What is the News? The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has launched the Self Certification Portal for conveying adherence to provisions of Geospatial Guidelines by Individuals, companies, organizations, and government agencies. About the Self Certification Portal Purpose: This Portal facilitates entities engaged in map-related activities to certify themselves quickly and easily. Developed by: The… Continue reading DST launches Geospatial Self Certification Portal
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Shreyas Hosur creates history by becoming first ever Railway officer to complete ‘IRONMAN’ Triathlon
What is the News? Shreyas Hosur, from South Western Railway, has become the first-ever Railway officer and also the first-ever officer from the non-uniformed Civil Services to complete the gruelling ‘IRONMAN’ Triathlon. He completed the event in 13 hrs 26 mins. What is the ‘IRONMAN’ Triathlon? It is a gruelling single-day sports event that includes… Continue reading Shreyas Hosur creates history by becoming first ever Railway officer to complete ‘IRONMAN’ Triathlon
Centre tweaks rules to widen CDS choice pool: Serving & retired 3-star officers also eligible now
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the chief of defence staff (CDS) post?3 What are the new rule changes for the selection of CDS?4 What is the need for a rule change?5 What are the pending works for CDS? What is the News? The government has tweaked the Army, IAF and Navy rules to… Continue reading Centre tweaks rules to widen CDS choice pool: Serving & retired 3-star officers also eligible now
How new rules will change life on social media
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the new amendments to the IT Rules,2021?3 Are these rules mandatory for Social Media Intermediaries?4 What are the benefits of new amendments?5 What are the challenges associated with the new amendments? What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology(MEITY) has released a fresh draft of… Continue reading How new rules will change life on social media
The health of adolescent girls is a vital aspect of our growth story
News: According to the UNICEF, 23 million girls drop out of school every year when they start menstruating, and 102 million girls are married off before the age of 15 in India. Further, 54.1% of adolescent girls, aged 15-19, are anaemic, with a slightly higher incidence in rural areas. Read more: State of adolescent learning… Continue reading The health of adolescent girls is a vital aspect of our growth story
China’s ‘inevitable’ global dominance
News: A recent book titled “How China Sees India and the World.” explained how China is moving towards their global dominance. What is the development of India-China relations? Deng Xiaoping declared that there could not be an Asian Century without India and China growing together and playing a resurgent role. During the visit of the Indian… Continue reading China’s ‘inevitable’ global dominance
Ministry of Science and Technology inaugurates India’s ‘First Lavender Festival’ in Bhaderwah
What is the News? Union Minister has inaugurated India’s ‘First Lavender Festival’ in Bhaderwah and termed Bhaderwah as the birthplace of India’s Purple Revolution. Note: India’s first National Institute of High Altitude Medicine is also being built in Bhaderwah. What is Lavender? Lavandula (common name lavender) is a genus of 47 known species of flowering… Continue reading Ministry of Science and Technology inaugurates India’s ‘First Lavender Festival’ in Bhaderwah
Money spider, ant-mimicking spider discovered at Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
Annual Survey of Industries ( What is the News? Money spiders, commonly found in European meadows, have been reported for the first time in the country from the Muthanga range of the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary. Similarly, researchers have also discovered ant-mimicking spiders. What are Money spiders? Money Spider belongs to the family of dwarf spiders… Continue reading Money spider, ant-mimicking spider discovered at Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
Annual Survey of Industries (ASI): Year before Covid: Jobs in corporate sector, LLPs grew, proprietorships fell
What is the News? Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released the provisional results of the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI). What is the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI)? It is the principal source of industrial statistics in India and the most comprehensive data on organised manufacturing. It covers all factories employing 10 or… Continue reading Annual Survey of Industries (ASI): Year before Covid: Jobs in corporate sector, LLPs grew, proprietorships fell
Minister of State for Commerce & Industry launches Indian Business Portal – e-commerce marketplace
What is the News? Ministry of Commerce & Industry has launched the Indian Business Portal. What is Indian Business Portal? The portal is a B2B digital marketplace to empower SME exporters, artisans and farmers to identify new markets for their products and grow their sales globally. It is an International Trade Hub for Indian Exporters… Continue reading Minister of State for Commerce & Industry launches Indian Business Portal – e-commerce marketplace
