Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the issues faced by the Medical Devices sector currently?2.1 Rise of Imports of Medical Devices from China3 What should the Government do to help the Medical Devices sector? What is the News? According to a report, Indian medical device makers are now struggling with idle capacity. What are… Continue reading Nearly 33% of India’s medical devices capacity lying unused: Industry
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SATCOM : Satellite communications could improve quality of existing mobile networks
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is Satellite Communications (SATCOM)?3 What are the benefits of Satellite Communication (SATCOM) for India?4 What are the concerns related to satellite communications launch?5 Recommendations by TRAI What is the news? The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has reprimanded Elon Musk’s Starlink Internet Services for pre-selling and booking the satellite based… Continue reading SATCOM : Satellite communications could improve quality of existing mobile networks
Cooperative model best suited for India, says Shah
Contents1 What is the news?2 What are Cooperatives?3 Amul Cooperative Model4 Why is the Amul Model successful? What is the news? The Union Home Minister has said that the cooperative model is the only model of economic development that will work to achieve an all-encompassing and all-inclusive development of a huge country like India. He… Continue reading Cooperative model best suited for India, says Shah
Ganga Connect concludes in London: High Level of Engagement & Tangible Outcomes
What is the News? The Ganga Connect exhibition that has been running across the UK has successfully concluded in London. What was the objective of the Ganga Connect Exhibition? The primary objective of the Ganga Connect exhibition was to engage with the UK community and major support has been received from community members from all… Continue reading Ganga Connect concludes in London: High Level of Engagement & Tangible Outcomes
From deals to pacts, expansive India-Russia defence agenda next month
What is the News? The Russian President will come to India for the 21st annual summit between India and Russia. During this visit, many deals and agreements are expected to be signed. What are the deals and agreements expected to be signed between India and Russia? 2+2 Meeting: India’s Defence Minister and External affairs minister… Continue reading From deals to pacts, expansive India-Russia defence agenda next month
MSDE launches pilot projects to revive and catalyze the traditional Namda Craft and upskill the Artisans and Weavers of Kashmir
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the objective of these projects?3 What is Namda Craft?4 Reasons for Decline of Namda Craft5 Significance of these projects What is the News? Minister of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has launched two projects— (i) Revival of Namda craft of Kashmir as a special pilot project under Pradhan… Continue reading MSDE launches pilot projects to revive and catalyze the traditional Namda Craft and upskill the Artisans and Weavers of Kashmir
Explained: How PASIPHAE will peep into the unknown regions of the sky
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is the PASIPHAE Project?3 What are the key features of PASIPHAE Project?4 What is the significance of this Project? What is the news? Wide Area Linear Optical Polarimeter (WALOP), a vital instrument for the PASIPHAE Project, is being developed at Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune, India.… Continue reading Explained: How PASIPHAE will peep into the unknown regions of the sky
Endemic Western Ghats flycatchers could lose third of their range due to climate change: Study
What is the news? Researchers have released a study titled ‘Impact of climate change on two high-altitude restricted and endemic flycatchers of the Western Ghats, India. About the study The study was conducted on two species endemic to the Western Ghats, namely: – Black and-orange Flycatcher (BOF), and – Nilgiri Flycatcher(NIF) The study’s aim was… Continue reading Endemic Western Ghats flycatchers could lose third of their range due to climate change: Study
New research: How climate change causes ‘divorce’ among albatrosses
What is the news? A new study published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B has provided evidence of the effect of environmental conditions on the longevity of relationships among a population of albatrosses. What does the report suggest? It suggests that environmental conditions cause splits between black-browed albatrosses in the South Atlantic, which otherwise… Continue reading New research: How climate change causes ‘divorce’ among albatrosses
Judicial Intervention to nudge exec, not usurp its role: CJI
What is the news? Chief Justice of India in his speech from Constitution Day (26th November), talked about the role of judiciary and executive in providing justice to people. What is the CJI viewpoint? On securing justice: Although the judiciary is the guardian of the constitution, upholding the commitment to secure justice lies in all three… Continue reading Judicial Intervention to nudge exec, not usurp its role: CJI
