What is the News? The Union Civil Aviation Minister has launched the Krishi UDAN 2.0 scheme. What is Krishi UDAN 2.0 Scheme? Krishi UDAN Scheme was launched in 2020 on international and national routes to assist farmers in transporting agricultural products so that it improves their value realisation. Krishi UDAN 2.0 will focus on transporting… Continue reading Union Civil Aviation Minister releases Krishi UDAN 2.0
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Ministry of Education notifies Four Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme
What is the News? The Ministry of Education has notified a Four Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP). This fulfils one of the major mandates of the National Education Policy 2020 related to Teacher Education. Read more: One year of National Education Policy – Explained, pointwise What is the Integrated Teacher Education Programme(ITEP)? ITEP is… Continue reading Ministry of Education notifies Four Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme
Explained: Queen Heo Hwang-ok of Korea, and her Ayodhya connection
What is the News? On the banks of the Sarayu in Ayodhya, the Ram Katha Park has been renovated which will be renamed as Queen Heo Hwang-ok memorial park. Note: In 2019, Department of Post issued a set of two postage stamps to commemorate the bilateral relations between India and the Republic of Korea. The… Continue reading Explained: Queen Heo Hwang-ok of Korea, and her Ayodhya connection
Defence ministry pact with US to procure MK 54 torpedo, expendables worth Rs 423 cr
What is the News? The Defence Minister has signed a contract with the US government to procure MK 54 torpedoes and expendables such as chaff and flares for the Indian Navy’s anti-submarine warfare aircraft P-8I. What is MK 54 lightweight torpedo? MK 54 lightweight torpedo is an anti-submarine warfare(ASW) torpedo used by the United States… Continue reading Defence ministry pact with US to procure MK 54 torpedo, expendables worth Rs 423 cr
‘Hyperlocal neighbourhoods’ can promote sustainable travel, help decarbonise transport sector: Report
What is the News? Imperial College, London has released a paper on smart and sustainable urban transport. What are the key suggestions given by the paper to decarbonize the Transport Sector? Create Hyper-local Neighbourhoods: Hyper-local neighbourhoods that provide every necessary service within a walking distance will help people avoid using transport for their daily needs.… Continue reading ‘Hyperlocal neighbourhoods’ can promote sustainable travel, help decarbonise transport sector: Report
How ONDC seeks to democratize digital commerce
What is the News? The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT) is building an Open Network for Digital Commerce(ONDC) which is designed to curb digital monopolies and standardize the on-boarding of retailers on e-commerce sites. What is the aim of ONDC? The Unified Payment Interface (UPI) has disrupted the digital payments’ domain. ONDC… Continue reading How ONDC seeks to democratize digital commerce
In stern signal to China, India tests 5,000-km range Agni-V
What is the News? India has successfully test-fired Agni-V Missile. What is Agni-V? Agni-V is a surface-to-surface nuclear-capable InterContinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM). Note: ICBMs are guided missiles that can deliver nuclear and other payloads. They have a minimum range of 5,500 km, with maximum ranges varying from 7,000 to 16,000 km. Developed by: Defence Research and Development… Continue reading In stern signal to China, India tests 5,000-km range Agni-V
Draft rules seek to make airports disabled-friendly
What is the News? The Government of India has released the Draft Rules to make airports Disabled friendly. Why were these Draft Rules to make airports Disabled friendly released? The Draft Rules follows the Rights of Person with Disabilities Rules, 2017 under which the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is required to frame harmonised… Continue reading Draft rules seek to make airports disabled-friendly
Union Minister for Education and Skill Development inaugurates phase-II of Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship
What is the News? The government of India has launched phase II of the Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship under SANKALP (Skill Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion) programme. What is the Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship Programme? Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship is a two-year-long fellowship programme conceived to create opportunities for young, dynamic individuals to… Continue reading Union Minister for Education and Skill Development inaugurates phase-II of Mahatma Gandhi National Fellowship
Framework to manage drone traffic notified
What is the News? The Ministry of Civil Aviation has notified a Traffic Management Policy Framework for Drones. Why is Traffic management for drones required? The traffic management system for drones in India has become necessary as the number of drones being used in India is all set to increase after the latest liberalized drone… Continue reading Framework to manage drone traffic notified
