Source: Down To Earth Contents1 What is the News?2 About the Study:3 Key Findings of the study:4 Significance of this study: What is the News? A study published in Science Immunology has talked about the role of specialized “educator cells” in maintaining healthy pregnancy. About the Study: Scientists have conducted this study to understand how… Continue reading Specialized cells maintain healthy pregnancy by teaching the mother’s immune system not to attack developing fetus
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Govt launches e-Photo Exhibition “Making of the Constitution” and Virtual Film Poster Exhibition “Chitranjali@75”
Source: PIB (Article 1 and Article 2) What is the News? The Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting has inaugurated the e-Photo exhibition “Making of the Constitution” and the Virtual Film Poster Exhibition “Chitranjali@75” as part of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’. Note: Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is a series of events to be organised by… Continue reading Govt launches e-Photo Exhibition “Making of the Constitution” and Virtual Film Poster Exhibition “Chitranjali@75”
Assam’s Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary breathes easy after eco-sensitive zone notification
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam as an Eco-sensitive zone(ESZ). About Deepor Beel: Deepor Beel is a perennial freshwater lake located 10 km south-west of Guwahati city, Assam. Ramsar Site: Deepor Beel was designated a Ramsar site… Continue reading Assam’s Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary breathes easy after eco-sensitive zone notification
India adds 557 new species to its fauna: Zoological Survey of India
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has released a document titled “ Animal Discoveries 2020”. ZSI has been publishing this document since 2007. Key Findings of the Document: India has added 557 new species to its fauna (animal life). This includes 407 new species and 150 new records.… Continue reading India adds 557 new species to its fauna: Zoological Survey of India
Union Agriculture Minister launches National Food and Nutrition Campaign for farmers
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Minister for Agriculture has launched the National Food and Nutrition Campaign for the farmers. About National Food and Nutrition Campaign for the farmers: Organized by: Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Objectives of the campaign: To make agriculture and farmers connected with new technology To expertise in… Continue reading Union Agriculture Minister launches National Food and Nutrition Campaign for farmers
What’s happening with Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano?
Source: Indian Express What is the News? Scientists are on alert for a possible eruption of Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. About Kilauea Volcano: Kilauea, also called Mount Kilauea, is located in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the southeastern part of the island of Hawaii, U.S.A. It is an active shield volcano.… Continue reading What’s happening with Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano?
NITI Aayog partners with Cisco to foster women entrepreneurship in India
Source: PIB What is the News? NITI Aayog and Cisco have launched the next phase of the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) called “WEP Nxt”. About WEP Nxt: WEP Nxt is the next phase of the Women Entrepreneurship Platform(WEP). It will use Cisco’s technology and experience working with India’s startup ecosystem to enable more women-owned businesses… Continue reading NITI Aayog partners with Cisco to foster women entrepreneurship in India
IT Minister vision for startups takes shape of SAMRIDH Scheme
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 About SAMRIDH Scheme:3 Key Features of the Scheme:4 Significance of the Scheme: What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology(MeitY) has launched the SAMRIDH Scheme. About SAMRIDH Scheme: Full-Form: Start-up Accelerators of MeitY for pRoduct Innovation, Development and growth (SAMRIDH). Aim: To create a conducive… Continue reading IT Minister vision for startups takes shape of SAMRIDH Scheme
Inaccessible UIDAI system leaves Aadhaar users in lurch
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The IT systems of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) have been down over the past week. This is creating problems for the Aadhaar cardholders as deadlines are approaching to link their UIDAI identity details with their Employees Provident Fund and the Income Tax Departments Permanent Account… Continue reading Inaccessible UIDAI system leaves Aadhaar users in lurch
MoE’s Innovation Cell, AICTE and BPR&D launched MANTHAN- 2021 hackathon
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 About MANTHAN-2021:3 About BPR&D:4 About Innovation Cell: What is the News? Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) and All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) have jointly launched MANTHAN-2021. About MANTHAN-2021: Organized by: Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) in coordination with the Innovation Cell of… Continue reading MoE’s Innovation Cell, AICTE and BPR&D launched MANTHAN- 2021 hackathon
