What is the News? The Election Commission of India hosted the International Virtual Election Visitors Programme(IEVP) 2021. About International Virtual Election Visitors Programme (IEVP) 2021: The Election Commission of India(ECI) organized IEVP 2021. Attended by: Election Management Bodies(EMBs)/ Organisations from 26 countries and three International Organisations attended it. Focus of the programme: The programme aims… Continue reading IEVP or International Virtual Election Visitors Programme (IVEP) 2021
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CJI launches “SUPACE Portal”— AI-driven Research Portal
What is the News? The Chief Justice of India launches the Supreme Court’s “SUPACE Portal”. About SUPACE Portal: Full-Form: SUPACE stands for Supreme Court Portal for Assistance in Court’s Efficiency. Purpose: It is an artificial intelligence-based portal. It will make the research work easier for judges, thereby easing their workload. Key Features of the Portal:… Continue reading CJI launches “SUPACE Portal”— AI-driven Research Portal
Government launches “Anamaya Initiative” – For Tribal Health
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
Delhi CM to represent Delhi at “World Cities Cultural Forum”
Contents1 What is the News?2 About World Cities Cultural Forum:3 World Cities Cultural Forum Summit:4 Publications by 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… Continue reading Delhi CM to represent Delhi at “World Cities Cultural Forum”
ARIES Tracked “Supernova explosion” in Wolf–Rayet stars
Contents1 What is the News?2 About the Supernova Explosion3 About Wolf–Rayet stars:4 What is Supernova? 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… 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)”
Contents1 What is the News?2 Appointment of CJI and other Judges:3 Constitution on appointment of CJI:4 Convention for appointment of the CJI5 Salary and Allowance of CJI and other Judges:6 Administrative Powers of CJI: What is the News? The President of India appointed Justice N.V. Ramana as the next Chief Justice of India. Appointment of… Continue reading Justice N.V. Ramana – the next “Chief Justice of India(CJI)”
MoU on “Blockchain-based Traceability Interface” for Indian Spices
. It Contents1 What is the News?2 About blockchain-based traceability interface:3 What is Blockchain Technology?4 About Spices Board India:5 About UNDP Accelerator Lab: 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… Continue reading MoU on “Blockchain-based Traceability Interface” for Indian Spices
