What is the News? Indian Railways has rolled out the Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) over 156 Health facilities across Indian Railways. About Hospital Management Information System(HMIS) Objective: HMIS is an initiative of Indian Railways to bring the entire Railway Health System on a single architecture to provide faster, seamless and hassle free healthcare. Implemented… Continue reading Indian Railways rolls out Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) over 156 Health facilities across Indian Railways
Union Minister launches “AYUSH AAPKE DWAR” Campaign at Ayush Ministry
What is the News? Union Minister for Ayush has launched the “AYUSH AAPKE DWAR” campaign from more than 45 locations across the country. About AYUSH AAPKE DWAR campaign: Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Ayush Aim: To distribute medicinal plant saplings to 75 lakh households across the country in one year. The medicinal plants include Tejpatta, Stevia,… Continue reading Union Minister launches “AYUSH AAPKE DWAR” Campaign at Ayush Ministry
Army conducts exercise with armoured elements in Ladakh
What is the News? The Indian Army has conducted the live fire exercises in Ladakh using tanks and helicopters. About the Exercise The exercise was conducted at a Super High Altitude Area —one higher than 15,000 feet in Ladakh. It was conducted under the aegis of the Leh-based 14 Corps. Purpose: The exercise reviewed the… Continue reading Army conducts exercise with armoured elements in Ladakh
Impact of Aerosols and Clouds on Solar Energy generation leading to financial loss
What is the News? A team of Indian and international researchers have conducted a study to understand the economic impact of aerosols, dust, and clouds on solar energy generation from the photovoltaic and rooftop solar installation. What did the study find out? Solar Energy Generation has been widely used in developing countries such as India… Continue reading Impact of Aerosols and Clouds on Solar Energy generation leading to financial loss
The ILO report and Social protection in India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the key findings of the ILO report?2.1 Category wise Social Protection mentioned in the ILO report 3 What is social protection?4 Why does India need social protection programmes?4.1 The impact of the pandemic on social security programmes5 What are the government programmes that aid social protection?6 How to… Continue reading The ILO report and Social protection in India – Explained, pointwise
Footprints of 3 dinosaur species found in Thar
What is the News? A team of palaeontologists have found footprints of three different species of dinosaurs in the Thar desert of Jaisalmer district in Rajasthan. What are the three different Dinosaur Species? The three species of dinosaurs include Eubrontes cf. giganteus, Eubrontes glenrosensis and Grallator tenuis. The footprints of these dinosaur species were spotted… Continue reading Footprints of 3 dinosaur species found in Thar
DCGI approves clinical trials of Biological E. Covid-19 vaccine CORBEVAX
What is the News? Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has approved the Phase II/III clinical trials of the CORBEVAX vaccine in children aged above 5 years. It has also received the nod for conducting Phase III trials in adults. About CORBEVAX Vaccine: CORBEVAX is an indigenously produced COVID-19 vaccine candidate developed by the Indian… Continue reading DCGI approves clinical trials of Biological E. Covid-19 vaccine CORBEVAX
Experts flag diversion of fresh water from Brahmani river
What is the News? The Wildlife Society of Orissa (WSO) has expressed concern over the massive diversion of fresh water from the Brahmani river basin which could pose a grave threat to the Bhitarkanika mangroves in Odisha. About Bhitarkanika Mangroves Bhitarkanika Mangroves is a mangrove wetland in Odisha. It covers an area of 650 km… Continue reading Experts flag diversion of fresh water from Brahmani river
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #91 : Smita Nagraj Board, Rajasthan Home State
Date of Interview: 31/08/2021, Afternoon Session Board: Smita Nagraj. To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairman What is your current assignment in your department (Department of Post)? What is your opinion on Infosys being blamed for faults in the IT return filing website? Do you think they will be able to meet… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #91 : Smita Nagraj Board, Rajasthan Home State
India’s 1st N-missile tracking ship Dhruv to be launched on Sept 10
Contents1 What is the news?2 Introduction3 What are some key features of INS Dhruv?4 Why is Dhruv significant? What is the news? National Security Advisor is expected to commission India’s first satellite and ballistic missile tracking ship Dhruv from Visakhapatnam on September 10. Introduction Dhruv is built by Hindustan Shipyard in collaboration with Defence Research… Continue reading India’s 1st N-missile tracking ship Dhruv to be launched on Sept 10
