News: SpaceX has launched its second batch of 60 Starlink satellites into space. The company had launched its first batch of 60 satellites in May 2019. Facts: About Star Link Project The project seeks to build a low-cost, satellite based broadband network capable of delivering internet access to the entire globe. Starlink network will eventually… Continue reading Understanding space Internet
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National Policy on Biofuels
News: The government had notified new National Policy on Biofuels in 2018. Facts: About National Biofuel Policy 2018: Salient Features: The Policy categorises biofuels as: Basic biofuels- First Generation (1G) bioethanol and; biodiesel Advanced Biofuels- Second Generation (2G) ethanol, Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) to drop-in fuels, Third Generation (3G) biofuels, bio-CNG etc. It expands the… Continue reading National Policy on Biofuels
SAANS aims to reduce child mortality due to Pneumonia
News:Union Ministry for Health and Family Welfare(MoHFW) has launched SAANS campaign to reduce child mortality due to pneumonia. Facts: About SAANS campaign: SAANS stands for Social Awareness and Action to Neutralise Pneumonia Successfully. The campaign aims to create mass awareness about the most effective solutions for pneumonia prevention like breastfeeding, age appropriate complementary feeding, immunization… Continue reading SAANS aims to reduce child mortality due to Pneumonia
India for higher indigenous content in Ka-226 choppers
News:India wants higher indigenous content in the Kamov-226T light utility choppers which are to be jointly built in India with Russia. Facts: About the Deal: India and Russia had signed the deal for 200 Kamov KA-226T light utility helicopters during Indian Prime Minister’s visit to Russia in 2015. Under the deal,Russia will supply 60 Kamov… Continue reading India for higher indigenous content in Ka-226 choppers
Union Home minister inaugurates the National Tribal Festival ‘Aadi Mahotsav’
News:Union Minister for Home Affairs has inaugurated the National Tribal Festival ‘Aadi Mahotsav’ in New Delhi. Facts: About Aadi Mahotsav: Aadi Mahotsav is a National Tribal Festival.It is a joint initiative of Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India(TRIFED). The objective of the festival is to celebrate, cherish and… Continue reading Union Home minister inaugurates the National Tribal Festival ‘Aadi Mahotsav’
Initial draft industrial policy targets $1 trillion gross value addition in manufacturing by 2025
News:The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT) has released the initial draft industrial policy. Facts: Background: This will be the third industrial policy after the first in 1956 and the second in 1991. The new industrial policy will replace the industrial policy of 1991 which was prepared in the backdrop of the balance… Continue reading Initial draft industrial policy targets $1 trillion gross value addition in manufacturing by 2025
National Agrochemicals Congress concludes with recommendations for safe and judicious pesticide use in the country
News:Recently, the National Agro Chemical Congress was conducted at Indian Agricultural Research Institute(IARI),New Delhi. Facts: What are Agro-chemicals? Agro chemicals are the generic name given to chemicals such as fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides use in agricultural to facilitate plant growth and protection. About National Agro Chemical Congress: The Congress is being conducted by Society of Pesticide… Continue reading National Agrochemicals Congress concludes with recommendations for safe and judicious pesticide use in the country
India fares better than China in global bribery risk matrix
News:The Trace Bribery Matrix,2019 has been released by TRACE, a US based organisation. Facts: About the Trace Bribery Matrix: TRACE is a US based organisation which provides ranking to various countries in terms of the risk of bribery companies face in doing business in those countries. The Matrix evaluates 200 countries countries under four parameters… Continue reading India fares better than China in global bribery risk matrix
CBI forms unit to check online child abuse cases
News:The Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) has set up an Online Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (OCSAE) Prevention/Investigation Unit. Facts: About the unit: The unit will probe offences covered under various provisions of the Indian Penal Code(IPC),the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the Information Technology(IT) Act and other relevant laws. It will… Continue reading CBI forms unit to check online child abuse cases
Delhi has the most unsafe tap water
News:Union Minister of Consumer Affairs has released the Water Quality Report for State Capitals & Delhi as analysed by the Bureau of India Standards (BIS). Facts: About the report: The samples of drinking water were tested as per Indian Standard 10500:2012 (Specification for Drinking Water) as set by the Bureau of India Standards (BIS). The… Continue reading Delhi has the most unsafe tap water
