Source: The post is based on the article “NHAI Launches ‘Rajmargyatra’ a Unified Mobile Application for National Highway Users” published in PIB on 3rd August 2023. What is the News? The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched the ‘Rajmargyatra’ app. What is Rajmargyatra? Rajmargyatra is a citizen-centric unified mobile application. It empowers travelers… Continue reading NHAI Launches ‘Rajmargyatra’ a Unified Mobile Application for National Highway Users
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Rajya Sabha passes Mediation Bill, 2021
Source: The post is based on the article “Rajya Sabha passes Mediation Bill, 2021” published in The Economic Times on 1st August 2023. What is the News? Rajya Sabha has passed the Mediation Bill 2021. What is Mediation? Mediation is a type of ADR (alternative dispute resolution), where a dispute is referred to a neutral… Continue reading Rajya Sabha passes Mediation Bill, 2021
Union Minister says, NIDHI program has various components to support innovations, startups and startup incubation ecosystem in the country
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister says, NIDHI program has various components to support innovations, startups and startup incubation ecosystem in the country” published in PIB on 3rd August 2023. What is the News? The Union Minister of Science & Technology (DST) has informed Lok Sabha about the NIDHI Program. What… Continue reading Union Minister says, NIDHI program has various components to support innovations, startups and startup incubation ecosystem in the country
Ministry of Education launches Study In India portal for international students
Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Education launches Study In India portal for international students” published in PIB on 3rd August 2023. What is the News? The Union Minister of Education and Union External Affairs Minister have jointly launched Study in India Portal. What is Study in India Portal? Study in… Continue reading Ministry of Education launches Study In India portal for international students
Amid row, Data Protection Bill tabled
Source: The post is based on the article “Amid row, Data Protection Bill tabled” published in The Hindu on 4th August 2023 What is the News? Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023 has been introduced in the Lok Sabha. The Bill seeks to provide for the protection of personal data and the privacy of individuals.… Continue reading Amid row, Data Protection Bill tabled
Centre restricts laptop, PC and tablet imports; calls for license
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre restricts laptop, PC and tablet imports; calls for license” published in The Hindu on 5th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What does the HSN Code 8471 say?3 What are the exemptions provided under this order?4 Why has the government imposed these restrictions?5 What is… Continue reading Centre restricts laptop, PC and tablet imports; calls for license
How UIDAI is using AI to tackle payment frauds
Source: The post is based on the article “How UIDAI is using AI to tackle payment frauds” published in Indian Express on 3rd August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Finger Minutiae Record – Finger Image Record (FMR-FIR) Technology?3 What is the need for UIDAI to use this FMR-FIR Technology?4 Can technology alone… Continue reading How UIDAI is using AI to tackle payment frauds
Adopt WHO-standard good manufacturing practices: Govt sets deadline for pharmas
Source: The post is based on the article “Adopt WHO-standard good manufacturing practices: Govt sets deadline for pharmas” published in Indian Express on 3rd August 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)?3 Why has the government made it mandatory for Indian pharmaceutical industries to follow GMP?4 Which Pharma companies need… Continue reading Adopt WHO-standard good manufacturing practices: Govt sets deadline for pharmas
Govt. kicks off contractual dispute settlement scheme
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. kicks off contractual dispute settlement scheme” published in The Hindu on 3rd August 2023 What is the News? Government of India has launched the Vivad se Vishwas-II scheme for settling contractual disputes involving the government and government undertakings. What is the Vivad se Vishwas-II Scheme? … Continue reading Govt. kicks off contractual dispute settlement scheme
Under the Startup India initiative, ‘Action Plan’ for Startups unveiled to create a vibrant startup ecosystem in the country
Source: The post is based on the article “Under the Startup India initiative, ‘Action Plan’ for Startups unveiled to create a vibrant startup ecosystem in the country” published in PIB on 2nd August 2023. What is the News? The Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry has informed Lok Sabha about the various programs… Continue reading Under the Startup India initiative, ‘Action Plan’ for Startups unveiled to create a vibrant startup ecosystem in the country
