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

Cooperative model best suited for India, says Shah

What is the news? The Union Home Minister has said that the cooperative model is the only model of economic development that will work to achieve an all-encompassing and all-inclusive development of a huge country like India. He also said that one of the most successful cooperative models in India is Amul and based on… Continue reading Cooperative model best suited for India, says Shah

Ganga Connect concludes in London: High Level of Engagement & Tangible Outcomes

What is the News? The Ganga Connect exhibition that has been running across the UK has successfully concluded in London. What was the objective of the Ganga Connect Exhibition? The primary objective of the Ganga Connect exhibition was to engage with the UK community and major support has been received from community members from all… Continue reading Ganga Connect concludes in London: High Level of Engagement & Tangible Outcomes

From deals to pacts, expansive India-Russia defence agenda next month

What is the News? The Russian President will come to India for the 21st annual summit between India and Russia. During this visit, many deals and agreements are expected to be signed. What are the deals and agreements expected to be signed between India and Russia? 2+2 Meeting:  India’s Defence Minister and External affairs minister… Continue reading From deals to pacts, expansive India-Russia defence agenda next month

MSDE launches pilot projects to revive and catalyze the traditional Namda Craft and upskill the Artisans and Weavers of Kashmir

What is the News? Minister of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has launched two projects— (i) Revival of Namda craft of Kashmir as a special pilot project under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 3.0 and (ii) upskilling of artisans and weavers of Kashmir under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), component of PMKVY. What is… Continue reading MSDE launches pilot projects to revive and catalyze the traditional Namda Craft and upskill the Artisans and Weavers of Kashmir

Explained: How PASIPHAE will peep into the unknown regions of the sky

What is the news? Wide Area Linear Optical Polarimeter (WALOP), a vital instrument for the PASIPHAE Project, is being developed at Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune, India. Note: WALOP is an instrument for PASIPHAE Project. It will be mounted on two small optical telescopes to detect polarised light signals emerging from the… Continue reading Explained: How PASIPHAE will peep into the unknown regions of the sky

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