Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the aim of ONDC?3 How would ONDC work?4 What issues does the ONDC seek to address? 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… Continue reading How ONDC seeks to democratize digital commerce
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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
Trigonopterus corona: A beetle species named after coronavirus
What is the news? Scientists have discovered a new species of beetle named Trigonopterus corona on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. Note: It is not the only insect species to be named after the pandemic. In April 2021, a new species of caddisfly (a moth-like insect) was collected near a stream in Kosovo and named… Continue reading Trigonopterus corona: A beetle species named after coronavirus
India lost $87 bn last year due to natural calamities: WMO
What is the News? The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released a report titled “State of the Climate in Asia report”. What are the key findings of the State of the Climate in Asia report? Impact of Natural Disasters: Natural disasters such as cyclones, floods and droughts have cost India around $87 billion in 2020.… Continue reading India lost $87 bn last year due to natural calamities: WMO
Security ink based on nano-materials that spontaneously emits light can combat counterfeiting
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Counterfeiting?3 How is counterfeiting tackled currently?4 What have the Indian Scientists developed? What is the News? Indian Scientists have indigenously developed a highly stable and non-toxic luminescent security ink from nano-materials that will help combat counterfeiting of currency notes, medicine, certificates, documents and branded goods. What is Counterfeiting?… Continue reading Security ink based on nano-materials that spontaneously emits light can combat counterfeiting
Inauguration of Go-Quant Camp – a unique educational competitive programme for students from premier business schools of India
What is the News? The Go-Quant Camp programme has been launched by Bloomberg in collaboration with GIFT City under the aegis of the International Financial Services Centres Authority(IFSCA). What is the Go-Quant Camp programme? The Go-Quant Camp is a unique educational competitive programme for students from premier business schools of India. As part of the… Continue reading Inauguration of Go-Quant Camp – a unique educational competitive programme for students from premier business schools of India
INDO-PACIFIC REGIONAL DIALOGUE 2021
What is the News? The Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) 2021 is being held from 27th to 29th October 2021. What is Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue(IPRD)? Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) is the apex international annual conference of the Indian Navy. The dialogue was first conducted in 2018. Aim: To review both opportunities and challenges that arise within… Continue reading INDO-PACIFIC REGIONAL DIALOGUE 2021
