News:India and the United States are set to hold their first tri-services exercise code-named Tiger Triumph at Visakhapatnam and Kakinada in November,2019. Facts: About the exercise: The tri service drill is being organised under the aegis of the headquarters of the Integrated Defence Staff. The exercise will see the participation of a special forces reconnaissance… Continue reading Exercise Tiger Triumph
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UMMID initiative
News:The Union Minister for Science & Technology has launched the UMMID initiative. Facts: About UMMID: UMMID stands for Unique Methods of Management and treatment of Inherited Disorders. The initiative aims at creating awareness about genetic disorders amongst clinicians and establish molecular diagnostics in hospitals so that the benefits of developments in medical genetics could reach… Continue reading UMMID initiative
National Service Scheme (NSS)
News:President of India has presented the National Service Scheme(NSS) Awards for 2017-18 to universities, NSS units and NSS volunteers. Facts: About NSS: National Service scheme is a Central sector scheme implemented by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of the Government of India. The scheme was launched in 1969. The scheme aims to develop… Continue reading National Service Scheme (NSS)
Explained: How coal gasification can help India reduce its energy import
News:Odisha’s Talcher fertiliser plant has been awarded a contract for starting a coal gasification unit for the production of urea and Ammonia. Facts: What is coal gasification? Coal gasification is the process of converting coal into synthesis gas (also called syngas) which is a mixture of hydrogen (H2), carbon monoxide (CO) and carbon dioxide (CO2). … Continue reading Explained: How coal gasification can help India reduce its energy import
National Population Register
News:Union Home Minister has said that the National Population register(NPR) is being prepared for the first time in the Census 2021. Facts: About National population register: The National Population Register or NPR is a Register of the residents of the nation. NPR is prepared at the local, District, State and National level under provisions of… Continue reading National Population Register
Emissions Trading Scheme(ETS)
News:Gujarat government has launched the world’s first Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) for trading in Particulate Matter(PM) emissions. Facts: Features of the scheme: The programme aims to reduce particulate air pollution and facilitate robust economic growth. Under the programme,the government sets a cap on emissions and allow industries to buy and sell permits to stay below… Continue reading Emissions Trading Scheme(ETS)
Microhyla eos
News:Scientists have discovered a new discovered species of frog named Microhyla eos from Arunachal Pradesh. Facts: About Microhyla: Microhyla are a group of narrow-mouthed frogs (subfamily Microhylinae) that is primarily and widely distributed in Asia. They are commonly known as ‘Rice Frogs’ or ‘Chorus Frogs’, the genus currently comprises of 49 recognised species. About the… Continue reading Microhyla eos
India International Science Festival
News:The 5th edition of India International Science Festival (IISF) 2019 will be held at Kolkata from 5th to 8th November, 2019. Facts: About IISF: IISF is an annual event organised jointly by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Earth Sciences in association with Vijnana Bharati (Vibha). IISF aims to encourage the young minds… Continue reading India International Science Festival
Krishi Kisan App
News:Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has launched ‘Krishi Kisan App for Geo Tagging’. Facts: About the app: The Krishi Kisan App will provide farmers the information of best demonstration of high-yielding crops and seeds in their nearby area. Any farmer with high quality of crops can utilise this platform to demonstrate best practices… Continue reading Krishi Kisan App
Kerala police gear up to scan underworld of Internet
News:Kerala police has launched a programme called Cyberdome. Facts: About Cyberdome: Cyberdome is Kerala police department’s premier facility dedicated to prevent cybercrime and mitigate security threats to the State’s critical information infrastructure. The facility has state-of-the-art lab complete with enabling software to intervene and crack down on the rising criminal activities over the Darknet also… Continue reading Kerala police gear up to scan underworld of Internet
