What is the news? Researchers have released a study titled ‘Impact of climate change on two high-altitude restricted and endemic flycatchers of the Western Ghats, India. About the study The study was conducted on two species endemic to the Western Ghats, namely: – Black and-orange Flycatcher (BOF), and – Nilgiri Flycatcher(NIF) The study’s aim was… Continue reading Endemic Western Ghats flycatchers could lose third of their range due to climate change: Study
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Union Minister launches unique anti-bacterial fabric; Says, it will help create rural employment and contribute to environment protection
What is the News? The Union Minister for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises(MSME) has launched the unique anti-bacterial fabric. About Anti-Bacterial Fabric The anti-bacterial fabric has been developed by Kumarappa National Handmade Paper Institute, Jaipur under Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC). The fabric is treated with an anti-bacterial agent extracted from cow dung which prevents… Continue reading Union Minister launches unique anti-bacterial fabric; Says, it will help create rural employment and contribute to environment protection
India, Russia, China call for formation of inclusive Afghan govt
What is the News? India’s External Affairs Minister has chaired the 18th meeting of the foreign ministers of the Russia-India-China(RIC) group. During the meeting, the three countries have called for a) ensuring that Afghanistan’s territory is not used to attack any country b) the formation of a truly inclusive government and c) immediate aid to… Continue reading India, Russia, China call for formation of inclusive Afghan govt
One out of every two Bihar households is multidimensionally poor: NITI Aayog
What is the News? Niti Aayog has released India’s first National MPI (multidimensional poverty index). About National MPI (Multidimensional Poverty Index) National MPI seeks to measure poverty across its multiple dimensions and in effect complements existing poverty statistics based on per capita consumption expenditure. Methodology: The index has used the globally accepted and robust methodology… Continue reading One out of every two Bihar households is multidimensionally poor: NITI Aayog
PM pays tributes to Lachit Borphukan
What is the News? The Prime Minister has paid tributes to Lachit Borphukan on the occasion of Lachit Divas. Note: Assam celebrates Lachit Divas on November 24 as a tribute to Borphukan valour and heroism. Who was Lachit Borphukan? Lachit Borphukan was a commander in the erstwhile Ahom kingdom. He is known for his leadership… Continue reading PM pays tributes to Lachit Borphukan
SWADESH, World’s First Multimodal Brain Imaging Data and Analytics, Developed at DBT-National Brain Research Centre, Haryana
Source: This post is based on the article “SWADESH, World’s First Multimodal Brain Imaging Data and Analytics, Developed at DBT-National Brain Research Centre, Haryana” published in PIB on 26th November 2021. What is the news? DBT-National Brain Research Centre (DBT-NBRC) has developed a project named SWADESH. Click Here to read about National Brain Research Centre… Continue reading SWADESH, World’s First Multimodal Brain Imaging Data and Analytics, Developed at DBT-National Brain Research Centre, Haryana
First of its kind program for lateral entry for women researchers in joint R&D projects between India and Germany launched
What is the News? The Union Minister for Science and Technology has launched the Women’s Involvement in Science and Engineering Research (WISER) program. What is the WISER Program? Launched by: Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC) Purpose: It is a first-of-its-kind programme that aims to promote women in the field of research and development through… Continue reading First of its kind program for lateral entry for women researchers in joint R&D projects between India and Germany launched
Why this new Covid strain ‘B.1.1.529’ is more lethal that Delta variant
What is the news? The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 called B.1.1.529 as a ‘variant of concern’. This variant has been named as Omicron. How the new variant was discovered? The new variants of Covid-19 are detected through whole genome sequencing of samples that have tested positive for the… Continue reading Why this new Covid strain ‘B.1.1.529’ is more lethal that Delta variant
MeitY organises 24th CISO Deep Dive Training program under Cyber Surakshit Bharat initiative
What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics and IT is conducting a six-day Deep Dive Training program. What is a Deep Dive Training program? Launched by: National e-Governance Division, Ministry of Electronics and IT under the Cyber Surakshit Bharat initiative. Purpose: It is a six day training programme that aims to create awareness around… Continue reading MeitY organises 24th CISO Deep Dive Training program under Cyber Surakshit Bharat initiative
‘Aadhaar 2.0- Ushering the Next Era of Digital Identity and Smart Governance’ workshop
What is the News? The Minister of Electronics & Information Technology has addressed the three-day workshop ‘Aadhaar 2.0- Ushering the Next Era of Digital Identity and Smart Governance’. The workshop was organized by the Unique Identification Authority of India(UIDAI). The workshop aims to analyze the reach of Digital Identity in major reforms and schemes launched… Continue reading ‘Aadhaar 2.0- Ushering the Next Era of Digital Identity and Smart Governance’ workshop
