What is the News? The Union Minister for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises(MSME) has launched the unique anti-bacterial fabric. About Anti-Bacterial Fabric The anti-bacterial fabric has been developed by Kumarappa National Handmade Paper Institute, Jaipur under Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC). The fabric is treated with an anti-bacterial agent extracted from cow dung which prevents… Continue reading Union Minister launches unique anti-bacterial fabric; Says, it will help create rural employment and contribute to environment protection
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India, Russia, China call for formation of inclusive Afghan govt
What is the News? India’s External Affairs Minister has chaired the 18th meeting of the foreign ministers of the Russia-India-China(RIC) group. During the meeting, the three countries have called for a) ensuring that Afghanistan’s territory is not used to attack any country b) the formation of a truly inclusive government and c) immediate aid to… Continue reading India, Russia, China call for formation of inclusive Afghan govt
One out of every two Bihar households is multidimensionally poor: NITI Aayog
What is the News? Niti Aayog has released India’s first National MPI (multidimensional poverty index). Contents1 About National MPI (Multidimensional Poverty Index)2 What are the key findings of the National MPI?2.1 Health2.2 Education 2.3 Standard of Living About National MPI (Multidimensional Poverty Index) National MPI seeks to measure poverty across its multiple dimensions and in effect… Continue reading One out of every two Bihar households is multidimensionally poor: NITI Aayog
PM pays tributes to Lachit Borphukan
What is the News? The Prime Minister has paid tributes to Lachit Borphukan on the occasion of Lachit Divas. Note: Assam celebrates Lachit Divas on November 24 as a tribute to Borphukan valour and heroism. Who was Lachit Borphukan? Lachit Borphukan was a commander in the erstwhile Ahom kingdom. He is known for his leadership… Continue reading PM pays tributes to Lachit Borphukan
SWADESH, World’s First Multimodal Brain Imaging Data and Analytics, Developed at DBT-National Brain Research Centre, Haryana
Source: This post is based on the article “SWADESH, World’s First Multimodal Brain Imaging Data and Analytics, Developed at DBT-National Brain Research Centre, Haryana” published in PIB on 26th November 2021. What is the news? DBT-National Brain Research Centre (DBT-NBRC) has developed a project named SWADESH. Click Here to read about National Brain Research Centre… Continue reading SWADESH, World’s First Multimodal Brain Imaging Data and Analytics, Developed at DBT-National Brain Research Centre, Haryana
First of its kind program for lateral entry for women researchers in joint R&D projects between India and Germany launched
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the WISER Program?3 What is Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC)?4 What is the 2+2 Project? What is the News? The Union Minister for Science and Technology has launched the Women’s Involvement in Science and Engineering Research (WISER) program. What is the WISER Program? Launched by: Indo-German Science… Continue reading First of its kind program for lateral entry for women researchers in joint R&D projects between India and Germany launched
Why this new Covid strain ‘B.1.1.529’ is more lethal that Delta variant
Contents1 What is the news?2 How the new variant was discovered?3 How did the Omicron Variant evolve?4 Why is the Omicron variant worrying? What is the news? The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 called B.1.1.529 as a ‘variant of concern’. This variant has been named as Omicron. How the… Continue reading Why this new Covid strain ‘B.1.1.529’ is more lethal that Delta variant
Analysing the Constituent Assembly debates reveals of a vital process
What is the news? A textual study of the Constitution of India has been done by the researchers. The study aims to analyze how “We, The People” came to where we have reached. What are the findings of the research regarding the Constitutional Assembly? Diversity and participation: In terms of gender, there were only 15 women… Continue reading Analysing the Constituent Assembly debates reveals of a vital process
Explained: Why are India, other countries releasing oil from strategic reserves?
Contents1 What is the news?2 Why are these countries releasing oil from strategic reserves?3 How will this step affect crude oil prices?4 How have high crude oil prices impacted India?5 What are India’s strategic petroleum reserves, and why are they needed? What is the news? India is going to release 5 million barrels of oil… Continue reading Explained: Why are India, other countries releasing oil from strategic reserves?
MeitY organises 24th CISO Deep Dive Training program under Cyber Surakshit Bharat initiative
What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics and IT is conducting a six-day Deep Dive Training program. What is a Deep Dive Training program? Launched by: National e-Governance Division, Ministry of Electronics and IT under the Cyber Surakshit Bharat initiative. Purpose: It is a six day training programme that aims to create awareness around… Continue reading MeitY organises 24th CISO Deep Dive Training program under Cyber Surakshit Bharat initiative
