What is the News? Ministry of Labour and Employment has launched the “Donate a Pension” Scheme. What is a Donate a Pension Scheme? It has been launched under the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan Scheme(PM-SYM). Under this scheme, any citizen can donate the premium contribution under PM-SYM of their immediate support staff such as domestic workers,… Continue reading Labour Ministry launches ‘donate a pension’ scheme
Indian researchers develop low-energy chip architecture to prevent attacks on IoT devices
What is the News? Indian researchers have built a low-energy security chip that is designed to prevent Side-channel attacks(SCAs) on IoT (Internet of Things) devices. What are Side-channel attacks(SCA)? SCA is a security exploit that aims to gather information from the indirect effects of the functioning of the system hardware rather than attacking a programme… Continue reading Indian researchers develop low-energy chip architecture to prevent attacks on IoT devices
Environmental Dimensions of AMR Report: Pharma, health sectors among 5 major sources of AMR, says UNEP report
What is the News? The United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP) has released a report titled “Environmental Dimensions of Antimicrobial Resistance(AMR)”. What is Antimicrobial Resistance(AMR)? It occurs when microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites) evolve and stop responding to medicines, making even minor infections tough to treat, causing severe illnesses and deaths. Read more: Antimicrobial Resistance may… Continue reading Environmental Dimensions of AMR Report: Pharma, health sectors among 5 major sources of AMR, says UNEP report
Government has approved continuation of Swatantrata Sainik Samman Yojana(SSSY)
What is the News? The government has approved the continuation of the Swatantrata Sainik Samman Yojana (SSSY) till 2025-26. What is Swatantrata Sainik Samman Yojana(SSSY)? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs Background of the Scheme: In 1969, the Government of India introduced the ‘Ex-Andaman Political Prisoners Pension Scheme to honour the freedom fighters who had… Continue reading Government has approved continuation of Swatantrata Sainik Samman Yojana(SSSY)
Explained: What are humanitarian corridors
What is the News? Russia has declared a temporary ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine War to provide “Humanitarian Corridors” for civilians. What are Humanitarian Corridors? Humanitarian Corridors are demilitarized zones in a specific area and for a specific time. They are created when both sides of an armed conflict agree to them. The United Nations considers… Continue reading Explained: What are humanitarian corridors
Theyyam goes global with live webcast
What is the News? Kerala Tourism department has started live-streaming Theyyam performances to promote cultural tourism. What is Theyyam? Theyyam is a popular ritual form of dance worship in Kerala and Karnataka. It consists of thousand-year-old traditions, rituals and customs. The people consider Theyyam itself as a channel to a god, and they thus seek… Continue reading Theyyam goes global with live webcast
Science behind jets of plasma occurring all over Sun’s chromosphere unravelled
What is the News? Scientists have unravelled the science behind the jets of plasma. What is Plasma? Plasma is often called the fourth state of matter (beyond the conventional solids, liquids and gases). What are Jets of Plasma? Jets or spicules appear as thin grass-like plasma structures that constantly shoot up from the surface of… Continue reading Science behind jets of plasma occurring all over Sun’s chromosphere unravelled
ECI hosts International Election Visitors Programme 2022
What is the News? The Election Commission of India(ECI) has hosted the virtual International Election Visitors Programme(IEVP) 2022. What is the International Election Visitors Programme(IEVP)? India has been hosting the International Election Visitors Programme(IEVP) since the 2012 elections. During this programme, International delegates are invited to visit the Polling stations and see the electoral processes… Continue reading ECI hosts International Election Visitors Programme 2022
Ministry of Women And Child Development in Partnership Ministry Of Education and UNICEF Launches Campaign ‘Kanya Shikhsa Pravesh Utsav’
What is the News? On International Women’s Day, the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD) has launched a landmark campaign Kanya Shikhsa Pravesh Utsav. What is Kanya Shikhsa Pravesh Utsav? Launched by: Ministry of Women and Child Development(MoWCD) in partnership with the Ministry of Education and UNICEF. Purpose: It is a campaign that aims… Continue reading Ministry of Women And Child Development in Partnership Ministry Of Education and UNICEF Launches Campaign ‘Kanya Shikhsa Pravesh Utsav’
Risks of imported energy gets real
News: India imports 36 per cent of its total energy needs and biomass still accounts for a fourth of India’s energy supply. The current spike in energy prices due to sanctions on Russia have the potential to derail India’s post-Covid recovery. This crisis should strengthen policymakers’ resolve to focus on self-sufficiency in energy over… Continue reading Risks of imported energy gets real
