The Unique Identification Authority of India(UIDAI) has operationalised the first ‘Aadhaar Seva Kendra’ in Delhi and Vijayawada. These Aadhaar Seva Kendras are meant to facilitate enrolment, updation and other activities. It will be owned and operated by UIDAI.These Kendra’s will be in addition to other centres currently being run by banks and post offices and… Continue reading Passport-like Aadhaar centres in Delhi, Vijayawada. UIDAI shares details
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Human atlas: An initiative for holistic understanding of human biology
Department of Biotechnology(DBT) has launched ‘MANAV: Human Atlas Initiative’ towards improving knowledge on human physiology. The project aims to create a unified database of molecular network of all the tissues in the human body and to derive a holistic picture of working of the human body. This mega project will collate and integrate molecular information… Continue reading Human atlas: An initiative for holistic understanding of human biology
Supreme Court pulls up Kerala for denying relief to Endosulfan victims
The Supreme Court has directed the Kerala government to pay compensation to four minors who were victims of the endosulfan tragedy. The case relates to the victims who were reported to be affected in Kerala’s Kasaragod district after Endosulfan was aerially sprayed by state owned company on cashew plantations. Endosulfan is an organochlorine insecticide which… Continue reading Supreme Court pulls up Kerala for denying relief to Endosulfan victims
Stranded sea cow named ‘sea prince’
Thailand has named a baby dugong found washed ashore as Yamil.The name means handsome man of the sea in the Yawi language. Dugong or Sea Cow is a sea-grass eating mammal which is found in waters of as many as 37 countries.The dugong has been hunted for thousands of years for its meat and oil.… Continue reading Stranded sea cow named ‘sea prince’
Union Budget 2019-20 foreign affairs outlay: The importance of being Thimpu
The bilateral relations between India and Bhutan has received a major boost with the Budget announcing a major increase in the allocation to Bhutan under India’s foreign affairs outlay. Bhutan received ₹2,802 crore, out of the total allocations for foreign affairs commitments. This move has indicated that India is going to firm up its development… Continue reading Union Budget 2019-20 foreign affairs outlay: The importance of being Thimpu
New rules mooted on drugs dispensed by doctors
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation(CDSCO) has suggested amendments to the Drugs and Cosmetic Rules,1945 to ensure that registered medical practitioners dispense only generic medicines. A generic medicine is a copy of drug medication created to be the same as an already marketed brand-name drug.It is equal in dosage form, safety, strength, route of administration,… Continue reading New rules mooted on drugs dispensed by doctors
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #6 July 6, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – July 6, 2019
Download the compilation of all summaries of all the news Articles here Budget Briefs: Stand-Up India Scheme extended till 2025 Union Minister has said that the Stand Up India Scheme has been extended up to the year 2025. Stand-Up India Scheme Facilitates bank loans between 10 lakh and 1 Crore to at least one Scheduled Caste (SC)… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – July 6, 2019
7 PM | Towards making India 5G-ready by 2020 | 6th July, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: 5G technology in telecommunication. Evolution of mobile communication networks: Mobile communication has become more popular in last few years due to fast reform from 1G to 5G in mobile technology. Generation refers change in nature of service compatible transmission technology and new frequency bands. In 1980 the… Continue reading 7 PM | Towards making India 5G-ready by 2020 | 6th July, 2019
7 PM | Government steps on the gas to put India’s EV mission in fast lane | 6th July, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: The government drive towards electric vehicles for a sustainable future. More in news: Niti Aayog’s emobility plan: only electric vehicles to be sold by 2030. Infrastructure over incentive to promote electric vehicle: Economic survey. Transportation is backbone for growth of an economy. India is one of the… Continue reading 7 PM | Government steps on the gas to put India’s EV mission in fast lane | 6th July, 2019
