Contents1 What is the News?2 What is CIPS Excellence in Procurement Awards 2021?3 What is the Government e-Marketplace?4 What are the recent updates on GeM? What is the News? Government e-Marketplace (GeM) was announced as the winner in the “Best Use of Digital Technology” category at the CIPS Excellence in Procurement Awards 2021 (CIPS Awards).… Continue reading Government e Marketplace bags prestigious CIPS Award
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Key trial of 5,000-km ICBM Agni-V in October
What is the News? India is set to conduct the first user trial of Agni-V Missile. What is Agni-V? Agni-V is a nuclear-capable InterContinental Ballistic Missile(ICBM). The missile has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL). What are the key Features of Agni-V missiles? Expected Range: The… Continue reading Key trial of 5,000-km ICBM Agni-V in October
Creative destruction’ dents inclusion, ups output: Das
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key highlights of his address?2.1 On Covid-19 Impact2.2 On Digitisation3 What is the way forward then? What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) Governor has delivered his keynote address at the National Management Convention of the All India Management Association (AIMA). What are the key… Continue reading Creative destruction’ dents inclusion, ups output: Das
CSIR-CMERI Solar DC Cooking System- A Step Towards a Green & Pollution Free India
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Solar DC Cooking System?3 Benefits of this System4 What are AC and DC? What is the News? Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (also known as CSIR-CMER) has developed a Solar DC Cooking System. What is the Solar DC Cooking System? Solar DC Cooking System is a Solar… Continue reading CSIR-CMERI Solar DC Cooking System- A Step Towards a Green & Pollution Free India
India’s income divide narrows, wealth divide persists: Survey data
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key highlights from the survey?2.1 Wealth Inequality2.2 Income Inequality is lower than Wealth Inequality2.3 Share of bottom 10 per cent in total income has increased3 The difference between the top 10% and bottom 10% is reducing What is the News? National Sample Survey Organisation(NSSO) has released the… Continue reading India’s income divide narrows, wealth divide persists: Survey data
WHO says air pollution kills 7 million a year, toughens guidelines
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Global Air Quality Guidelines(AQGs)?3 What are the new guidelines?4 What do these guidelines mean for India? What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) has released the Global Air Quality Guidelines(AQGs). What are Global Air Quality Guidelines(AQGs)? Global Air Quality Guidelines(AQGs) is an annual mean concentration guideline for… Continue reading WHO says air pollution kills 7 million a year, toughens guidelines
National Single Window System for Investors and Businesses Launched
What is the News? The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry has launched the National Single Window System (NSWS) for investors and businesses. What is the National Single Window System (NSWS)? National Single Window System is a one-stop digital platform that aims at allowing investors to apply for various pre-operations approvals required for commencing a… Continue reading National Single Window System for Investors and Businesses Launched
IISc researchers find a way to substitute for single-use plastics
Contents0.1 What is the News?0.2 What is the new material developed by IISc?0.3 What is the significance of this development?1 Why is there a need to find an alternative to plastic? What is the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru (IISc) have found a way to make a substitute for single-use plastic… Continue reading IISc researchers find a way to substitute for single-use plastics
Covid deaths: Centre okays ex-gratia, state funds to cover it
What is the News? The government of India has informed the Supreme Court that National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has recommended an ex-gratia amount of Rs 50,000 for loss of life due to Covid-19. Background The Supreme Court of India had directed the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to recommend guidelines for giving ex gratia… Continue reading Covid deaths: Centre okays ex-gratia, state funds to cover it
Industrial Safety in Petroleum and Explosives Sector gets a Big Boost
What is the News? Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has implemented several reforms to ensure Industrial Safety in critical premises such as petroleum installations, explosive manufacturing facilities, cylinder filling and storage premises among others. Which organization is responsible for Industrial Safety in the Petroleum… Continue reading Industrial Safety in Petroleum and Explosives Sector gets a Big Boost
