What is the News? IIT Madras has developed a robot named HomoSEP. If this robot is deployed extensively, it can put an end to the practice of manual scavenging. About HomoSEP HomoSEP stands for “homogenizer of septic tanks”. It is a portable robot that has a shaft attached to blades that can open like an… Continue reading Can this portable robot end septic tank deaths once it is deployed?
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Union Minister inaugurates centres for nano technology and Indian Knowledge System at IIT Guwahati
What is the News? The Union Minister of Education has visited IIT Guwahati and inaugurated the state-of-the-art Centre for Nanotechnology (CNT) and Centre for Indian Knowledge System (CIKS) at the institute. What is the purpose of the Centre for NanoTechnology (CNT)? Aim: To meet future challenges and augment academic partnerships with industry in Nanotechnology. Funding:… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates centres for nano technology and Indian Knowledge System at IIT Guwahati
Developed nations want to expand WTO agenda
What is the News? India’s Commerce and Industry Minister has said that developed countries linking World Trade Organisation (WTO) reforms with special and differential treatment (S&DT) being provided to poor and developing nations is “unfair”. What is Special and differential treatment (S&DT) under WTO? WTO agreements contain special provisions which give developing countries special rights… Continue reading Developed nations want to expand WTO agenda
Ministry of Textiles to set up a Handloom Village at Moirang of Manipur: Piyush Goyal
What is the News? The Union Minister of Textiles has announced that the Ministry of Textiles has decided to set up a Handloom Village at Moirang of Manipur. What is the significance of Moirang? Moirang is a small town in Manipur. – It is a very important place in the history of India’s freedom movement… Continue reading Ministry of Textiles to set up a Handloom Village at Moirang of Manipur: Piyush Goyal
Flaws in the system
News: The transfer of Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee from the Madras High Court to the Meghalaya High Court has given rise to a controversy. What is the Constitutional provision on the transfer of judges? Article 222 of the Constitution provides for the transfer of High Court judges, including the Chief Justice. -It says the President,… Continue reading Flaws in the system
SMART Policing Survey, 2021: Bihar, Uttar Pradesh police lowest among all States on perception of ‘sensitivity’, says survey
What is the News? Indian Police Foundation (IPF) has released the SMART Policing Survey 2021. Note: Indian Police Foundation (IPF) is a multidisciplinary think tank and policy advocacy platform. What is a Smart Policing Survey? The SMART Policing idea was envisioned, articulated and introduced by the Prime Minister at the Conference of DGPs of State… Continue reading SMART Policing Survey, 2021: Bihar, Uttar Pradesh police lowest among all States on perception of ‘sensitivity’, says survey
6th EDITION OF INDO-FRANCE JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE “EX SHAKTI 2021” BEING CONDUCTED IN FRANCE
What is the News? The Sixth Edition of Indo – French joint military exercise “Ex SHAKTI 2021” has commenced at the Military School of Draguignan, France. What is Exercise Shakti? Exercise Shakti is a biennial military exercise between the Indian and French Army. Aim: To enhance military cooperation and interoperability between the two Armies. Focus… Continue reading 6th EDITION OF INDO-FRANCE JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE “EX SHAKTI 2021” BEING CONDUCTED IN FRANCE
President of India Graces Swachh Amrit Mahotsav and Presents Swachh Survekshan Awards 2021
What is the News? The President of India has addressed the Swachh Amrit Mahotsav and presented the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2021. What is the Swachh Survekshan Awards? Swachh Survekshan is an annual survey of cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation in cities and towns across India. It was launched as part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, which… Continue reading President of India Graces Swachh Amrit Mahotsav and Presents Swachh Survekshan Awards 2021
Life expectancy lower for urban poor, says study
What is the News? Azim Premji University has released a report titled “Healthcare equity in urban India”. What is the purpose of the report? The report explores health vulnerabilities and inequalities in cities in India.It also looks at the availability, accessibility and cost of healthcare facilities and possibilities in future-proofing services in the next decade.… Continue reading Life expectancy lower for urban poor, says study
Prolonged school closures due to COVID-19 pose threat to gender equality: UNESCO study
What is the News? UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) has released a study titled “When Schools Close: Gendered Impacts of COVID-19 School Closures”. This study highlights how school closures affected girls and boys, young women and men differently depending on the circumstances. What are the key findings of the study? Around 1.6… Continue reading Prolonged school closures due to COVID-19 pose threat to gender equality: UNESCO study
