What is the News? Union Minister of Commerce & Industry launches the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS). About Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS): The scheme was announced during the Prarambh: the ‘Startup India International Summit’. Which marks the 5-year anniversary of the Startup India initiative. Objective: Firstly, Startup India Seed Fund Scheme(SISFS) aims to… Continue reading “Startup India Seed Fund Scheme” launched
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“NASA’s Mars Helicopter Ingenuity” Makes First Flight on Another Planet
What is the News? NASA’s Mars Helicopter Ingenuity successfully flies on Mars. It is the first powered flight on another planet. About NASA’s Mars Helicopter Ingenuity Ingenuity is the first helicopter to fly on Mars. NASA’s rover called Perseverance carried it to the Red Planet. Purpose: The helicopter’s main task is to carry out a… Continue reading “NASA’s Mars Helicopter Ingenuity” Makes First Flight on Another Planet
India to Import “Medical Oxygen” to cater demand
What is the News? A number of states are reporting shortages of medical oxygen for a growing number of Covid-19 patients. This is why, India is planning to import 50,000 metric tonnes of medical oxygen to cater to the rising demand. Contents1 About Medical Oxygen:2 Applications in the medical field:3 Manufacturing and distribution of Cylinders4… Continue reading India to Import “Medical Oxygen” to cater demand
“Global Diabetes Compact” – To Increase Access to Treatment
What is the News? The World Health Organization (WHO) launches a Global Diabetes Compact Initiative. Contents1 About Global Diabetes Compact Initiative:1.1 Need of Global Diabetes Compact2 About Diabetes:3 Types of Diabetes: About Global Diabetes Compact Initiative: Global Diabetes Compact aims to reduce the risk of diabetes. It will ensure that all people diagnosed with diabetes have… Continue reading “Global Diabetes Compact” – To Increase Access to Treatment
Railways to Map Local Festivals Near Tracks
What is the News? The Ministry of Railways will map local festivals celebrated along the railway tracks across the country. It aims to stop the unusual incidents resulting in casualties. About Railway’s Initiative People in India celebrate several local festivals near Railway tracks. During this, the crowd gathers near the railway premises and crosses the… Continue reading Railways to Map Local Festivals Near Tracks
“National Startup Advisory Council” – First Meeting Held
What is the News? The Minister of Commerce & Industry chaired the first meeting of the National Startup Advisory Council(NSAC). About the National Startup Advisory Council(NSAC): National Startup Advisory Council(NSAC) was constituted by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT). Purpose: To advise the Government on measures required to build a strong ecosystem for… Continue reading “National Startup Advisory Council” – First Meeting Held
IFPRI Releases “Global Food Policy Report 2021”
What is the News? The International Food Policy Research Institute(IFPRI) released the Global Food Policy Report, 2021. About Global Food Policy Report, 2021: Purpose: The report provides lessons drawn from the current crisis. Especially the lessons that can help transform food systems to reduce the impact of the ongoing pandemic, better prepare for future shocks, and… Continue reading IFPRI Releases “Global Food Policy Report 2021”
Govt launches “Eatsmart Cities Challenge” and “Transport 4 All Challenge”
What is the News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched the EatSmart Cities Challenge and Transport 4 All Challenge. About EatSmart Cities Challenge: EatSmart Cities Challenge is organized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The challenge is organised in association with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India(FSSAI) under… Continue reading Govt launches “Eatsmart Cities Challenge” and “Transport 4 All Challenge”
“Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace” – Microsoft Urges India to Join in
What is the News? The Microsoft president urged India and the U.S. to join the Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace. The Paris call for Trust and Security now has 75 countries on board. It deals with the new cybersecurity threats faced in the world. About Paris Call for Trust and Security in… Continue reading “Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace” – Microsoft Urges India to Join in
Buddhist Remains From a Millennium ago in Jharkhand
What is the News? Earlier this year, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) had discovered Buddhist Remains from Hazaribagh’s Sadar block located at the eastern side of Jharkhand’s Sitagarha hills. What did the Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) discover? ASI had discovered the remains of a Buddhist monastery along with some Shaivite remains which includes: Four… Continue reading Buddhist Remains From a Millennium ago in Jharkhand
