Source: PIB What is the News? The Ministry of Coal will be launching Vriksharopan Abhiyan – 2021 as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations. About Vriksharopan Abhiyan: Organized by: It is a tree plantation campaign to be organized by the Ministry of Coal. Under the initiative, large scale plantations will be carried out in… Continue reading Vriksharopan Abhiyan – 2021 of Coal Ministry to be Launched as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations
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Atal Innovation Mission in collaboration with Dassault Systemes launch Student Entrepreneurship Program 3.0
Source: PIB What is the News? Atal Innovation Mission(AIM),NITI Aayog in collaboration with Dassault Systemes has launched the third series of the ‘Student Entrepreneurship Program’ (SEP 3.0) About Student Entrepreneurship Program(SEP 3.0): Launched by: Atal Innovation Mission(AIM) in collaboration with Dassault Systemes Target Group: Young Innovators of Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL). Aim: To push school… Continue reading Atal Innovation Mission in collaboration with Dassault Systemes launch Student Entrepreneurship Program 3.0
India records 572% growth in grant of Patents in last 7 years
Source: PIB What is the News? The Minister of Commerce and Industry has conferred the National Intellectual Property Awards 2020. About National Intellectual Property Awards: Given by: Office of Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks(CGPDTM), Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Aim: To recognize and reward… Continue reading India records 572% growth in grant of Patents in last 7 years
India to host second UNWGIC in 2022
Source: PIB What is the News? The Global Geospatial Information Community was sensitized about the second United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress (UNWGIC) to be organized by India in 2022. About United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress(UNWGIC): Organized by: United Nation Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM) every four years. Aim: To… Continue reading India to host second UNWGIC in 2022
Reserve Bank launches index to capture financial inclusion
Source: Livemint and Business Standard What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India has released India’s First composite Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index). About Financial Inclusion Index(FI-Index): Released by: Reserve Bank of India(RBI) Aim: To capture the extent of financial inclusion across the country. Parameters: The index comprises three broad parameters — access (35% weightage),… Continue reading Reserve Bank launches index to capture financial inclusion
Govt notifies RoDTEP rates, guidelines
Source: Livemint and The Hindu What is the News? The government of India has notified the rates and norms for the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme. About RoDTEP Scheme: Launched by: Ministry of Commerce & Industry Which scheme is it replacing? The RoDTEP scheme is replacing the earlier Merchandise and… Continue reading Govt notifies RoDTEP rates, guidelines
MeitY-NASSCOM Start-up Women Entrepreneur Awards in partnership with UN Women
Source: PIB What is the News? The government has announced the winners of the Start-up Women Entrepreneur Awards 2020-21. It has also launched the Amrit Mahotsav Shri Shakti Innovation Challenge. About Start-up Women Entrepreneur Awards 2020-21: Setup by: Ministry for Electronics and IT (MeitY)-NASSCOM in partnership with UN Women. Aim: To recognize and cultivate the… Continue reading MeitY-NASSCOM Start-up Women Entrepreneur Awards in partnership with UN Women
PM announces rice fortification plan to tackle malnutrition
Source: Indian Express What is the News? The Prime Minister has announced that rice distributed under various government schemes such as the public distribution system (PDS) and mid-day meal (MDM) will be fortified by 2024. Read more: Food Fortification of India Why Rice Fortification? India is one of the largest producers of rice. India also… Continue reading PM announces rice fortification plan to tackle malnutrition
Cave lion cub found in Siberian permafrost is 28,000 years old
Source: The Hindu What is the News? Scientists have found two perfectly frozen cave lion cubs which lived 28,000 years ago. The lion cubs were found in Siberia’s Permafrost in Russia and have been nicknamed Boris and Sparta. About Cave Lion: Cave Lions (Panthera spelaea) are also known as European cave lions and Eurasian cave… Continue reading Cave lion cub found in Siberian permafrost is 28,000 years old
Scientists develop non-invasive bio-nanocarrier visceral leishmaniasis therapy
Source: PIB What is the News? Indian researchers have developed a non-invasive, easy to administer, cost-effective, and patient compliant potential therapeutic strategy against Visceral Leishmaniasis. About Leishmaniasis: The leishmaniases are a group of diseases caused by protozoan parasites. These parasites are transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected female phlebotomine sandfly, a tiny… Continue reading Scientists develop non-invasive bio-nanocarrier visceral leishmaniasis therapy
