Cabinet approves New National Education Policy

News: The Union Cabinet has approved the New National Education Policy(NEP). Facts: Aim: To create an education system that contributes directly to transforming the country, providing high-quality education to all, and making India a global knowledge superpower. Key Highlights: Public Spending: To increase public spending on education to nearly 6% of gross domestic product (GDP)… Continue reading Cabinet approves New National Education Policy

Centre launches pilot project to reduce emissions from agriculture

News: The Government of India has launched the Green-Ag Project to reduce emissions from agriculture and ensure sustainable agricultural practices. Facts: Objective: To catalyse transformative change of India’s agricultural sector to support achievement of national and global environmental benefits and conservation of critical biodiversity and forest landscapes. Funding: The project is funded by the Global… Continue reading Centre launches pilot project to reduce emissions from agriculture

India’s first solar-powered ferry Aditya wins global honour

News: India’s solar-powered ferry named ‘Aditya’ has won the prestigious Gustave Trouve Award for Excellence in Electric Boats and Boating. Facts: Aditya: It is India’s first solar-powered ferry and the largest solar powered boat in India. It has been in operation between Vaikkom and Thavanakkadavu in Kerala since 2017 by the Kerala State Water Transport… Continue reading India’s first solar-powered ferry Aditya wins global honour

Five Rafale fighter jets arrive at Ambala air base

News: The first five of a batch of French Rafale fighter jets has arrived at Haryana’s Ambala air base. Facts: Rafale Fighter Jet: It is a twin-engine medium multi-role combat aircraft manufactured by the French company Dassault Aviation. Purpose: It can be used to perform ground and sea attacks, reconnaissance, high-accuracy strikes and nuclear strike… Continue reading Five Rafale fighter jets arrive at Ambala air base

BelYo, India’s first Covid-19 blockchain platform goes live

Facts:  BelYo: It is the country’s first COVID-19 blockchain platform that converts COVID-19 related clinical and vaccination data of citizens from physical form into digital assets which can be retrieved by contact tracing apps like Aarogya Setu. Developed by: BelfricsBT, a global blockchain start-up along with IlIT Bangalore. Additional Facts: Blockchain Technology: It is a… Continue reading BelYo, India’s first Covid-19 blockchain platform goes live

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