Where is China constructing the bridge? China is constructing a bridge in Eastern Ladakh connecting the North and South Banks of Pangong Tso. The bridge is located in Chinese territory. But the bridge would significantly bring down the time for People’s… Continue reading China constructing bridge on Pangong Tso
Scientists identify first ‘quantum entangled’ animal in history
What is the News? In a recent study, scientists have claimed that Frozen tardigrade became the first ‘quantum entangled’ animal in history. What are Tardigrades? Tardigrades are also called water bears or moss piglets. They are near-microscopic multicellular organisms. They were discovered in 1773 by the German zoologist Johann August Ephraim Goeze who dubbed them… Continue reading Scientists identify first ‘quantum entangled’ animal in history
District Good Governance Index: Union Minister says, J&K to have district level Governance Index
What is the News? Jammu & Kashmir will soon become the first Union Territory in the country to have a District Good Governance Index (DGGI). What is the District Good Governance Index(DGGI) for Jammu & Kashmir? Conducted by: The index will be carried out by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) in… Continue reading District Good Governance Index: Union Minister says, J&K to have district level Governance Index
