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Frontier Technology Labs (FTLs)

Source-This post on Frontier Technology Labs (FTLs) is based on article “Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog and Meta join hands to establish Frontier Technology Labs in schools” published in “PIB” on 6th March 2024. Why in the News? Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog and Meta have collaborated to set up Frontier Technology Labs… Continue reading Frontier Technology Labs (FTLs)

Begonia Narahari

Source-This post on Begonia Narahari is based on the article “New Begonia Species Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh by USTM and CSIR-NEIST Researchers” published in “bnn” on 5th March 2024. Why in the News? A new flowering plant species named Begonia Narahari was recently discovered by researchers in Arunachal Pradesh. About Begonia Narahari 1. Discovery and… Continue reading Begonia Narahari

Cycas circinalis (Eenthu Pana)

Source-This post on Cycas circinalis (Eenthu Pana) is based on the article “Rare tree fights a losing battle in north Kerala” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd March 2024. Why in the News? Cycas circinalis (Eenthu Pana) faces the threat of extinction in northern Kerala due to an unidentified and rapidly spreading plant disease. About… Continue reading Cycas circinalis (Eenthu Pana)

India’s first underwater Metro line

Source-This post on India’s first underwater Metro line is based on the article “PM Modi unveils multiple metro projects, including Kolkata underwater corridor” published in “The Hindu” on 6th March 2024. Why in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated India’s first underwater metro line in Kolkata. About India’s first Underwater Metro line 1.… Continue reading India’s first underwater Metro line

Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM)

About Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) 1. About: The Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) is a Central Sector Scheme announced in the Interim Budget of 2019. 2. Aim: It aims to provide social security to unorganized workers and is implemented by the Ministry of Labour and Employment starting from February 15, 2019. 3.… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM)

Swachhata Green Leaf Rating initiative

Source-This post on Swachhata Green Leaf Rating initiative  has been created based on the article “Swachhata Green Leaf Rating Initiative” published in “PIB” on 19 February 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism launched the Swachhata Green… Continue reading Swachhata Green Leaf Rating initiative

ADITI scheme

Source-This post on ADITI scheme has been created based on the article “DefConnect 2024: Raksha Mantri launches ADITI scheme to promote innovations in critical & strategic defence technologies” published in “PIB” on 4 March 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the Acing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX (ADITI) scheme was launched by Department of… Continue reading ADITI scheme

Risa Textile- GI Tag

Source- The post on Risa Textile is based on the article “Tripura’s traditional tribal attire ‘risa’ gets GI tag: CM Manik Saha” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd March 2024.  What is the News? Recently, Tripura’s traditional tribal attire ‘Risa’ got GI tag. About Risa  1. About Risa: It is a traditionally handwoven cloth used as a female… Continue reading Risa Textile- GI Tag

Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) & Chakshu facility

Source-This post on Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) & Chakshu facility is based on the article “MoC Ashwini Vaishnaw launches DoT’s Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP)” published in “PIB” on 4th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Minister of Communications, Mr. Ashwini Vaishnaw, launched the Department of Telecommunications (DoT)’s ‘Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP)‘ and the… Continue reading Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) & Chakshu facility

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