What is the News? Meghalaya chief minister and Union Information and Technology (MeitY) Minister has jointly launched ‘MeghEA- Meghalaya Enterprise Architecture’. About MeghEA- Meghalaya Enterprise Architecture Aim: To improve service delivery and governance for the people of Meghalaya using the power of digital technologies. Pillars: MeghEA initiative is spread across 6 pillars namely: Governance, Human… Continue reading Meghalaya Enterprise Architecture Project (MeghEA) launched by IT Minister and CM Meghalaya
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Phase 2 of Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme launched by IT Minister
What is the News? Union Minister of Electronics & Information Technology launched Phase II of the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme. What is Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme? Launched by: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in 2014 Aim: To enhance the number of PhDs in Electronics System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM) and IT/IT Enabled Services (IT/ITES) sectors in… Continue reading Phase 2 of Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme launched by IT Minister
New research: Scientists attempt to turn edible plants into vaccines
What is the News? Scientists and Researchers at the University of California are studying whether they can turn edible plants like lettuce into mRNA vaccine factories. What is the purpose of the project? The project aims to demonstrate whether they can convert plants like spinach and lettuce into mRNA vaccine factories. What is the key… Continue reading New research: Scientists attempt to turn edible plants into vaccines
Biden unveils plan to cut methane emissions
What is the News? The US President has announced the Global Methane Pledge at the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate(MEF). What is the Global Methane Pledge? Global Methane Pledge is a joint US-European Union(EU) pledge to cut global methane emissions by nearly 30% in the next decade. The pledge will be formalized at… Continue reading Biden unveils plan to cut methane emissions
PM calls on SCO to act against radicalization
What is the News? The annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation(SCO) was held in Tajikistan’s capital city of Dushanbe. What are the key highlights of the summit? Dushanbe Declaration: At the summit, the countries adopted the Dushanbe Declaration. The declaration called for an inclusive government in Afghanistan, with representatives from all ethnic, religious, and… Continue reading PM calls on SCO to act against radicalization
On Prime Minister’s birthday, KVIC launches series of schemes to empower artisans in Varanasi
What is the News? Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has launched a Scheme called SPIN (Strengthening the Potential of India). It has also set up a pottery cluster under SFURTI Scheme. What is the SPIN Scheme? The scheme is aimed at bringing self-sustainability in the Indian pottery sector. Under the scheme, KVIC will facilitate the registered… Continue reading On Prime Minister’s birthday, KVIC launches series of schemes to empower artisans in Varanasi
Recommendations of 45th GST Council Meeting
What is the News? The Finance Minister has chaired the 45th Goods and Service Tax (GST) Council meeting. This was the first in-person GST meet since the Covid-19 pandemic. What are the key recommendations made at the GST Council meeting? Concession on Medicines Life-saving drugs Zolgensma and Viltepso used in the treatment of Spinal-Muscular Atrophy… Continue reading Recommendations of 45th GST Council Meeting
A new method developed to convert poultry feather & wool waste to animal feed & fertilizer
What is the News? Scientists from the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT) have developed an innovative way to convert keratin waste into fertiliser and animal feeds. What is Keratin Waste? Keratin waste is generated from human hair, poultry feather waste and wool. India generates a huge amount of keratin waste each year. These wastes… Continue reading A new method developed to convert poultry feather & wool waste to animal feed & fertilizer
Government sets up ‘bad bank’ to clear the NPA mess
What is the News? Cabinet has cleared a ₹30,600-crore guarantee programme for securities to be issued by the National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited(NARCL) for taking over and resolving non-performing assets(NPAs). What is NARCL? NARCL is India’s first-ever “Bad Bank”. It has been incorporated as an Asset Reconstruction Company (ARC) under the Companies Act. Purpose: It… Continue reading Government sets up ‘bad bank’ to clear the NPA mess
NITI Aayog Launches Report on Reforms in Urban Planning Capacity in India
What is the News? NITI Aayog has launched a report titled ‘Reforms in Urban Planning Capacity in India’. Read more: NITI Aayog to Launch Report on ‘Reforms in Urban Planning Capacity in India’ What are the Key Findings of the Report? India is home to 11% of the total global urban population. By 2027, India… Continue reading NITI Aayog Launches Report on Reforms in Urban Planning Capacity in India
