. It What is the News? Spices Board India and UNDPs India’s Accelerator Lab signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU). The MoU aims to build a blockchain-based traceability interface for Indian spices. It will enhance transparency in the supply chain and trade. About blockchain-based traceability interface: Blockchain-based traceability interface will be integrated with the e-Spice Bazaar portal.… Continue reading MoU on “Blockchain-based Traceability Interface” for Indian Spices
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DRDO develops “Advanced Chaff Technology” to safeguard naval ships
What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed an Advanced Chaff Technology. It will safeguard the naval ships against enemy missile attack. About Advanced Chaff Technology Chaff is a passive expendable electronic countermeasure technology. It is used worldwide to protect naval ships from enemy’s radar and Radio Frequency (RF) missile seekers.… Continue reading DRDO develops “Advanced Chaff Technology” to safeguard naval ships
Indian Navy Ships and Aircraft to participate in Exercise La Perouse
. What is the News? The Indian Navy Ships INS Satpura (with an integral helicopter embarked) and INS Kiltan along with P8I Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft are participating in Exercise La Pérouse. About Exercise La Pérouse: Exercise La Pérouse is a multilateral maritime exercise led by the French Navy. Aim: The exercise will witness… Continue reading Indian Navy Ships and Aircraft to participate in Exercise La Perouse
Railways Completes Arch Closure of “Chenab bridge”
What is the News? The Indian Railways completes the Arch closure of the iconic Chenab Bridge. About Chenab Bridge: Chenab Bridge is an Indian railway steel and concrete arch bridge. It is under the construction between Bakkal and Kauri in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. Length: The bridge is being constructed over the… Continue reading Railways Completes Arch Closure of “Chenab bridge”
“ProrIISe Software” to automate legal process for Intellectual Property
What is the News? Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, (IISc) and Prorigo Software Pvt. Ltd. jointly developed the ProrIISe Software. About the ProrIISe Software: The ProrIISe Software aims to automate the legal and bureaucratic part of the patent process. It will be helpful for registering intellectual property developed by Indian academicians. Significance: This software is… Continue reading “ProrIISe Software” to automate legal process for Intellectual Property
“E9 Initiative” to Accelerate Digital Learning
What is the News? The Minister of State for Education will attend a consultation meeting of Education Ministers of E9 countries called the E9 Initiative. About the E9 Initiative: Theme of the Meeting: “E9 initiative: Scaling up digital learning to accelerate progress towards Sustainable Development Goal 4” This consultation meeting will be the 1st of the… Continue reading “E9 Initiative” to Accelerate Digital Learning
Farmer develops mango variety that bears fruits round the year
What is the News? Shrikishan Suman, a farmer from Kota, Rajasthan has developed an innovative mango variety called Sadabahar. About Sadabahar: Sadabahar is a dwarf variety of mango that can be grown regularly for round the year. Dwarf is used to describe varieties or species of plants and animals which are much smaller than the… Continue reading Farmer develops mango variety that bears fruits round the year
Govt. Extends “Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme”
What is the News? Government extends the Rs. 3-lakh-crore Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) until 30th June 2021. It also widens its scope to new sectors, including hospitality, travel and tourism. About Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS): Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme(ECLGS) launched as part of the Covid-19 relief package called the Atma Nirbhar… Continue reading Govt. Extends “Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme”
SC Judgment on Rejection of Candidate Acquitted of Serious Crime
What is the News? The Supreme Court held that a public employer can reject a candidate if the candidate is unsuitable. Thus, a person acquitted of a serious crime merely on the benefit of the doubt can be rejected. What was the case? A man cleared the recruitment exam of a constable in the Rajasthan… Continue reading SC Judgment on Rejection of Candidate Acquitted of Serious Crime
Impacts of Desert Dust Particles on “Indian Summer Monsoon”
What is the News? A new study shows the impacts of desert dust coming from the West, Central, and East Asia in the Indian Summer Monsoon. Impacts of Desert Dust Particles on Indian Summer Monsoon: Strong winds carry the dust particles from the Middle East into the atmosphere. Dust particles absorb solar radiation and become extremely… Continue reading Impacts of Desert Dust Particles on “Indian Summer Monsoon”
