What is the News? The Indian Railways completes the Arch closure of the iconic Chenab Bridge. About Chenab Bridge: Chenab Bridge is an Indian railway steel and concrete arch bridge. It is under the construction between Bakkal and Kauri in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. Length: The bridge is being constructed over the… Continue reading Railways Completes Arch Closure of “Chenab bridge”
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“ProrIISe Software” to automate legal process for Intellectual Property
What is the News? Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, (IISc) and Prorigo Software Pvt. Ltd. jointly developed the ProrIISe Software. About the ProrIISe Software: The ProrIISe Software aims to automate the legal and bureaucratic part of the patent process. It will be helpful for registering intellectual property developed by Indian academicians. Significance: This software is… Continue reading “ProrIISe Software” to automate legal process for Intellectual Property
“E9 Initiative” to Accelerate Digital Learning
What is the News? The Minister of State for Education will attend a consultation meeting of Education Ministers of E9 countries called the E9 Initiative. About the E9 Initiative: Theme of the Meeting: “E9 initiative: Scaling up digital learning to accelerate progress towards Sustainable Development Goal 4” This consultation meeting will be the 1st of the… Continue reading “E9 Initiative” to Accelerate Digital Learning
Farmer develops mango variety that bears fruits round the year
What is the News? Shrikishan Suman, a farmer from Kota, Rajasthan has developed an innovative mango variety called Sadabahar. About Sadabahar: Sadabahar is a dwarf variety of mango that can be grown regularly for round the year. Dwarf is used to describe varieties or species of plants and animals which are much smaller than the… Continue reading Farmer develops mango variety that bears fruits round the year
Govt. Extends “Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme”
What is the News? Government extends the Rs. 3-lakh-crore Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) until 30th June 2021. It also widens its scope to new sectors, including hospitality, travel and tourism. About Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS): Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme(ECLGS) launched as part of the Covid-19 relief package called the Atma Nirbhar… Continue reading Govt. Extends “Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme”
SC Judgment on Rejection of Candidate Acquitted of Serious Crime
What is the News? The Supreme Court held that a public employer can reject a candidate if the candidate is unsuitable. Thus, a person acquitted of a serious crime merely on the benefit of the doubt can be rejected. What was the case? A man cleared the recruitment exam of a constable in the Rajasthan… Continue reading SC Judgment on Rejection of Candidate Acquitted of Serious Crime
Impacts of Desert Dust Particles on “Indian Summer Monsoon”
What is the News? A new study shows the impacts of desert dust coming from the West, Central, and East Asia in the Indian Summer Monsoon. Impacts of Desert Dust Particles on Indian Summer Monsoon: Strong winds carry the dust particles from the Middle East into the atmosphere. Dust particles absorb solar radiation and become extremely… Continue reading Impacts of Desert Dust Particles on “Indian Summer Monsoon”
Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) Scheme
What is the News? The Department of Land Resources informs the Standing Committee on Rural Development about the Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) Scheme. About Unique Land Parcel Identification Number(ULPIN) Scheme: The Unique Land Parcel Identification Number(ULPIN) scheme was launched in 10 States in 2021. It will roll out across the country by March 2022.… Continue reading Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) Scheme
“HSN code” Made Mandatory for Certain Category of GST Taxpayers
What is the News? The Government makes the 6 digit HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) code mandatory for a GST taxpayer having a turnover of more than Rs 5 crore in a financial year. This rule comes into effect from April 1,2021. About HSN Code: The HSN Code is a six-digit identification code. The World… Continue reading “HSN code” Made Mandatory for Certain Category of GST Taxpayers
“NASA’s InSight lander” Detects Massive Quakes on Mars
What is the News? NASA’s InSight lander detects two strong quakes on Mars. The lander is a part of NASA’s InSight mission to Mars, launched in 2018. About NASA’s InSight Mission InSight is short for Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport. It is a NASA Mission. The Mission aims to study the deep interiors… Continue reading “NASA’s InSight lander” Detects Massive Quakes on Mars
