Source: PIB What is the News? Government of India has launched the Secured Logistics Document Exchange Initiative along with a Calculator for GreenHouse Gas Emissions Initiative. About Secured Logistics Document Exchange(SLDE) Initiative: SLDE platform is a solution that aims to replace the present manual process of generation, exchange and compliance of logistics documents with a… Continue reading Centre launches Secured Logistics Document Exchange and Calculator for GreenHouse Gas Emissions Initiatives
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International Financial Services Centres Authority (Capital Market Intermediaries) Regulations, 2021
Source: PIB What is the News? International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has released the proposed IFSCA (Capital Market Intermediaries) Regulations, 2021. The regulations provide for regulatory requirements in respect of registration, obligations and responsibilities of various types of capital market intermediaries. About IFSCA: International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) was established in 2020 under… Continue reading International Financial Services Centres Authority (Capital Market Intermediaries) Regulations, 2021
Researchers develop nano-structured aluminium surface having multiple applications
Source: PIB What is the News? A group of researchers has developed a nano-structured, self-cleaning, sustainable aluminium surface by utilizing a simple and environment-friendly fabrication route. This could have multiple applications ranging from biomedical to aerospace and automobiles to household appliances. Why was this developed? Aluminum is a light metal. It has many industrial applications… Continue reading Researchers develop nano-structured aluminium surface having multiple applications
PM to roll out academic credit bank
Source: The Hindu About the news: On the first anniversary of the National Education Policy (NEP), the Centre plans to officially roll out some initiatives promised in the policy. About the implementation of National Education Policy: The government’s planned initiatives include a credit transfer system that will allow multiple entry and exit options in higher… Continue reading PM to roll out academic credit bank
Tap it for India: Puri’s tap water is safe to drink.
Source: Times of India About the news: In India, piped water isn’t universally available, and tap water isn’t potable in most of the country. Recently, Puri in Odisha has become the first Indian city to get 24×7 safe drinking water on tap. Progress of tap connections in India: UP, West Bengal and Rajasthan were the states… Continue reading Tap it for India: Puri’s tap water is safe to drink.
SC refuses to ban begging, says ‘no one would like to beg if not for poverty’
Source – Times Now News What is the news? The SC said that they won’t take an elitist stance plea to ban begging at public places amid COVID-19. It observed that no one would like to beg if not for poverty. Introduction- The Supreme Court turned down a petition to restrain begging at traffic lights,… Continue reading SC refuses to ban begging, says ‘no one would like to beg if not for poverty’
Garib Nawaz Skill Development Centres
Source: PIB About the news: Recently, the Union Minister for Minority Affairs replied in the Parliament that a total number of 371 training centres under the Gharib Nawaz Employment Scheme were opened across the country. Gharib Nawaz Employment Scheme: It is a scheme to provide short term job oriented skill development courses to minorities’ youth… Continue reading Garib Nawaz Skill Development Centres
Government developed indigenous climate model to predict the impact of climate change on monsoon in the country
Source: PIB What is the News? The Ministry of Earth Sciences has developed an state-of-the-art Earth System Model(ESM) known as the IITM-ESM. About the Earth System Model(ESM) named IITM-ESM: IITM-ESM is an indigenous climate model developed to predict the impact of climate change on the monsoon in the country. Developed by: The model has been… Continue reading Government developed indigenous climate model to predict the impact of climate change on monsoon in the country
What is Nauka, the module Russia is sending to the International Space Station?
Source: Indian Express What is the News? Russia has launched the Nauka module from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan using a Proton rocket. About Nauka Module: Nauka is the Russian word for ‘Science’. It will serve as Russia’s main research facility on the International Space Station(ISS). The module will replace Pirs, a Russian module on… Continue reading What is Nauka, the module Russia is sending to the International Space Station?
Parliament passes landmark ‘Marine Aids to Navigation Bill 2021’
Source: PIB Introduced: Lok Sabha (15th March) Passed: Lok Sabha (22nd March) Passed: Rajya Sabha (27th July) Present status: Received the assent of the President on the 31st July 2021. About the Marine Aids to Navigation Bill 2021. Aim: To replace the 90-year-old Lighthouse Act 1927. Background: The administration and management of Lighthouse and Lightships… Continue reading Parliament passes landmark ‘Marine Aids to Navigation Bill 2021’
