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Union Minister announced launch of “Dare2eraD TB” by the Department of Biotechnology, M/o Science & Technology

What is the News? On the Occasion of World TB Day, the Union Minister of Science & Technology has announced the launch of the “Dare2eraD TB” program. What is the Dare2eraD TB program? Launched by: Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology. Full-Form: Dare2eraD TB stands for Data-Driven Research to Eradicate TB. Components: Dare2eraD… Continue reading Union Minister announced launch of “Dare2eraD TB” by the Department of Biotechnology, M/o Science & Technology

IQAir’s 2021 report: Mumbai’s pollution level 9 times above WHO limit

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the World Air Quality Report 2021?3 What are the key findings of the report related to India?4 What is the significance of the report?5 Why does the report measure PM 2.5? What is the News? The 2021 World Air Quality Report has been released. What is the World… Continue reading IQAir’s 2021 report: Mumbai’s pollution level 9 times above WHO limit

100 years of RIMC: Making soldiers of steel

What is the news? Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), Dehradun, previously the Prince of Wales Royal Indian Military College, turned 100 years recently. About RIMC The Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), is an Inter Service Category ‘A’ establishment, administered through the Army Training Command (ARTRAC) under the aegis of the Ministry of Defence (MoD). Motto:… Continue reading 100 years of RIMC: Making soldiers of steel

Union Minister of Rural Development felicitates 75 trained candidates of Project UNNATI under Mahatma Gandhi NREGA

What is the News? Union Minister of Rural Development has felicitated 75 trained candidates of Project UNNATI under MGNREGA. What is Project UNNATI? Launched by: Ministry of Rural Development Purpose: It is a skilling project that aims to upgrade the skill base of the MGNREGA beneficiaries, thereby improving their livelihoods so that they can move… Continue reading Union Minister of Rural Development felicitates 75 trained candidates of Project UNNATI under Mahatma Gandhi NREGA

National Bank for Financial Infrastructure and Development: Govt sets Rs 1-trillion infrastructure lending target for DFI

What is the News? Government has set a target of about Rs 1 trillion for the National Bank for Financial Infrastructure and Development(NaBFID) for sanctioning loans to the infrastructure sector in the next financial year. What is NaBFID? NaBFID has been set up as a Development Financial Institution(DFI) to support the development of long-term infrastructure… Continue reading National Bank for Financial Infrastructure and Development: Govt sets Rs 1-trillion infrastructure lending target for DFI

World Happiness Report: India among ‘unhappiest’ nations, languishes at 136th spot

What is the News? The World Happiness Report 2022 has been released. What is the World Happiness Report 2022? Published by: United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network(UNSDSN) powered by the Gallup World Poll data.  Purpose: The report uses global survey data to report how people evaluate their own lives in countries worldwide.  Factors: The report… Continue reading World Happiness Report: India among ‘unhappiest’ nations, languishes at 136th spot

Explained: What are Kamikaze drones, the ‘lethal’ weapon being sent by the US to Ukraine?

What is the News? US has announced USD 800 million in new military aid for Ukraine including 800 additional Stinger anti-aircraft missiles, 9,000 antitank weapons, 100 tactical drones including Kamikaze or suicide drones. What are Kamikaze Drones? Kamikaze Drones are also called Switchblade drones. These are small unmanned aircraft that are packed with explosives that… Continue reading Explained: What are Kamikaze drones, the ‘lethal’ weapon being sent by the US to Ukraine?

The Artemis programme, NASA’s new moon mission

Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Artemis Mission?3 Artemis I4 What after Artemis I Mission? What is the News? National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA) has rolled out its Artemis I moon mission to the launchpad for testing at the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, United States. What is Artemis Mission? To be Launched by:… Continue reading The Artemis programme, NASA’s new moon mission

World Meteorological Day: WMO to ensure global early warning systems coverage in 5 years

Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Early Warning Systems?3 What is the need for Early Warning Systems?4 What has India done on the Early Warning Systems? What is the News? On World Meteorological Day, the World Meteorological Organization(WMO) has announced that it would present an Action Plan on Early Warning Systems at the 27th… Continue reading World Meteorological Day: WMO to ensure global early warning systems coverage in 5 years

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