Author: ForumIAS

NIRF Ranking 2020 released

News: Union minister for Human Resource and Development(HRD) has released the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2020. Facts: National Institutional Ranking Framework(NIRF) was started by the Ministry of Human Resource and Development(HRD) in 2015.  Parameters: a) Teaching b) Learning and Resources c) Research and Professional Practices d) Graduation Outcomes e) Outreach and Inclusivity and f)… Continue reading NIRF Ranking 2020 released

India 12th in science research: Nature Index 2020

News: Nature Index 2020 has been released by Nature Research. Facts: The Nature Index 2020 is based on the institution’s or country’s share of articles published in the 82 prestigious scientific journals selected by an independent panel of experts and tracked by the Nature Index database. Key Takeaways: Top five Positions: United States of America,… Continue reading India 12th in science research: Nature Index 2020

Flood Warning System For Mumbai “IFLOWS-Mumbai”

News: Mumbai will get the country’s second urban flood warning system for evaluation named IFLOWS-Mumbai. Facts: IFLOWS-Mumbai: It is an Integrated Flood Warning system to enhance the resilience of Mumbai by providing early warning for flooding specially during high rainfall events and cyclones. The system also has provisions to capture the urban drainage within the… Continue reading Flood Warning System For Mumbai “IFLOWS-Mumbai”

DST constitutes joint Science Communication Forum

News: Department of Science & Technology has constituted a joint Science Communication Forum. Facts: Purpose: To facilitate interaction, cooperation and coordination amongst various public sector science communication institutions and agencies. Members: It will be represented by senior officials from various central ministries including Science & Technology, Agriculture, Health, Culture, Defense, Space, Atomic Energy and Information… Continue reading DST constitutes joint Science Communication Forum

Kerala Start-ties up with SCTIMST to launch BIN-19 and UV SPOT

News: Kerala Startup in association with Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology(SCTIMST) has developed BIN-19 and UV SPOT devices to help the Government in combating Covid-19. Facts: BIN-19: It is an Internet of Things(IoT) based device used for collecting and disinfecting Used Face-Mask. IoT Features: Auto Sanitizer Dispenser ( remotely alerts if… Continue reading Kerala Start-ties up with SCTIMST to launch BIN-19 and UV SPOT

Reserve Bank proposes to shore up bank boards

News: The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has issued a discussion paper on ‘Governance in Commercial Banks’.The discussion paper aims to create a clearly definable separation between the board and the management of a bank. Facts: Guidelines Coverage: The guidelines are applicable to private, foreign and public sector banks. It will come into effect within six… Continue reading Reserve Bank proposes to shore up bank boards

Blog
Academy
Community