A member of NITI Aayog has said that it has come up with a policy on artificial intelligence (AI) and cyber security. The policy would be taken up in the Union Cabinet soon. AI refers to the ability of machines to perform cognitive tasks like thinking, perceiving, learning, problem solving and decision making. Cyber security… Continue reading A policy on AI, cyber security on the cards
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Delhi’s ‘poor’ air quality days down 33%: Javadekar
Union Environment Minister has said that that air quality in Delhi-NCR has improved. The number of “poor” air quality days have decreased from 300 in 2014 to 206 in 2018. Further, the number of days with ‘moderate’ to ‘good’ air quality has increased from 108 in 2016 to 159 in 2018. An Air Quality Index… Continue reading Delhi’s ‘poor’ air quality days down 33%: Javadekar
NGT forms panel to discuss plea seeking ban on plastic packaging
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has set up an expert committee to examine whether there is a need for further norms to restrict plastic packaging of food products. The newly formed committee comprises representatives of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Bureau of Indian Standards, Central Pollution Control Board and Directorate General of… Continue reading NGT forms panel to discuss plea seeking ban on plastic packaging
Telangana’s women farmers get their due
The women sangams (groups) of the Deccan Development Society, an agro-based NGO have been awarded the United Nation’s Equator Prize for 2019. They are one of the 20 recipients of the 2019 Equator Prize. They have been selected for standing as ‘an outstanding example of a local, nature-based solution to climate change and sustainable development.’… Continue reading Telangana’s women farmers get their due
Fee waived off for SC/ST candidates joining vocational training under Jan Shikshan Sansthans
Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has announced that Fee for SC/ST candidates who has joined vocational training under Jan Shikshan Sansthans(JSS) has been waived off. This decision was taken to further strengthen the skill ecosystem benefiting those in the underprivileged sections of society. Jan Shikshan Sansthans(JSSs) are established to provide vocational training to… Continue reading Fee waived off for SC/ST candidates joining vocational training under Jan Shikshan Sansthans
Parthenogenesis: How an anaconda gave birth without a male
Recently,the New England Aquarium in the US has announced that a virgin anaconda had given birth during the winter.But the aquarium does not have a male anaconda.This is only the second known case of parthenogenesis in green anacondas. The term parthenogenesis is an amalgam of the Greek word parthenos meaning virgin and genesis meaning origin.… Continue reading Parthenogenesis: How an anaconda gave birth without a male
TN gets $287-m World Bank loan for healthcare reform
The central government,Tamil Nadu and the World Bank have signed a $287 million loan agreement for the state’s Health System Reform Programme. The program aims to (a)improve the quality of health care (b)reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases(NCDs) and (c)fill equity gaps in reproductive and child health services. The Tamil Nadu Health System Reform Program… Continue reading TN gets $287-m World Bank loan for healthcare reform
Army’s special training exercise ends in Punjab
The major exercise called as Kharga Prahar has been conducted jointly by the Indian Army and Indian Air Force in Chandigarh on June 4, 2019. Kharga Prahar exercise was undertaken in plains of Punjab by various units and formations of Army’s Kharga Corps. The exercise was successful in validating latest operational concepts which are designed… Continue reading Army’s special training exercise ends in Punjab
Indian Navy steams ahead with its go ‘green’ plans in eco-friendly push
Indian Navy has taken various initiatives towards the goal of Clean and Green Navy. Indian Navy has formulated a plan called as Indian Navy Environment Conservation Roadmap(INECR).The roadmap aims for reduction in energy consumption and diversification of energy supply as the key result areas. Indian Navy has pledged 1.5% of its works Budget towards Renewable… Continue reading Indian Navy steams ahead with its go ‘green’ plans in eco-friendly push
Centre wants all States to join Ayushman Bharat
Union Health Minister has urged Delhi, Odisha, Telangana and West Bengal to join Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. The Minister said that by joining Ayushman Bharat states would gain (a)resources (b)national portability (c)state-of-the-art technological platforms (d)implementation systems and (e)world-class analytics systems at no additional cost. They will also benefit from a well-proven… Continue reading Centre wants all States to join Ayushman Bharat
