What is the News? The Information Technology Minister has launched the India Semiconductor Mission. Must Read: Need of Indigenous Semiconductor Manufacturing Facilities in India – Explained Pointwise What is the India Semiconductor Mission? India Semiconductor Mission(ISM) is a specialised and independent business division within the Digital India Corporation (a not for profit company set up by… Continue reading India Semiconductor Mission(ISM): Semiconductor mission launched by IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
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Drugs-Free India Campaign and SMILE scheme: New scheme to support the marginalised
What is the News? The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has informed about the new schemes to support the marginalised. SMILE Scheme The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has formulated an umbrella scheme “SMILE – Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise”. Read here: SMILE – Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood… Continue reading Drugs-Free India Campaign and SMILE scheme: New scheme to support the marginalised
Year-End- Review-2021- Ministry of Science and Technology
What is the News? The Ministry of Science and Technology has launched several initiatives in 2021. Some of them are: India’s ranking in global S&T indices continues to rise India has risen to the 46th position, featuring within the top 50 innovative economies globally as per Global Innovation Index(GII). India remains among the top 3… Continue reading Year-End- Review-2021- Ministry of Science and Technology
Year End Review: Ministry of Development of North-East Region
What is the News? The Ministry of Development of North-East Region (MDoNER) has taken several initiatives to ensure development of the North East region. Some of these initiatives are: North Eastern Region District SDG Index National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm(NMEO-OP): It is a centrally sponsored scheme with a special focus on NE… Continue reading Year End Review: Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Year End Review-2021: Ministry of Women and Child Development
What is the news? The Ministry of Women and Child Development has undertaken various measures through initiatives, schemes, legislations to ensure development, care and protection of Women and Children. The key initiatives of the Ministry of Women and Child Development during the Year 2021 are: Age of Marriage of Women: The Bill on Prohibition of… Continue reading Year End Review-2021: Ministry of Women and Child Development
Department of Biotechnology Mission COVID Suraksha Supported Biological E Limited Novel COVID-19 vaccine candidate – CORBEVAXTM receives DCGI approval for Emergency Use Authorization
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is Corbevax Vaccine?3 What is the vaccine made up of?4 What is Receptor Binding Domain (RBD)? What is the news? Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has given Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to the Corbevax Vaccine for Covid-19. What is Corbevax Vaccine? Corbevax is India’s first indigenously developed Receptor… Continue reading Department of Biotechnology Mission COVID Suraksha Supported Biological E Limited Novel COVID-19 vaccine candidate – CORBEVAXTM receives DCGI approval for Emergency Use Authorization
Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog releases ‘Innovations For You’ & ‘The Ingenious Tinkerers’
What is the News? Atal Innovation Mission(AIM), NITI Aayog has released the second edition of – ‘Innovations for You’ and ‘The Ingenious Tinkerers’. What are “Innovations for You”? It is a compilation of successful innovations by the entrepreneurial minds of India, solving problems of the present for the future. The current edition is focused on… Continue reading Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog releases ‘Innovations For You’ & ‘The Ingenious Tinkerers’
Air pollutants & meteorological variables influence pollen concentration: study
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Pollen, and why it’s harmful?3 What is the study conducted by researchers on Airborne Pollen?4 What are the findings of the study?5 What is the significance of this study? What is the News? Scientists have found that air pollutants influence pollen concentration, and different types of pollen have… Continue reading Air pollutants & meteorological variables influence pollen concentration: study
Belgaum Border Dispute: Explained: Latest flashpoint in Belagavi border dispute between Maharashtra and Karnataka
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Belgaum Border Dispute between Karnataka and Maharashtra?3 What is the basis of Maharashtra’s claim on Belgaum?4 What is Karnataka’s position on this?5 What were the steps taken to resolve the Belgaum Dispute? What is the News? The decades-old dispute between Karnataka and Maharashtra over the Belagavi or as… Continue reading Belgaum Border Dispute: Explained: Latest flashpoint in Belagavi border dispute between Maharashtra and Karnataka
Indian Army Establishes Quantum Laboratory at Mhow (MP)
What is the News? The Indian Army has established the Quantum Lab and a Centre for Artificial Intelligence(AI) at Military College of Telecommunication Engineering, Mhow(MP). About Quantum Lab The lab has been established by the Indian Army with the support of the National Security Council Secretariat(NSCS). Purpose: To conduct research and training in the Quantum… Continue reading Indian Army Establishes Quantum Laboratory at Mhow (MP)
