What is the News? Niti Aayog has organized a knowledge-sharing workshop on Natural Farming. What is Natural Farming? Natural Farming can be defined as “chemical-free farming and livestock-based”. It is a diversified farming system that integrates crops, trees and livestock, allowing the optimum use of functional biodiversity. Natural Farming has many indigenous forms in India, the… Continue reading NITI Aayog organises knowledge sharing workshop on Natural Farming
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Skill India launches a programme to upskill Street Food Vendors, making them eligible for e-cart license
What is the News? The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship(MSDE) has launched a programme to upskill street vendors. What is the programme to upskill the street vendors? The programme will be implemented under the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) component of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 3.0. Objective: To provide relevant skills to… Continue reading Skill India launches a programme to upskill Street Food Vendors, making them eligible for e-cart license
Union Ministry of Electronics & IT, Govt of Andhra Pradesh and NASSCOM launch ‘Centre of Excellence of IoT and AI’ in Visakhapatnam
What is the News? National Association of Software and Services Companies(NASSCOM) in a joint partnership with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology(MeitY) and the Government of Andhra Pradesh has inaugurated the ‘Centre of Excellence on IoT and AI’. What is the Centre of Excellence on IoT and AI? The Center of Excellence on IoT… Continue reading Union Ministry of Electronics & IT, Govt of Andhra Pradesh and NASSCOM launch ‘Centre of Excellence of IoT and AI’ in Visakhapatnam
The mystery behind the high abundance of Lithium in some evolved stars traced
What is the News? Scientists have found out the reason behind the high abundance of Lithium in some evolved stars. Note: Lithium is found in trace amounts on Earth. It is also a key component of rechargeable batteries. What did the Astronomers know so far about Lithium in Stars? Astronomers have known that a class… Continue reading The mystery behind the high abundance of Lithium in some evolved stars traced
Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) – Quarterly Bulletin (January-March 2021)
What is the News? The National Statistical Office (NSO) has released the quarterly bulletin of Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) for January-March 2021. What is the Periodic Labour Force Survey(PLFS)? The National Statistical Office(NSO) has launched Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) in April 2017. Objectives of PLFS: The objective of PLFS is primarily twofold: To… Continue reading Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) – Quarterly Bulletin (January-March 2021)
Africa’s Great Green Wall: Viable return on investments, says FAO study
What is the News? According to a study by the Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO),Africa’s Great Green Wall (GGW) Initiative is an important contribution towards combating climate change. The study showed that for every dollar invested into the Great Green Wall (GGW) Initiative, investors can expect an average return of $1.20 with outcomes ranging between $1.10… Continue reading Africa’s Great Green Wall: Viable return on investments, says FAO study
New indigenous smart technology system can automatically protect power grids from short-circuits
What is the News? Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur have indigenously developed a new system to safeguard power grids from short-circuits and prevent accidents. Background Short-circuit situations often occur in power distribution networks like power grids. This results in huge current surges that can damage the power grids as they are not… Continue reading New indigenous smart technology system can automatically protect power grids from short-circuits
RBI for widening scope of ‘bank note’ to include digital currency
What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has proposed amendments to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 to enhance the scope of the definition of ‘bank note’ to include currency in digital form. This would allow RBI to launch a Central Bank Digital Currency(CBDC). Moreover, on Bitcoin, the Government has informed that… Continue reading RBI for widening scope of ‘bank note’ to include digital currency
Union Minister launches unique Face Recognition Technology for Pensioners, says it will bring Ease of Living for the retired and elderly citizens
What is the News? Union Minister of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions has launched unique Face Recognition Technology for Pensioners. What is Face Recognition Technology for Pensioners? All pensioners are mandated to submit life certificates annually to continue receiving the pension. Face Recognition Technology would act as a proof of life certificate for pensioners and… Continue reading Union Minister launches unique Face Recognition Technology for Pensioners, says it will bring Ease of Living for the retired and elderly citizens
Indian Bio-Jet Fuel Technology Receives Formal Military Certification
What is the News? The Indian Bio-jet fuel has been formally approved for use on military aircraft of the Indian Air Force(IAF). This approval will enable Indian armed forces to use bio-jet fuel produced using indigenous technology across all its operational aircraft. What is Indian Biojet Fuel Technology? Developed by: The Indian Institute of Petroleum… Continue reading Indian Bio-Jet Fuel Technology Receives Formal Military Certification
