What is the News? The Global Nutrition Report, 2021 has been released. What is the Global Nutrition Report 2021? The Global Nutrition Report was conceived following the first Nutrition for Growth Initiative Summit (N4G) in 2013. Released by: It is a multi-stakeholder initiative, consisting of a Stakeholder Group, Independent Expert Group and Report Secretariat.… Continue reading India has made no progress on anaemia, childhood wasting: Global Nutrition Report
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NITI Aayog under the Indo-German Cooperation releases inaugural SDG Urban Index and Dashboard 2021–22
What is the News? Niti Aayog has released the first Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Urban India Index. About SDG Urban India index Developed by: Niti Aayog in collaboration with GIZ and BMZ under the umbrella of Indo-German Development Cooperation. Purpose: It is an SDG progress monitoring tool at the Urban Local Bodies(ULB) level. Methodology: For… Continue reading NITI Aayog under the Indo-German Cooperation releases inaugural SDG Urban Index and Dashboard 2021–22
Managing greywater: A Haryana village shows the way
What is the news? Pond-based greywater treatment systems in Kurak Jagir village in Karnal district, Haryana has shown the way on how to treat Greywater. What is Greywater? Greywater refers to wastewater from non-toilet systems, that is, wastewater from kitchen sinks, dishwashers, baths, showers among others. More than 70% of freshwater across rural households in… Continue reading Managing greywater: A Haryana village shows the way
This science flagship started India’s industrial revolution
What is the news? Indian Institute of Science (IISc) gave rise to many industries, some of which are still around. Its scientists were instrumental in setting up and leading many of India’s independent PSUs. It also counts among the world’s leading institutions of scientific research. About Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Indian Institute of Science… Continue reading This science flagship started India’s industrial revolution
Change in course of Himalayan glacier can help to understand the glacial-tectonic interaction
What is the News? Indian scientists studying an unnamed glacier have reported that the glacier had abruptly changed its main course. This is for the first time that such a change in course has been reported in a Himalayan glacier. About the study Scientists were observing a 5 km long unnamed glacier, which covered around… Continue reading Change in course of Himalayan glacier can help to understand the glacial-tectonic interaction
Defence Acquisition Council headed by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh approves proposal of value Rs. 2,236 Cr.
What is the news? Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved the procurement proposal of the Air Force for GSAT-7C Satellite and Ground Hubs for real-time connectivity of Software Defined Radios (SDRs). About GSAT-7 Satellites GSAT-7 also known as Rukmini is an advanced communication satellite built by ISRO. It was launched in 2013 for the Indian… Continue reading Defence Acquisition Council headed by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh approves proposal of value Rs. 2,236 Cr.
Mysuru Declaration on Service Delivery by Panchayats signed
What is the news? The Ministry of Panchayat Raj in association with National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Hyderabad and Abdul Nazir State Institute of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Mysuru had organised a National Consultative Workshop on Citizen Charter and Delivery of Services by Panchayats. During the workshop, participants from 16 States… Continue reading Mysuru Declaration on Service Delivery by Panchayats signed
Launch of national scheme soon for rehabilitation of beggars
What is the News? The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is preparing to soon roll out a National Scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Beggars. It’ll be based on the idea of dealing with beggary as a social problem and not looking at it as a criminal act About National Scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation of Beggars… Continue reading Launch of national scheme soon for rehabilitation of beggars
UNESCO-ABU Peace Media Awards 2021 – Doordarshan and All India Radio win Big
What is the News? Doordarshan and All India Radio has got multiple awards at the recently held ABU – UNESCO Peace Media Awards 2021 at Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. What are the UNESCO-ABU Peace Media Awards 2021? The awards were given by UNESCO in collaboration with Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) under the ‘Together for… Continue reading UNESCO-ABU Peace Media Awards 2021 – Doordarshan and All India Radio win Big
Union Minister launches India’s first Virtual Science Lab for children under CSIR Jigyasa programme
What is the News? Union Minister of Science & Technology has launched India’s first Virtual Science Lab for children under CSIR Jigyasa programme. Click Here to read about Jigyasa Programme What is a Virtual Science Lab for children under CSIR Jigyasa programme? Aim: To provide quality research exposure and innovative pedagogy for school students to… Continue reading Union Minister launches India’s first Virtual Science Lab for children under CSIR Jigyasa programme
