What is the news? A recent analysis by the Banaras Hindu University (BHU), in collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology(DST) and the Ministry of Earth Sciences(MoES), has found a spatial shift of heatwaves in India. With this shift weather events are now occurring in new regions in the country. About the study The study has looked at… Continue reading Heatwave occurrences increasing in India, occurring in new regions: study
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Shipping Minister launches ‘MyPortApp’ for digital monitoring of port operations
What is the news? Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways launched a port mobile application called “MyPortApp” in Kolkata today. Also, inauguration of a 1 Mega Watt solar plant in Haldia port to produce renewable energy for port operations. What are some key features of the “MyPortApp”? The App includes all port details digitally and monitor operations virtually, is aimed to promote… Continue reading Shipping Minister launches ‘MyPortApp’ for digital monitoring of port operations
New toxic-free, superior multilayer technology that packages together electronic components can help country’s strategic sectors
What is the news? CSIR– NIIST (National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology), under the purview of “Advanced Manufacturing Techniques scheme” of Department of Science & Technology (DST) has indigenously developed toxic-free and superior multilayer series of LTCC tapes and HTCC substrates which are on par with international standards. About the technology: LTCC tapes and HTCC substrates These technologies package together electronic components like resistors,… Continue reading New toxic-free, superior multilayer technology that packages together electronic components can help country’s strategic sectors
Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, launches a nationwide River Ranching Programme
What is the news? The Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying has launched a national level River Ranching program in UP. At the same time, other 4 states namely, Uttarakhand, Orissa, Tripura and Chhattisgarh also participated nationwide River Ranching program launching. What is river ranching? River ranching is a form of aquaculture in which a population of a fish species is… Continue reading Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, launches a nationwide River Ranching Programme
Launch of I-Sprint’21: IFSCA’s Global FinTech Hackathon Series Sprint01: BankTech
What is the news? I-Sprint21, the global FinTech Hackathon Series of IFSCA was launched recently, where the first Sprint of the series “Sprint01: BankTech” is focussed on FinTechs for the Banking sector. Sprint 01: BankTech is hosted jointly by IFSCA and GIFT city in collaboration with NITI Aayog. In Union Budget 2020-21 finance minister envisaged on supporting a “World Class FinTech Hub” at GIFT IFSC. What is Sprint01: BankTech hackathon? Under… Continue reading Launch of I-Sprint’21: IFSCA’s Global FinTech Hackathon Series Sprint01: BankTech
2 journalists battling for freedom of expression awarded peace Nobel
What is the news? Maria Ressa of the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov of Russia received the Nobel Prize for Peace “for their courageous fight for freedom of expression”. This is the first Nobel Peace Prize for journalists since the German Carl von Ossietzky won it in 1935 for revealing his country’s secret post-war rearmament programme.… Continue reading 2 journalists battling for freedom of expression awarded peace Nobel
India Joins High Ambition Coalition (HAC) for Nature and People
What is the news? At a ceremony held between the French and Indian governments in New Delhi, India officially joined the High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People. What is the High Ambition Coalition (HAC) for Nature and People? The High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People was initiated at the “One Planet Summit” in… Continue reading India Joins High Ambition Coalition (HAC) for Nature and People
Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying unveils National Digital Livestock Mission Blueprint at NDDB
What is the news? Union Minister of State Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying unveiled the National Digital Livestock Mission Blueprint at National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). What is the National Digital Livestock Mission (NDLM)? NDLM is a digital platform developed jointly by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) and NDDB on the foundation… Continue reading Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying unveils National Digital Livestock Mission Blueprint at NDDB
Explained: Importance of Nobel winner Abdulrazak Gurnah’s writing in highlighting the refugee experience
What is the news? This year’s Nobel Prize for Literature is awarded to “Abdulrazak Gurnah”, who was born in Zanzibar and now lives in the UK. He became the fifth African writer to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. Read more: Nobel Prize for Physics Goes to 3 for Climate Discoveries About Gurnah’s work He is the author… Continue reading Explained: Importance of Nobel winner Abdulrazak Gurnah’s writing in highlighting the refugee experience
SC empowers green tribunal to initiate action on its own
What is the news? The Supreme Court has empowered the National Green Tribunal (NGT) with suo motu(on its own) power to initiate proceedings on its own in case of environmental exigencies. Earlier status Earlier, the NGT could pass on a ruling only after a petition has been filed by someone before the tribunal. What is the significance of the ruling? The ruling now… Continue reading SC empowers green tribunal to initiate action on its own
