Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) has informed the Lok Sabha about the steps taken by the Government to combat illicit trafficking of narcotics, drugs, and psychotropic substances. Steps taken by the Government to combat Illicit Trafficking of drugs: Pacts and Agreements: India has signed 26 bilateral pacts, 15… Continue reading India signed 26 pacts to fight drug menace
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Centre plans big boost for MSMEs with an inter-ministry data bank
Source: Business Standard What is the News? The Central Government is working towards building a robust data bank for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises(MSMEs) by integrating information across various ministries and government data. What is the Government trying to do for MSMEs? The Ministry of MSME is in talks with government departments so that more… Continue reading Centre plans big boost for MSMEs with an inter-ministry data bank
UNESCO strips Liverpool of its world heritage status
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The English city of Liverpool has been removed from UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites. When was Liverpool added to UNESCO World Heritage Site? Liverpool was named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004, joining cultural landmarks such as the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal… Continue reading UNESCO strips Liverpool of its world heritage status
Stand Up India Scheme extended up to the year 2025
Source: PIB What is the News? The Ministry of Finance has informed Lok Sabha that the Stand Up India Scheme has been extended up to the year 2025. About Stand Up India Scheme: The Stand Up India Scheme was launched in 2016 by the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance. Objective: The scheme facilitates… Continue reading Stand Up India Scheme extended up to the year 2025
DRDO successfully flight-tests surface-to-air missile Akash-NG
Source: PIB What is the News? Defence Research & Development Organisation(DRDO) has successfully flight-tested the New Generation Akash Missile(Akash-NG). About Akash-NG: Akash-NG is a New Generation Surface-to-Air Missile. It is developed by Defence Research & Development Laboratory(DRDL), Hyderabad in collaboration with other DRDO laboratories. Purpose: The Missile is capable of intercepting high manoeuvring low radar… Continue reading DRDO successfully flight-tests surface-to-air missile Akash-NG
Pegasus spyware: The stealth with which it infects phones
Source: Business Standard What is the News? India’s name has figured among countries that used Pegasus spyware to potentially target politicians, journalists, and activists. About Pegasus: Pegasus is a type of malicious software or malware classified as a spyware.It has been developed by Israeli security firm NSO Group. Purpose: Pegasus is designed for three main… Continue reading Pegasus spyware: The stealth with which it infects phones
India emerges as 5th largest forex reserves holder in the world
Source: PIB What is the News? The Minister of State for Finance has informed Lok Sabha about the state of India’s Forex Reserves. State of India’s Forex Reserves: India’s forex reserves currently stand at $608.99 billion as on June 25, 2021. India has emerged as the fifth largest foreign exchange reserves holder in the world… Continue reading India emerges as 5th largest forex reserves holder in the world
IIT Ropar develops first-of-its-kind Oxygen rationing device – AMLEX
Source: PIB What is the News? Indian Institute of Technology(IIT), Ropar has developed a first-of-its-kind Oxygen Rationing Device called AMLEX. About AMLEX Device: AMLEX is an Oxygen Rationing Device that increases the life of medical oxygen cylinders threefold. The device can be easily connected between the oxygen supply line and the mask worn by the… Continue reading IIT Ropar develops first-of-its-kind Oxygen rationing device – AMLEX
Explained: What makes NASA’s new spacecraft NEA Scout special?
Source: Indian Express What is the News? NASA has announced that its new spacecraft named NEA Scout has completed all required tests and has been safely tucked inside the Space Launch System(SLS) rocket. NEA Scout is one of several payloads that will launch on Artemis I which is expected to be launched in November 2021.… Continue reading Explained: What makes NASA’s new spacecraft NEA Scout special?
Space Rice: China harvests first batch of rice that travelled around the moon
Source: Hindustan Times What is the News? China has harvested its first batch of ‘Space Rice’ at the space breeding research centre of the South China Agricultural University in Guangdong province. What is Space Rice? Space Rice is the rice harvested from seeds that went on a 23-day moon mission with China’s Chang’e-5 in November… Continue reading Space Rice: China harvests first batch of rice that travelled around the moon
