News:India is going to be possibly the first country in the world to implement a Scientific Social Responsibility (SSR) Policy on the lines of Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR). Facts: What is Scientific Social Responsibility(SSR)? The draft defines SSR as the ethical obligation of knowledge workers in all fields of science and technology to voluntarily contribute their… Continue reading Scientific Social Responsibility policy
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Central Equipment Identity Register(CEIR)
News:Union Telecom Minister has launched the Central Equipment Identity Register(CEIR). Facts: About Central Equipment Identity Register(CEIR): Central Equipment Identity Register(CEIR) is a database of International Mobile Equipment Identities (IMEIs), the 15-digit numbers that uniquely identify each mobile device. It is being launched to curtail the rampant cloning and theft of mobile phones across the country.… Continue reading Central Equipment Identity Register(CEIR)
National Conference on ‘Criminal Activities and Radicalization in Jails
News:The Bureau of Police Research and Development(BPR&D) is organizing a National Conference on ‘Criminal Activities and Radicalization in Jails: Vulnerability of Inmates and Jail Staff and their Protection’. Facts: The conference will focus on the following issues: To understand various criminal activities at individual and gang level and considers safety measures for vulnerable inmates and… Continue reading National Conference on ‘Criminal Activities and Radicalization in Jails
Community Radio Stations
News:Government has decided to set up 118 new community radio stations. Facts: About Community radio stations: The Community radio is a radio service offering a third model of radio broadcasting in addition to commercial and public broadcasting. They broadcast content that is popular and relevant to a local,specific audience. How are they operated? Community radio… Continue reading Community Radio Stations
Neermahal Jal Utsav
News:The traditional Neermahal Jal Utsav festival has been concluded in Tripura. Facts: About the festival: The traditional Neermahal Jal Utsav is a three days long festival which includes many programs like Manasha Mangal, boat race, swimming competition among others. Neermahal is a water palace built at the middle of Rudrasagar lake by Maharaja Bir Bikram… Continue reading Neermahal Jal Utsav
Scientists tried CRISPR to fight HIV
News:According to a study,Scientists in China have used CRISPR gene-editing technology to treat a patient with HIV,but it didn’t cure the patient. Facts: About Gene Editing Genome editing is the deliberate alteration of a selected DNA sequence in a living cell. It involves editing an organism’s DNA by altering, removing or adding nucleotides to the… Continue reading Scientists tried CRISPR to fight HIV
4P1000 Initiative: The Tribal Perspective through Bamboonomics
News:On the sidelines of COP 14 of UNCCD,TRIFED and Union Tribal Ministry has launched TICD(TRIFED’s Initiative to Combat Desertification) under “The 4P1000 Initiative:The Tribal Perspective through Bamboonomics.” Facts: TRIFED’s Initiative to Combat Desertification(TICD): Under this initiative,TRIFED will integrate its Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojna with this global environmental intervention termed as TICD (TRIFED’s Initiative to… Continue reading 4P1000 Initiative: The Tribal Perspective through Bamboonomics
Maritime communication Services
News:Union Minister for Communications, Electronics & Information Technology has launched the maritime communication services Facts: Maritime Connectivity will enable high-end support, access to Voice, Data and Video services while travelling on sailing vessels, cruise liners, ships in India using satellite technology. Nelco is the first Indian company that will provide broadband services to the maritime… Continue reading Maritime communication Services
Government unveils package to boost exports, revive housing sector
News:Government has announced a set of measures aimed at two sectors of the economy namely exports and housing sector.These measures are aimed to reverse a deepening economic slowdown. Facts: Special Fund for Housing Projects: A special fund will be set up for providing last-mile funding for housing projects.It will focus on the construction of unfinished… Continue reading Government unveils package to boost exports, revive housing sector
Pulikali
News:Pulikali(Tiger dance) festival is set to be welcomed in Kerala. Facts About Pulikali: Pulikali (Tiger Dance) is a folk art of Kerala. The artists wear a tiger mask, paint their bodies like tigers and dance to the rhythm of traditional percussion instruments such as thakil, udukku and chenda. It is performed on the fourth day… Continue reading Pulikali
