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Union Minister e-launches tertiary processing centres of Trifood Project

News: Union Tribal Affairs Minister has e-launched the tertiary processing centre of  “Trifood Project”. Facts: Trifood Project: It is an initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs in association with the Ministry of Food Processing(MoFPI). Aim: To enhance the income of tribals through better utilization of and value addition to the Minor Forest Produce(MFP) collected… Continue reading Union Minister e-launches tertiary processing centres of Trifood Project

Private firms employ more women in R&D: Study

News: The Science and Technology Indicators (STI), 2018 has been released. Facts: STI: It is prepared by National Science and Technology Management Information System, a division of the Department of Science Technology,  The report is based on data provided by a range of scientific establishments across the country. Key Takeaways: India’s private sector research companies… Continue reading Private firms employ more women in R&D: Study

India, Japan, Australia to launch Supply Chain Resilience Initiative(SCRI)

News: India, Japan and Australia have begun discussions on launching a trilateral Supply Chain Resilience Initiative(SCRI) to reduce the dependency on China. Facts: SCRI: The aim of the initiative is to attract foreign direct investment to turn the Indo-Pacific region into an economic powerhouse and to build mutually complementary relationships among partner countries. Significance:. The… Continue reading India, Japan, Australia to launch Supply Chain Resilience Initiative(SCRI)

Odisha to give facelift to 11th century Lingaraj Temple

News: The Odisha government has decided to give a facelift to the 11th century Lingaraj Temple, akin to its pre-350-year structural status. Facts: Lingaraj Temple: It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva and is one of the oldest temples in Bhubaneswar,Odisha. Built by: It is believed to be built by the kings from the… Continue reading Odisha to give facelift to 11th century Lingaraj Temple

Indo-U.S. Virtual Networks for COVID-19

News: The Indo-US Science and Technology Forum(IUSSTF) has announced the awards for Indo-U.S. Virtual Networks for COVID-19. Facts: Indo-U.S. Virtual Networks for COVID-19: It is an initiative of IUSSTF to support the efforts of leading researchers from India and the U.S to find solutions to the COVID 19 pandemic and emerging global challenges. Additional Facts:… Continue reading Indo-U.S. Virtual Networks for COVID-19

India ranks among lowest in terms of Internet quality

News: Digital Quality of Life(DQL) Index, 2020 has been released by SurfShark, an online privacy solutions provider. Facts: About the Index: It is a global research on the quality of digital wellbeing in 85 countries (81% of the global population). Parameters: The index ranks countries by looking at five fundamental pillars that define the digital… Continue reading India ranks among lowest in terms of Internet quality

eSanjeevani telemedicine service records 2 lakh tele-consultations

News: The ‘e-Sanjeevani’ digital platform of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has completed 2 lakh tele-consultations. Facts: eSanjeevani: It is a digital platform that has enabled two types of telemedicine services: eSanjeevani: It is a doctor to doctor telemedicine system being implemented under the Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centre(AB-HWCs) programme. Aim: To… Continue reading eSanjeevani telemedicine service records 2 lakh tele-consultations

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