What is the news? The Government of India has informed Parliament that India is committed to a free, open and rules-based order. It has also reiterated its support for the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Click Here to read about UNCLOS India’s Commitment to Maritime Security India is committed to… Continue reading India lays emphasis on UNCLOS
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AIM NITI Aayog, & Embassy of Denmark launches 2nd edition of water innovation challenges to address global water woes
What is the news? Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog and the Royal Embassy of Denmark to India have launched the 2nd Edition of Water Innovation Challenges. What is the Water Innovation Challenge? Water Innovation Challenge aims to identify innovative & next-gen solutions to solve proposed challenges in collaboration with corporate and public partners. The… Continue reading AIM NITI Aayog, & Embassy of Denmark launches 2nd edition of water innovation challenges to address global water woes
Insect hits 9L acres of chilli crop in south India; experts point to use of pesticide
What is the news? A new species of insect named “Thrips Parvispinus” is damaging the chilli crop in several states in south India. What is Thrips Parvispinus? Thrips Parvispinus is an invasive insect species from Indonesia. It was first discovered in India in 2015. The insect species is affecting the plants at the flowering stage… Continue reading Insect hits 9L acres of chilli crop in south India; experts point to use of pesticide
Over 1 lakh people getting pension directly into their bank accounts through SAMPANN project
What is the News? Over one lakh people have received pensions directly in their bank accounts through the SAMPANN (System for Accounting and Management of Pension) project. What is SAMPANN? The SAMPANN Initiative was launched in 2018 by the Controller General of Communication Accounts (CGCA), Department of Telecommunications. Purpose: It is a seamless online pension… Continue reading Over 1 lakh people getting pension directly into their bank accounts through SAMPANN project
Earth is getting a ‘black box’ to hold humans accountable for climate change
What is the News? A steel structure is known as “Earth’s Black Box” will soon record rising temperature trends as well as other information related to climate change from a remote Australian island. Read more: Glasgow Climate Pact – Explained, pointwise What is the Earth Black Box? Earth Black Box is a steel structure that… Continue reading Earth is getting a ‘black box’ to hold humans accountable for climate change
DRDO & Indian Air Force successfully flight-test indigenous Stand-Off Anti-Tank Missile
What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Air Force (IAF) flight have successfully tested helicopter-launched Stand-off Anti-Tank (SANT) missile from Pokhran ranges. What is SANT Missile? Stand-off Anti-Tank(SANT) is an indigenously designed and developed air-to-surface missile. The missile has been designed and developed by Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad in… Continue reading DRDO & Indian Air Force successfully flight-test indigenous Stand-Off Anti-Tank Missile
Successful tests carried out for Pinaka Extended Range System, Area Denial Munitions & New Indigenous Fuzes
What is the News? The Pinaka-ER Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher System was successfully tested at the Pokhran range in Jaisalmer district. What is Pinaka-ER? Pinaka-ER is the upgraded version of the Pinaka which has been in service with the Indian Army for the last decade. Designed by: The system is jointly designed by laboratories of… Continue reading Successful tests carried out for Pinaka Extended Range System, Area Denial Munitions & New Indigenous Fuzes
Centre to organize the first of its kind innovation week to encourage Startup ecosystem in India
What is the News? The Government of India is organizing the first of its kind innovation week titled “Celebrating Innovation Ecosystem” to encourage the Startup ecosystem in India. About Celebrating Innovation Ecosystem Week Organized by: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Aim: To bring together India’s key startups, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers and… Continue reading Centre to organize the first of its kind innovation week to encourage Startup ecosystem in India
Kerala row and beyond: Governor’s role in state, central universities
What is the news? Kerala Governor has written a letter to the Kerala Chief Minister expressing his desire to step down as Chancellor, alleging political interference in the universities. What is the role of Governor in State Universities? The governor of the state is the ex-officio chancellor of the universities in that state. As the… Continue reading Kerala row and beyond: Governor’s role in state, central universities
Explained: Bank deposit insurance programme and norms to access funds
What is the news? The Prime Minister has addressed a programme titled ‘Depositors First: Guaranteed Time-bound Deposit Insurance Payment up to ₹5 Lakh’. What did the PM say on deposit insurance? Recently, Parliament passed the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) Amendment Act, 2021. Under the Act, each depositor in a bank is insured… Continue reading Explained: Bank deposit insurance programme and norms to access funds
