What is the News? National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights(NCPCR) has launched a “CiSS application” under the Baal Swaraj portal. It will help in the rehabilitation process of Children in Street Situations(CiSS). What is Baal Swaraj Portal? Launched by: National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights(NCPCR) Purpose: The portal is for online… Continue reading NCPCR launches “CiSS application” under Baal Swaraj portal to help rehabilitation of children in street situations
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NHAI’s road laying feat enters Guinness Book of World Records
What is the News? The National Highways Authority of India(NHAI) has made it to the Guinness Book of World Records. What has NHAI done to enter into the Guinness Book of World Records? NHAI has created a world record by constructing 75 km continuous bituminous concrete in a single lane in the least time–105 hours… Continue reading NHAI’s road laying feat enters Guinness Book of World Records
India and Vietnam sign mutual logistics agreement
What is the News? India’s Defence Minister is on a visit to Vietnam. What are the key highlights of his visit? Mutual Logistics Agreement India and Vietnam signed a Logistics Agreement to allow the militaries of the two sides to use each other’s bases for repair and replenishment of supplies. This is the first such… Continue reading India and Vietnam sign mutual logistics agreement
The science behind the cancer cure by monoclonal antibody dostarlimab
What is the News? Recently, 12 patients in the United States were completely cured of rectal cancer without requiring any surgery or chemotherapy. The trial used a monoclonal antibody called dostarlimab every three weeks for six months for the treatment What is Dostarlimab? Dostarlimab is a type of monoclonal antibody. It blocks proteins called checkpoints… Continue reading The science behind the cancer cure by monoclonal antibody dostarlimab
India to simultaneously launch the first Human Space Mission “Gaganyaan” and the first Human Ocean Mission in 2023
What is the News? Minister of Earth Sciences; MoS PMO has said that India will achieve the unique distinction of simultaneously launching the first Human Space Mission “Gaganyaan” as well as the first manned Human Ocean Mission in 2023. What is the Samudrayaan Mission? The Samudrayaan mission is India’s first manned ocean mission. It is… Continue reading India to simultaneously launch the first Human Space Mission “Gaganyaan” and the first Human Ocean Mission in 2023
Funding under Technology Development Fund scheme of DRDO enhanced to Rs 50 crore per project from Rs 10 crore
What is the News? The Defence Minister has approved the enhancement of funding under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme to Rs 50 crore per project from Rs 10 crore. What is the Technology Development Fund(TDF) Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Defence Executing Agency: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Aim: Creating an ecosystem for… Continue reading Funding under Technology Development Fund scheme of DRDO enhanced to Rs 50 crore per project from Rs 10 crore
Environment Performance Index: India fails green test, finishes at bottom
What is the News? The Environment Performance Index(EPI) 2022 has been released. What is the Environment Performance Index(EPI)? Type: EPI is a biennial index. Started in: 2002 as an Environmental Sustainability Index by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with the Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy and the Columbia University Center for International… Continue reading Environment Performance Index: India fails green test, finishes at bottom
DST launches Geospatial Self Certification Portal
What is the News? The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has launched the Self Certification Portal for conveying adherence to provisions of Geospatial Guidelines by Individuals, companies, organizations, and government agencies. About the Self Certification Portal Purpose: This Portal facilitates entities engaged in map-related activities to certify themselves quickly and easily. Developed by: The… Continue reading DST launches Geospatial Self Certification Portal
Shreyas Hosur creates history by becoming first ever Railway officer to complete ‘IRONMAN’ Triathlon
What is the News? Shreyas Hosur, from South Western Railway, has become the first-ever Railway officer and also the first-ever officer from the non-uniformed Civil Services to complete the gruelling ‘IRONMAN’ Triathlon. He completed the event in 13 hrs 26 mins. What is the ‘IRONMAN’ Triathlon? It is a gruelling single-day sports event that includes… Continue reading Shreyas Hosur creates history by becoming first ever Railway officer to complete ‘IRONMAN’ Triathlon
Centre tweaks rules to widen CDS choice pool: Serving & retired 3-star officers also eligible now
What is the News? The government has tweaked the Army, IAF and Navy rules to widen the “pool of selection” for the chief of defence staff (CDS) post. What is the chief of defence staff (CDS) post? The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) is a high military office that will oversee and coordinate the working… Continue reading Centre tweaks rules to widen CDS choice pool: Serving & retired 3-star officers also eligible now
