What is the News? Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Union Minister of Tribal Affairs launches the Anamaya Initiative — a Tribal Health Collaborative. About Anamaya Initiative: Anamaya is a multi-stakeholder initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Piramal Foundation and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) are supporting it. Objectives: Firstly, Anamaya Initiative… Continue reading Government launches “Anamaya Initiative” – For Tribal Health
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Delhi CM to represent Delhi at “World Cities Cultural Forum”
What is the News? The Delhi CM will represent Delhi and India at the World Cities Cultural Forum. About World Cities Cultural Forum: The World Cities Culture Forum got established in London in 2012. Eight cities are its member(London, New York City, Tokyo, Shanghai, Paris, Istanbul, Sydney and Johannesburg). Organized by: It is an initiative… Continue reading Delhi CM to represent Delhi at “World Cities Cultural Forum”
ARIES Tracked “Supernova explosion” in Wolf–Rayet stars
What is the News? Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences(ARIES) tracks a rare supernova explosion. They traced the supernova explosion to one of the hottest kinds of stars called Wolf–Rayet stars or WR stars. ARIES is an autonomous institute under the Department of Science & Technology. About the Supernova Explosion Astronomers studied the supernovae explosion… Continue reading ARIES Tracked “Supernova explosion” in Wolf–Rayet stars
“Culex or Common House Mosquitoes” Reappears in Delhi
What is the News? With the change in season and rise in temperature, culex or common house mosquitoes have made a reappearance across Delhi. About Culex or Common House Mosquitoes: Culex is a genus of mosquitoes. They are carriers of some serious diseases. They can fly up to a distance of 1-1.5 km. Diseases: Culex… Continue reading “Culex or Common House Mosquitoes” Reappears in Delhi
Government Releases Data on “FDI Inflows in India 2020-21”
What is the News? The Government releases data regarding the Foreign Direct Investment – FDI inflows in India from April to January 2021. FDI inflows in India from April 2020 to January 2021: India attracted a total FDI inflow of US$ 72.12 billion from April to January 2021. Significance: It is the highest ever for… Continue reading Government Releases Data on “FDI Inflows in India 2020-21”
PMAY-Gramin achieved 92% target in 1st Phase
What is the News? PMAY-Gramin (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Gramin) achieves 92% of its target under the 1st phase (i.e. from 2016-17 to 2018-19). Target under PMAY-Gramin: PMAY-G scheme aims to construct 2.95 crore houses with all basic amenities by the year 2021-22. However, the number of beneficiaries reduced from 2.95 crores to 2.14 crore.… Continue reading PMAY-Gramin achieved 92% target in 1st Phase
Justice N.V. Ramana – the next “Chief Justice of India(CJI)”
What is the News? The President of India appointed Justice N.V. Ramana as the next Chief Justice of India. Appointment of CJI and other Judges: The Chief Justice of India (CJI) and the other judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President of India under Article 124(2) of the Constitution. Constitution on appointment… Continue reading Justice N.V. Ramana – the next “Chief Justice of India(CJI)”
MoU on “Blockchain-based Traceability Interface” for Indian Spices
. It What is the News? Spices Board India and UNDPs India’s Accelerator Lab signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU). The MoU aims to build a blockchain-based traceability interface for Indian spices. It will enhance transparency in the supply chain and trade. About blockchain-based traceability interface: Blockchain-based traceability interface will be integrated with the e-Spice Bazaar portal.… Continue reading MoU on “Blockchain-based Traceability Interface” for Indian Spices
DRDO develops “Advanced Chaff Technology” to safeguard naval ships
What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed an Advanced Chaff Technology. It will safeguard the naval ships against enemy missile attack. About Advanced Chaff Technology Chaff is a passive expendable electronic countermeasure technology. It is used worldwide to protect naval ships from enemy’s radar and Radio Frequency (RF) missile seekers.… Continue reading DRDO develops “Advanced Chaff Technology” to safeguard naval ships
Indian Navy Ships and Aircraft to participate in Exercise La Perouse
. What is the News? The Indian Navy Ships INS Satpura (with an integral helicopter embarked) and INS Kiltan along with P8I Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft are participating in Exercise La Pérouse. About Exercise La Pérouse: Exercise La Pérouse is a multilateral maritime exercise led by the French Navy. Aim: The exercise will witness… Continue reading Indian Navy Ships and Aircraft to participate in Exercise La Perouse
