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Railways to deploy ‘Ninja UAVs’ for surveillance

Facts: Ninja: It is a drone or unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV) procured by the Indian Railways to monitor its assets, ensure safety for passengers and aid the deployed security personnel. Additional Facts: Drones or unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV): It is an unmanned aircraft piloted from a remote pilot station. Drone Innovators Network(DIN): It was formed in 2018… Continue reading Railways to deploy ‘Ninja UAVs’ for surveillance

UK Launches Innovation Challenge Fund In India

News: The UK government has launched a £3 million innovation challenge fund in India. Facts: Innovation Challenge Fund: The fund aims to support scientists in academia and industry to tackle the most acute global challenges like Covid-19 and the threat to the environment. The fund will help to build on the UK-India Tech partnership which… Continue reading UK Launches Innovation Challenge Fund In India

Digital Health Mission a voluntary, central repository of records: Ministry

News: The Prime Minister has launched the National Digital Health Mission (NDHM) on the eve of Independence Day. Facts: NDHM: It is a voluntary healthcare programme that aims to reduce the gap among stakeholders such as doctors, hospitals and other healthcare providers by bringing them together and connecting them in an integrated digital health infrastructure.… Continue reading Digital Health Mission a voluntary, central repository of records: Ministry

AYUSH for Immunity Campaign

News: Ministry of AYUSH has launched a three-month campaign “Ayush for Immunity”. Facts: Aim: To increase awareness about affordable and easy practices that can be adopted for enhancing immunity and preventing any disease. Theme: Accessible and Affordable health for all through Ayush solutions. Additional Facts: National AYUSH Morbidity and Standardized Terminologies Electronic (NAMASTE) Portal: It… Continue reading AYUSH for Immunity Campaign

Union Sports Minister launches Fit India Youth Clubs initiative

News: Union Minister of Youth and Sports has launched a nation-wide initiative of Fit India Youth Clubs. Facts: Fit India Youth Club: It is a part of the Fit India Movement that aims to harness the power of youth to create mass awareness about the importance of fitness. Under the initiative, volunteers of Nehru Yuva… Continue reading Union Sports Minister launches Fit India Youth Clubs initiative

DBT Secretary inaugurates Center for Biopharma Analysis

News: Department of Biotechnology(DBT) Secretary has inaugurated the Pune-based Center for Biopharma Analysis(CBA). Facts: Aim: To provide high-quality analytical services to biopharmaceutical developers and manufacturers and create long lasting value for bio-entrepreneurs and industry. This centre is supported by the National Biopharma Mission of the Department of Biotechnology(DBT) and Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council(BIRAC). Additional… Continue reading DBT Secretary inaugurates Center for Biopharma Analysis

State of Organic farming in India

Facts: Organic Farming: It is a method of farming which avoids or largely excludes the use of synthetic inputs (such as fertilizers, pesticides, hormones) and relies upon crop rotations, animal manures, off-farm organic waste and biological system of nutrient mobilization and plant protection. Organic Farming in India: India ranks first in number of organic farmers… Continue reading State of Organic farming in India

NITI Aayog and NASSCOM launch ‘ATL AI Step Up Module’ for students

News: Atal Innovation Mission(AIM) in collaboration with NASSCOM has launched the ‘ATL AI Step Up Module’ to school students nationwide. Facts: ATL AI Step up Module: It is a comprehensive set of learning it yourself Advanced modules to those who wish to expand their knowledge base after becoming familiar with the basics of the Artificial… Continue reading NITI Aayog and NASSCOM launch ‘ATL AI Step Up Module’ for students

Price Monitoring and Resource Unit set up in Karnataka under the aegis NPPA

News: A Price Monitoring and Resource Unit(PMRU) has been set up in Karnataka under the aegis of National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority(NPPA), Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. Facts: PMRU: It is a registered society which functions under the direct control and supervision of State Drug Controllers. Functions: To assist NPPA in monitoring prices… Continue reading Price Monitoring and Resource Unit set up in Karnataka under the aegis NPPA

Odisha bags 1st position in AMRUT scheme

News: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has released the ranking of states under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation(AMRUT) scheme. Facts: Odisha has continued to be the top performer in implementation of the AMRUT Scheme.It is followed by Chandigarh, Telangana, Gujarat and Karnataka. Additional Facts: AMRUT Scheme: It was launched in 2015… Continue reading Odisha bags 1st position in AMRUT scheme

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