Source: The post is based on the article “In several states, digital tools gap in government schools” published in Indian Express on 3rd August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is ICT?3 What is the digital divide?4 What are the various ICT initiatives of the Ministry of Education? What is the News? According to… Continue reading In several states, digital tools gap in government schools
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Financial inclusion index inches up, all sub-indices rise: RBI
Source: The post is based on the article “Financial inclusion index inches up, all sub-indices rise: RBI” published in Indian Express on 3rd August 2022. What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has released the Financial Inclusion Index(FI-Index) for the year ending March 31, 2022. What is the Financial Inclusion Index? Released by:… Continue reading Financial inclusion index inches up, all sub-indices rise: RBI
Lok Sabha passes Central Universities (Amendment), Bill 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “Lok Sabha passes Central Universities (Amendment), Bill 2022” published in PIB on 3rd August 2022. Present Status: Passed in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. What is the News? Lok Sabha has passed the Central Universities (Amendment)Bill 2022. What is the purpose of the Central Universities (Amendment)Bill 2022?… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Central Universities (Amendment), Bill 2022
SERB-SURE scheme launched to augment research capabilities in state universities and colleges
Source: The post is based on the article “New scheme launched to augment research capabilities in state universities and colleges” published in PIB on 3rd August 2022. What is the News? The Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) has launched a new scheme titled “State University Research Excellence(SERB-SURE)”. What is the State University Research Excellence(SERB-SURE)… Continue reading SERB-SURE scheme launched to augment research capabilities in state universities and colleges
IAF to participate in multilateral exercise ‘Pitch Black’ in Australia
Source: The post is based on the article “IAF to participate in multilateral exercise ‘Pitch Black’ in Australia” published in Indian Express on 1st August 2022. What is the News? Indian Air Force(IAF) will be participating in Exercise Pitch Black. What is Exercise Pitch Black? Exercise Pitch Black is a biennial exercise hosted by the… Continue reading IAF to participate in multilateral exercise ‘Pitch Black’ in Australia
Aid for Trade at a Glance 2022 report: India got highest aid for trade from developed countries in 2020
Source: The post is based on the article “India got highest aid for trade from developed countries in 2020” published in Business Standard on 2nd August 2022. What is the News? The World Trade Organization(WTO) and Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development(OECD) have released a report titled Aid for Trade at a Glance 2022 report.… Continue reading Aid for Trade at a Glance 2022 report: India got highest aid for trade from developed countries in 2020
Explained | The Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | The Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill 2022” published in The Hindu on 2nd August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Energy Conservation Act 2001?3 Key Provisions of the Act4 What are the proposed changes to the act? What is the News? To meet… Continue reading Explained | The Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill 2022
Explained: All about Hellfire R9X – the drone missile with razor-sharp blades used to kill al-Zawahiri
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: All about Hellfire R9X – the drone missile with razor-sharp blades used to kill al-Zawahiri” published in Indian Express on 3rd August 2022. What is the News? The US military used its ‘secret weapon’ — the Hellfire R9X missile – to kill Al Qaeda chief Ayman… Continue reading Explained: All about Hellfire R9X – the drone missile with razor-sharp blades used to kill al-Zawahiri
Biodegradable biopolymer nanocomposite that detects relative humidity can monitor packed food freshness
Source: The post is based on the article “Biodegradable biopolymer nanocomposite that detects relative humidity can monitor packed food freshness” published in PIB on 2nd August 2022. What is the News? Scientists have developed a biodegradable, biopolymer nanocomposite that can detect relative humidity and can find applications as smart packaging materials, especially for the food… Continue reading Biodegradable biopolymer nanocomposite that detects relative humidity can monitor packed food freshness
Aridity Anomaly Outlook(AAO) Index: Some 85% districts in India now face arid conditions
Source: The post is based on the article “Aridity Anomaly Outlook(AAO) Index: Some 85% districts in India now face arid conditions” published in Down To Earth on 28th July 2022. What is the News? The Indian Meteorological Department(IMD) has released the Aridity Anomaly Outlook(AAO) Index. What is the Aridity Anomaly Outlook(AAO) Index? Developed by: India… Continue reading Aridity Anomaly Outlook(AAO) Index: Some 85% districts in India now face arid conditions
