What is the news? The Ministry of Education’s innovation cell released the Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) 2021. What is ARIIA 2021? Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements(ARIIA) is a policy initiative of the Ministry of Education (MoE) implemented through AICTE and Innovation Cell. Aim: To systematically rank all major higher… Continue reading IIT Madras tops in Atal innovation rankings
Draft rules for GM Foods: FSSAI draft norms on GM food unacceptable: Activists
What is the News? Social activists working among farmers have come out against the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s (FSSAI) draft regulations on genetically modified (GM) food, terming it “unacceptable”. Background FSSAI has released draft regulations for GM foods. The rules will apply to Genetically Modified Organisms(GMOs) or Genetically Engineered Organism (GEOs) or… Continue reading Draft rules for GM Foods: FSSAI draft norms on GM food unacceptable: Activists
Konark Sun Temple: Added by British for stability, sand inside Konark Sun Temple may be cleared
What is the News? Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has revealed it is working on a preliminary roadmap to safely remove sand from the interiors of Konark Sun Temple. Why ASI is removing sand from the interiors of Konark Sun Temple? The British administration in 1903 had filled the Jaga Mohan (assembly hall) of the… Continue reading Konark Sun Temple: Added by British for stability, sand inside Konark Sun Temple may be cleared
India Semiconductor Mission(ISM): Semiconductor mission launched by IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
What is the News? The Information Technology Minister has launched the India Semiconductor Mission. Must Read: Need of Indigenous Semiconductor Manufacturing Facilities in India – Explained Pointwise What is the India Semiconductor Mission? India Semiconductor Mission(ISM) is a specialised and independent business division within the Digital India Corporation (a not for profit company set up by… Continue reading India Semiconductor Mission(ISM): Semiconductor mission launched by IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Drugs-Free India Campaign and SMILE scheme: New scheme to support the marginalised
What is the News? The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has informed about the new schemes to support the marginalised. SMILE Scheme The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has formulated an umbrella scheme “SMILE – Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise”. Read here: SMILE – Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood… Continue reading Drugs-Free India Campaign and SMILE scheme: New scheme to support the marginalised
Year-End- Review-2021- Ministry of Science and Technology
What is the News? The Ministry of Science and Technology has launched several initiatives in 2021. Some of them are: India’s ranking in global S&T indices continues to rise India has risen to the 46th position, featuring within the top 50 innovative economies globally as per Global Innovation Index(GII). India remains among the top 3… Continue reading Year-End- Review-2021- Ministry of Science and Technology
Legal MSP: A right and a necessity
News: The demand for legal guarantee for the MSP has become the subject of much debate since the start of the farmer agitation. Many arguments have been given centred around its economic and legal feasibility. But, most are not supported by data or sound economic logic. Must Read: Legalising MSP: Challenges and way forward –… Continue reading Legal MSP: A right and a necessity
Disinvestment needs a different approach
News: The overall performance on the disinvestment front in 2021 is particularly disappointing. The government has raised only about Rs 9,300 crore compared to the target of Rs 1.75 trillion. This needs to be changed because, India’s post-pandemic medium-term growth, to a large extent, will depend on how government finances are managed, and the disinvestment… Continue reading Disinvestment needs a different approach
On James Webb Space Telescope (JWST): A new universe
News: The 25-year saga of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) illustrates the difficulties in doing pure science, and the way international cooperation can overcome such difficulties. The JWST was conceptualised in 1996 when development began with an initial R&D budget of $500 million. It took a combined effort from America’s National Aeronautics and Space… Continue reading On James Webb Space Telescope (JWST): A new universe
Debt-for-climate swaps an effective means for relief
News: A global transition to a net-zero economy requires huge amounts of annual financing by vulnerable and low income countries. Moreover, the pandemic has induced a debt distress around the world. This debt pressure and the climate crisis can be addressed jointly via Debt-for-climate swaps. International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said that “it… Continue reading Debt-for-climate swaps an effective means for relief
