Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Minister of Power has released 9th Integrated Ratings for State Power Distribution Utilities. About Integrated Ratings for State Power Distribution Utilities: The Ministry of Power had formulated an Integrated Rating exercise in 2012. It evaluates the performance of State Power Distribution utilities on a range of parameters… Continue reading Union Power Minister releases 9th Integrated Ratings of State Power Distribution utilities and Rankings
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Union Agriculture Minister launched Kisan Sarathi to Support Farmers At Local Level
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Agriculture Minister along with the Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology has launched Kisan Sarathi App. Note: The app was launched on the occasion of 93rd Foundation Day of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research(ICAR). About Kisan Sarathi App: Kisan Sarathi is a digital platform launched… Continue reading Union Agriculture Minister launched Kisan Sarathi to Support Farmers At Local Level
Ministry clears rules for vintage cars
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Ministry of Law has approved the Draft Vintage Cars Policy. The policy seeks to amend the Central Motor Vehicle Rules,1989. The rules will soon be notified by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Key Features of the Policy: Definition of Vintage Cars: The policy defined Vintage… Continue reading Ministry clears rules for vintage cars
Explained: India’s Afghanistan investment
Source: Indian Express What is the News? Taliban’s possible takeover in Afghanistan threatens not just India’s diplomatic stakes in Afghanistan, but also 20 years and $3 billion worth of Indian investment in various projects — dams, roads, trade infrastructure. India’s Investment in Afghanistan: India has built vital roads, dams, electricity transmission lines and substations, schools,… Continue reading Explained: India’s Afghanistan investment
Explained: The ‘re-wilding’ of wild animals, and the challenges it involves
Source: Indian Express What is the News? The Periyar Tiger Reserve (PTR) is trying to reintroduce an abandoned nine-month-old cub into the wild, after rearing it in ‘captivity’ for two years. This issue has once again brought the controversial concept of ‘re-wilding’ of abandoned or injured animals under the lens. What is ‘Re-wilding’? The Standard… Continue reading Explained: The ‘re-wilding’ of wild animals, and the challenges it involves
ISRO successfully conducts test of Vikas Engine for Gaganyaan Program
Source: AIR What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) has successfully conducted the third long-duration hot test of the liquid propellant Vikas engine for the Gaganyaan programme. About Vikas Engine: Vikas is a family of liquid fuelled rocket engines conceptualized and designed by the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre(LPSC) in the 1970s. LPSC is a… Continue reading ISRO successfully conducts test of Vikas Engine for Gaganyaan Program
PM inaugurates the International Cooperation and Convention Centre – Rudraksh in Varanasi
Source: PIB What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the International Cooperation and Convention Centre – Rudraksh in Varanasi. About Rudraksh: Rudraksh is an international cooperation and convention centre that will offer a glimpse of the cultural richness of Varanasi. The centre has been built with the assistance from Japan International Cooperation Agency.… Continue reading PM inaugurates the International Cooperation and Convention Centre – Rudraksh in Varanasi
Prime Minister inaugurates and dedicates PRASHAD projects in Varanasi
Source: PIB What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the Tourism Facilitation Centre and operation of Cruise Boat in Varanasi. These projects have been developed under the PRASHAD Scheme. About the PRASHAD Scheme: The National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive(PRASHAD) was launched by the Ministry of Tourism in the… Continue reading Prime Minister inaugurates and dedicates PRASHAD projects in Varanasi
Union Education Minister and Tribal Affairs Minister to jointly launch School Innovation Ambassador Training Program
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Education Minister and Tribal Affairs Minister will jointly launch the ‘School Innovation Ambassador Training Program’. About School Innovation Ambassador Training Program: The School Innovation Ambassador Training Program is a one of its kind training program for School Teachers. Aim: It aims at training 50,000 school teachers. The… Continue reading Union Education Minister and Tribal Affairs Minister to jointly launch School Innovation Ambassador Training Program
Covid-19: Here’s everything you need to know about ‘cytomegalovirus’
Source: Indian Express What is the News? Sporadic cases of cytomegalovirus (CMV) are being reported from Delhi, Pune, Bengaluru, making it the latest post-covid complication. What is Cytomegalovirus (CMV)? Cytomegalovirus(CMV) is also known as Human Herpesvirus 5 (HHV-5). It is a common herpes virus that often causes natural infections in childhood and remains asymptomatic in… Continue reading Covid-19: Here’s everything you need to know about ‘cytomegalovirus’
