What is the News? Two Supreme Court judges in the past few months have openly expressed the need to “Indianise” the legal system. What did the Supreme Court judges say on ‘Indianising’ the legal system? Chief Justice of India N V Ramana: Indianisation of the country’s legal system is the need of the hour. Here,… Continue reading ‘Indianising’ the legal system and SC’s views
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DRDO hands over technology of extreme cold weather clothing system ECWCS to five Indian companies
What is the news? Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has handed over technology to manufacture indigenous extreme cold weather clothing systems (ECWS) to five Indian companies. What is an Extreme Cold Weather Clothing System (ECWCS)? ECWCS is a three layered cloth required by the Indian Army for its sustained operations in glacier and Himalayan peaks. … Continue reading DRDO hands over technology of extreme cold weather clothing system ECWCS to five Indian companies
Explained: What is Molnupiravir, the Covid-19 pill approved by India?
What is the news? The Indian drug regulator has cleared the first anti-viral Covid-19 pill: Molnupiravir. What is Molnupiravir? Molnupiravir was initially developed to treat influenza. Now it is being repurposed as an oral antiviral candidate to treat Covid-19 patients. How does the drug work? It works by introducing errors into the SARS-CoV-2 virus’ genetic… Continue reading Explained: What is Molnupiravir, the Covid-19 pill approved by India?
YEAR END REVIEW-2021: DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS
What is the news? The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has launched several initiatives and implemented several reforms in the telecom sector. Indian Telecom Scenario in 2021 – Increase in Telephone and Internet Subscription between 2014-21: a) Telephone connections registered a growth of 28% b) Urban telephone connections rose by 20% while the growth in rural… Continue reading YEAR END REVIEW-2021: DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Sri Lanka to sign Trincomalee oil tank farm deal with India in a month, says Minister
What is the news? India and Sri Lanka are going to sign the long pending deal to jointly develop the Trincomalee oil tank farms. Trincomalee Oil Tank Farms: The Trincomalee Oil Tank Farms is located in ‘China Bay’ in proximity to the internationally coveted deep water natural harbour of Trincomalee. The Oil Tank was built… Continue reading Sri Lanka to sign Trincomalee oil tank farm deal with India in a month, says Minister
Ministry of Skill Development launches a project to upskill the cane and bamboo artisans of Nagaland
Contents1 What is the news?2 About Pilot Project for upskilling the cane and bamboo artisans of Nagaland 3 What is Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)?4 What are the objectives of RPL? 5 Who can register themselves under RPL?6 Who implements RPL Projects? What is the news? The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has launched a pilot… Continue reading Ministry of Skill Development launches a project to upskill the cane and bamboo artisans of Nagaland
Union Health Ministry engages with States/UTs to review the rollout of vaccination for the age group 15-18 yrs and Precautionary dose for identified vulnerable categories
What is the news? Union Health Secretary has chaired a workshop with all States and UTs to review the rollout of vaccination for the age group 15-18 and Precautionary 3rd dose for: Healthcare workers (HCW), Frontline workers (FLW) and those in the 60+ age group who have comorbidity. Click Here to read about new vaccination… Continue reading Union Health Ministry engages with States/UTs to review the rollout of vaccination for the age group 15-18 yrs and Precautionary dose for identified vulnerable categories
PM Modi talks about ‘Kaavi’ Art on Mann Ki Baat, stresses ancient art’s preservation
What is the news? During his Mann Ki Baat address, the Prime Minister spoke about a dying form of art known as Kaavi Art. He has urged people to work towards preserving such ancient forms in the country. What is Kaavi Art? Kaavi is a form of wall art found in Konkan region, especially in… Continue reading PM Modi talks about ‘Kaavi’ Art on Mann Ki Baat, stresses ancient art’s preservation
Healthy States, Progressive India: NITI Aayog Releases Fourth Edition of State Health Index
What is the News? NITI Aayog has released the fourth edition of the State Health Index for 2019–20 with the title “Healthy States, Progressive India”. What is the State Health Index? Developed by: NITI Aayog in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and the World Bank since 2017. Objective: To track… Continue reading Healthy States, Progressive India: NITI Aayog Releases Fourth Edition of State Health Index
Bangladesh may become India’s fourth largest export destination in FY22
What is the News? Bangladesh may become India’s fourth-largest export destination in the Financial year 2021-22. India’s Exports to Bangladesh During April-October 2021, India’s exports to Bangladesh grew 81% over the same period last year. This makes Bangladesh India’s fourth-largest export market behind the US, UAE and China. The major items exported to Bangladesh by… Continue reading Bangladesh may become India’s fourth largest export destination in FY22
