What is the news? Under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Government of India organised an event to recall the foundation of Indian Home Rule Society (IHRS). What is Indian Home Rule Society (IHRS)? Indian Home Rule Society (IHRS) was founded in 1905 in London. Founded by: It was founded by Shyamji Krishna Varma with support… Continue reading Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: IHRS Indian organisation founded in London on 18 Feb, 1905
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Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate
What is the news? The Government of India is organizing “Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate” as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. What is Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate? Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate (science is revered all over) is a nationwide week-long programme of competitions and lectures for school students and collegians. Aim: To attract students towards scientific knowledge of… Continue reading Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate
‘Lavender Cultivation’ under CSIR-IIIM’s Aroma Mission to be started in Ramban as a part of Purple Revolution
What is the news? The Union Minister of State has said that the government was planning to commence ‘Purple Revolution’ in Ramban district in Jammu and Kashmir. What is the Purple Revolution? Purple or Lavender Revolution was launched by the Union Ministry of Science & Technology through the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)… Continue reading ‘Lavender Cultivation’ under CSIR-IIIM’s Aroma Mission to be started in Ramban as a part of Purple Revolution
UGC to let 900 autonomous colleges offer online degrees
What is the news? University Grants Commission(UGC) will be releasing a framework that will allow 900 additional colleges to provide online degree courses to students. Note: Presently, only Universities are allowed to offer remote degrees via online courses. What will be the key features of this new framework by UGC? Firstly, around 900 autonomous colleges… Continue reading UGC to let 900 autonomous colleges offer online degrees
What data tells us about the lives of young Indians
What is the news? The book titled ‘Whole Numbers and Half Truths’ analyses data from various sources like census, National Statistical Office, National Family Health Survey, National Crime Records Bureau to analyse lives of Indians. India is the second-most populated country on the planet and also a young person’s country, average age of India is 28.4… Continue reading What data tells us about the lives of young Indians
I & B ministry warns officials on data security
What is the news? The Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Ministry has prohibited the sharing of top secret or secret documents by its officials over Internet. What is the detailed order on data security by the ministry? The ministry has advised government officials to not use digital assistant devices such as Amazon’s Echo, Google Home… Continue reading I & B ministry warns officials on data security
National policy needed for synthetic biology, says DBT paper
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is synthetic biology?3 What are the applications of Synthetic biology?4 Status of Synthetic biology in India5 Why does India need a National policy on Synthetic biology? What is the news? A draft foresight paper on synthetic biology released by the Department of Biotechnology has stressed the need for a… Continue reading National policy needed for synthetic biology, says DBT paper
New technology can autonomously repair & restore high-value components such as moulds, turbine blades & aerospace components
Contents1 What is the news?2 About existing repair techniques for high-value components3 What is the new repair technique for high-value components?4 What is the potential of new repair technique for high-value components? What is the news? An Indian Scientist has developed a completely autonomous technology for the repair and restoration of high-value components such as… Continue reading New technology can autonomously repair & restore high-value components such as moulds, turbine blades & aerospace components
Government notifies Guidelines on Extended Producers Responsibility on plastic packaging under Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016
What is the news? The government has notified the Guidelines on Extended Producers Responsibility (EPR) on plastic packaging under Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016. The guidelines will come into effect from 1st July 2022. What are the salient points mentioned in the EPR on plastic packaging? Specify three categories of plastic packaging: –Category I: Rigid… Continue reading Government notifies Guidelines on Extended Producers Responsibility on plastic packaging under Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016
Crytodactylus exercitus: New gecko from NE gets Army tag
What is the news? A team of herpetologists have recorded a new species of bent-toed gecko from a wooded part of the Umroi Military Station in Meghalaya. The finding of the study was published in the latest issue of the European Journal of Taxonomy. About the new gecko species Its scientific name is Crytodactylus exercitus… Continue reading Crytodactylus exercitus: New gecko from NE gets Army tag
