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
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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
NITI Aayog Pushes for Online Dispute Resolution for Speedy Access to Justice
What is the News? NITI Aayog has released a report titled ‘Designing the Future of Dispute Resolution: The ODR Policy Plan for India’. The report is a culmination of the action plan made by a committee constituted by NITI Aayog on Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) in 2020. The committee was chaired by Supreme Court Justice… Continue reading NITI Aayog Pushes for Online Dispute Resolution for Speedy Access to Justice
India Young Water Professional Programme Launched
What is the News? The first edition of the India Young Water Professional Programme was launched virtually in the presence of the Indian High Commissioner to Australia and the Australian High Commissioner to India. About India Young Water Professional Programme Launched under: The Program was launched under the National Hydrology Project and supported by the… Continue reading India Young Water Professional Programme Launched
Per capita out-of-pocket health expenditure sees decline: report
What is the News? The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released the National Health Accounts Report for 2017-18. About the National Health Accounts Report Produced by: National Health Systems Resource Centre (It is designated as National Health Accounts Technical Secretariat in 2014 by the Health Ministry). Source of Data: The report was prepared… Continue reading Per capita out-of-pocket health expenditure sees decline: report
Nearly 33% of India’s medical devices capacity lying unused: Industry
What is the News? According to a report, Indian medical device makers are now struggling with idle capacity. What are the issues faced by the Medical Devices sector currently? Medical Devices Lying Idle The Indian Medical Devices Sector had increased its production of ventilators, masks and PPE Kits to meet the demand during the Covid-19… Continue reading Nearly 33% of India’s medical devices capacity lying unused: Industry
SATCOM : Satellite communications could improve quality of existing mobile networks
What is the news? The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has reprimanded Elon Musk’s Starlink Internet Services for pre-selling and booking the satellite based internet services without having obtained the necessary licences in the country. In this context, let us read about satellite communication. What is Satellite Communications (SATCOM)? Satellite communication refers to any communication link… Continue reading SATCOM : Satellite communications could improve quality of existing mobile networks
