What is the news? Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited(BHEL) has successfully demonstrated a facility to create methanol from high ash Indian coal. About Methanol Methanol is a clean-burning fuel that can replace both petrol & diesel in transportation & LPG, Wood, Kerosene in cooking fuel. It can also replace diesel in Railways and could be an… Continue reading BHEL demonstrates tech to create methanol from high ash coal
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‘Main Bhi Digital 3.0’ Special Campaign for Digital Onboarding, Training for street vendors launched
What is the News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has launched ‘Main Bhi Digital 3.0’ Campaign. About ‘Main Bhi Digital 3.0’ Campaign It is a special campaign for Digital Onboarding and Training of street vendors under the PM SVANidhi scheme. The campaign has… Continue reading ‘Main Bhi Digital 3.0’ Special Campaign for Digital Onboarding, Training for street vendors launched
Ministry of Jal Shakti launches Swachh Survekshan Gramin 2021
What is the News? The Ministry of Jal Shakti has presided over the e-launch of Swachh Survekshan Gramin 2021. About Swachh Survekshan Gramin 2021 Swachh Survekshan Gramin 2021 is organized by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti under Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase -II. Aim: To support the acceleration… Continue reading Ministry of Jal Shakti launches Swachh Survekshan Gramin 2021
DRDO hands over air defence missile (MRSAM) System to Indian Air Force
What is the News? The Defence Minister has handed over the first deliverable Firing Unit (FU) of Medium Range Surface to Air Missile(MRSAM) System to the Indian Air Force(IAF). About Medium Range Surface to Air Missile(MRSAM) Developed by: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) in collaboration with the Indian industry.… Continue reading DRDO hands over air defence missile (MRSAM) System to Indian Air Force
Merchants, companies can’t store card data from Jan 1: RBI
Contents1 What is the News?2 Reasons for RBI’s Ban on Storing card data3 What is the solution then?4 RBI’s Guidelines on Tokenization What is the News? Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has directed that no entity or merchant, other than card issuers and card networks, should store card details — or card-on-file (CoF) — from January… Continue reading Merchants, companies can’t store card data from Jan 1: RBI
Panel set up to draft Bill on drugs, cosmetics and medical devices
What is the News? The Union government has constituted a committee for framing legislation regarding new drugs, cosmetics and medical devices. About the Committee Headed by: The committee is headed by Drugs Controller General of India V.G. Somani. Mandate: To undertake pre-legislative consultations and examine the present Drugs and Cosmetics Act,1940, examine previously framed Drugs… Continue reading Panel set up to draft Bill on drugs, cosmetics and medical devices
Jharkhand clears Bill for 75% quota for locals in private jobs
What is the News? The Jharkhand Assembly has passed the Jharkhand State Employment of Local Candidates in the Private Sector Bill, 2021. Must read: Job reservation in private sector for locals Key Provisions of the bill Reservation for Local Candidates: The Bill provides for 75% reservation to local residents in private sector jobs with… Continue reading Jharkhand clears Bill for 75% quota for locals in private jobs
Detecting Fragile X Syndrome
What is the News? In 2017, a man affected by autism underwent his first DNA blood test at the age of 40. He tested positive for Fragile X Syndrome (FXS). This shows the lack of awareness and appropriate training in diagnosing FXS. About Fragile X Syndrome Fragile X syndrome(FXS) is a genetic disorder. It is… Continue reading Detecting Fragile X Syndrome
Union Minister presents the 8th INSPIRE – MANAK Awards during a virtual ceremony
What is the News? The Union Minister of Science & Technology has presented the 8th INSPIRE – MANAK Awards during a virtual ceremony. About INSPIRE-MANAK Awards The INSPIRE-MANAK Awards is one of the components of the Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) Scheme. Aim: To motivate students in the age group of 10-15… Continue reading Union Minister presents the 8th INSPIRE – MANAK Awards during a virtual ceremony
Government approves Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles
What is the News? The government of India has approved the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles. Must Read: About Production-Linked Incentive(PLI) Schemes About the PLI Scheme for textiles Objective: To attract investments in the production of in-demand textile products like man-made fibre (MMF) fabric, garments and technical textiles. To make Indian textiles more… Continue reading Government approves Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles
