News:India has launched National Cancer Grid(NCG) Vishwam Cancer Care Connect in Vienna on the sidelines of 63rd General conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency(IAEA). Facts: NCG Vishwam: NCG-Vishwam seeks to integrate the hospitals and relevant cancer care institutes from partner countries with the National Cancer Grid(NCG) of India. About National Cancer Grid(NCG): NCG was… Continue reading NCG Vishwam Cancer Care Connect
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MSDE, IBM come together for nationwide Train-the-Trainer program in AI
News:Ministry of Skill Development has signed an agreement with Global IT major IBM for nationwide Train-the-Trainer program in Artificial Intelligence. Facts: About the program: As part of the program,trainers will be trained on basic Artificial Intelligence(AI) skills towards using the technology in their day-to-day training activities. The program will be executed over a period of… Continue reading MSDE, IBM come together for nationwide Train-the-Trainer program in AI
Social safety net for gig workers proposed
News:Government has prepared a draft social security code for the informal and gig workers. Facts: Draft Social security code: Social security for unorganized and gig workers: The draft code has proposed to offer a slew of benefits from provident funds to health cover, accident insurance and education for children of informal and gig workers. The… Continue reading Social safety net for gig workers proposed
In liquidity push, PSBs plan ‘loan melas’ in 400 districts
News:Finance Minister has announced that the public sector banks will be organising loan meals in 400 districts beginning October 3,2019. Facts: About loan melas: The loan melas will be organized by the Public sector banks(PSB) in partnership with Non banking financial companies (NBFCs). The PSBs will focus on giving loans to the ‘RAM’ category namely… Continue reading In liquidity push, PSBs plan ‘loan melas’ in 400 districts
Modi, Trump may reference ‘mini-deal’ on trade at Houston event
News:Indian Prime Minister and the US President are expected to announce a mini trade deal during Prime Minister’s visit to the US. Facts: About the trade deal: The trade deal may address some of the US concerns on (a)ICT tariffs (b)data localisation rules (c)price caps on medical equipment like knee implants and (d)agricultural market access… Continue reading Modi, Trump may reference ‘mini-deal’ on trade at Houston event
Rustom-2
News:Rustom-2 has crashed during a trial at Karnataka’s Chitradurga district. Facts: About Rustom-2: Rustom 2 is part of the Rustom line of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles(UAVs) that includes Rustom-I, Rustom-H and Rustom-C. The drone was developed for use by all three services of the Indian armed forces primarily for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations. The… Continue reading Rustom-2
ISRO, DRDO join hands for Gaganyaan project
News:Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) and Defence Research Development Organisation(DRDO) has signed MoUs to jointly develop systems that will aid and enhance the Gaganyaan project. Facts: About Gaganyaan project: Gaganyaan is India’s first Human Space Flight Programme to be launched by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) by 2022. The programme will make India the fourth nation… Continue reading ISRO, DRDO join hands for Gaganyaan project
Committee to review Companies, LLP Acts
News:Government of India has constituted the company law committee for examining and making recommendations on various provisions and issues related to implementation of the Companies Act. Facts: About the committee: The committee will consist of 11-members which will be chaired by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) secretary Injeti Srinivas. The committee will submit its… Continue reading Committee to review Companies, LLP Acts
National Recruitment Agency (NRA)
News:A new National Recruitment Agency(NRA) will be set up to streamline recruitment process on subordinate-rank posts in the government. Facts: About the NRA: The proposal new agency is meant to streamline the recruitment process on subordinate-rank posts in the government. It will also reduce the burden of the Staff Selection Commission(SSC) and the Institute of… Continue reading National Recruitment Agency (NRA)
Indian Council for Cultural Relations(ICCR)
News:International Ramayana Festival was organized by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations(ICCR) in New Delhi. Facts: About ICCR: The Indian Council for Cultural Relations(ICCR) is an autonomous organisation of the Government of India. It was founded in 1950 by Maulana Abul Kalam Azad who was the first Education Minister of independent India. Objectives of ICCR:… Continue reading Indian Council for Cultural Relations(ICCR)
