News: The Energy and Resources Institute(TERI) in partnership with the Department of Science & Technology has developed an external shading system named “ShadeSmart” under the Habitat Model for Efficiency and Comfort Project. Facts: Habitat Model for Efficiency and Comfort Project: It is an initiative of TERI in partnership with the Department of Science & Technology… Continue reading TERI develops novel external shading solution for windows in buildings
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Use app to monitor COVID-19 biomedical waste, SC to civic bodies
News: The Supreme Court has made it mandatory for all municipal corporations and state pollution control boards to use the ‘COVID19BWM APP’ for tracking biomedical waste daily. Facts: COVID19BWM App: It is an application launched by the Central Pollution Control Board(CPCB) to track biomedical waste. It allows a generator of waste (urban local body in… Continue reading Use app to monitor COVID-19 biomedical waste, SC to civic bodies
24 million may drop out of school due to COVID-19 impact: U.N.
News: United Nations(UN) has released a report titled “Policy Brief: Education During Covid-19 and Beyond”. Facts: Key Takeaways: Around 24 million children and youth (from pre-primary to tertiary) could drop out or not have access to school due to the COVID-19 pandemic’s economic impact. Additional Facts: Save Our Children: It is a campaign launched by… Continue reading 24 million may drop out of school due to COVID-19 impact: U.N.
Women Entrepreneurship and Empowerment(WEE) Initiative
News: Eleven women entrepreneurs have been shortlisted for awards under ‘Women Entrepreneurship and Empowerment’ initiative. Facts: Women Entrepreneurship and Empowerment(WEE): It is a first of its kind social national initiative to strengthen women ecosystem. Founded by: The initiative has been founded by IIT Delhi and is supported by the Department of Science and Technology. Aim:… Continue reading Women Entrepreneurship and Empowerment(WEE) Initiative
Union Minister of MSME approves Khadi Agarbatti Atma Nirbhar Mission
News: Union Minister for MSME has approved a program proposed by Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC) named “Khadi Agarbatti Atma Nirbhar Mission”. Facts: Khadi Agarbatti Atma Nirbhar Mission: It aims at creating employment for unemployed and migrant workers in different parts of the country while increasing domestic Agarbatti production substantially. Mode: The scheme has been… Continue reading Union Minister of MSME approves Khadi Agarbatti Atma Nirbhar Mission
Union Minister of Agriculture launches the Sahakar Cooptube NCDC Channel
News: Union Agriculture Minister has launched the ‘Sahakar Cooptube NCDC Channel’. Facts: Sahakar Cooptube NCDC Channel: It is a YouTube channel launched by National Cooperative Development Corporation(NCDC) to encourage farmers and the youth to take benefit of cooperatives. Additional Facts: NCDC: It is an apex statutory institution established by an Act of Parliament in 1963… Continue reading Union Minister of Agriculture launches the Sahakar Cooptube NCDC Channel
Time capsules: what they contain, how they are installed and why
News: Ahead of the laying of the foundation stone for the Ram temple in Ayodhya, claims and denials have emerged about plans by the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust to put in a time capsule. Facts: Time Capsule: It is a container of any size or shape which accommodates documents, photos and artefacts typical of… Continue reading Time capsules: what they contain, how they are installed and why
PM pays tribute to Bal Gangadhar Tilak On His 100th Death Anniversary
News: Prime minister has paid tribute to the freedom fighter and educationist Bal Gangadhar Tilak on his 100 death anniversary. Facts: Bal Gangadhar Tilak: He was an Indian nationalist, teacher and an independence activist.He was also conferred with the title of Lokmanya. As Educationist: He founded the Deccan Education Society in 1884 along with his… Continue reading PM pays tribute to Bal Gangadhar Tilak On His 100th Death Anniversary
eVIN reaches 32 states & UTs to be rolled out soon in remaining areas: Health Ministry
News: The Ministry of Health has said that Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network (eVIN) has reached 32 states and Union territories and will be rolled out in the remaining areas soon. Facts: Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network(eVIN): It is an innovative technological solution aimed at strengthening immunization supply chain systems across the country. Purpose: To provide real-time… Continue reading eVIN reaches 32 states & UTs to be rolled out soon in remaining areas: Health Ministry
Draft Defence Production and Export Promotion Policy, 2020
News: The Ministry of Defence(MoD) has released draft Defence Production and Export Promotion Policy 2020(DPEPP 2020). Facts: Aim: To provide impetus to self-reliance in defence manufacturing under the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. Objectives To achieve a turnover of Rs 1,75,000 Crores (US$ 25Bn) including export of Rs 35,000 Crore (US$ 5 Billion) in Aerospace and… Continue reading Draft Defence Production and Export Promotion Policy, 2020
