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
Contents1 What is the News?2 Background3 What have the Researchers developed to prevent Short-circuit situations?4 How does the SCFLsm system work? 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… 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
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Indian Biojet Fuel Technology?3 When was the aircraft with Bio jet fuel tested?4 What are the benefits of Biojet Fuel Technology? 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… Continue reading Indian Bio-Jet Fuel Technology Receives Formal Military Certification
NITI Aayog Pushes for Online Dispute Resolution for Speedy Access to Justice
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Online Dispute Resolution (ODR)?3 Why does India need ODR?4 What are the benefits of ODR?5 What are the recommendations given by the report on ODR? What is the News? NITI Aayog has released a report titled ‘Designing the Future of Dispute Resolution: The ODR Policy Plan for India’.… Continue reading NITI Aayog Pushes for Online Dispute Resolution for Speedy Access to Justice
India Young Water Professional Programme Launched
Contents1 What is the News?2 About India Young Water Professional Programme 2.1 Objectives of the Programme3 What are the key features of the Programme?4 What is the significance of this programme? 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… 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
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the issues faced by the Medical Devices sector currently?2.1 Rise of Imports of Medical Devices from China3 What should the Government do to help the Medical Devices sector? What is the News? According to a report, Indian medical device makers are now struggling with idle capacity. What are… Continue reading Nearly 33% of India’s medical devices capacity lying unused: Industry
SATCOM : Satellite communications could improve quality of existing mobile networks
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is Satellite Communications (SATCOM)?3 What are the benefits of Satellite Communication (SATCOM) for India?4 What are the concerns related to satellite communications launch?5 Recommendations by TRAI 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… Continue reading SATCOM : Satellite communications could improve quality of existing mobile networks
