What is the news? The Ministry of Women and Child Development has undertaken various measures through initiatives, schemes, legislations to ensure development, care and protection of Women and Children. The key initiatives of the Ministry of Women and Child Development during the Year 2021 are: Age of Marriage of Women: The Bill on Prohibition of… Continue reading Year End Review-2021: Ministry of Women and Child Development
Department of Biotechnology Mission COVID Suraksha Supported Biological E Limited Novel COVID-19 vaccine candidate – CORBEVAXTM receives DCGI approval for Emergency Use Authorization
What is the news? Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has given Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to the Corbevax Vaccine for Covid-19. What is Corbevax Vaccine? Corbevax is India’s first indigenously developed Receptor Binding Domain (RBD) protein subunit vaccine. Manufactured by: It is manufactured by Hyderabad-based Biological E. It was supported by Biotechnology Industry Research… Continue reading Department of Biotechnology Mission COVID Suraksha Supported Biological E Limited Novel COVID-19 vaccine candidate – CORBEVAXTM receives DCGI approval for Emergency Use Authorization
Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog releases ‘Innovations For You’ & ‘The Ingenious Tinkerers’
What is the News? Atal Innovation Mission(AIM), NITI Aayog has released the second edition of – ‘Innovations for You’ and ‘The Ingenious Tinkerers’. What are “Innovations for You”? It is a compilation of successful innovations by the entrepreneurial minds of India, solving problems of the present for the future. The current edition is focused on… Continue reading Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog releases ‘Innovations For You’ & ‘The Ingenious Tinkerers’
Air pollutants & meteorological variables influence pollen concentration: study
What is the News? Scientists have found that air pollutants influence pollen concentration, and different types of pollen have a unique response to weather conditions. What is Pollen, and why it’s harmful? Pollen is a fine yellowish powder that is transported from plant to plant by the wind, by birds, by insects or by other… Continue reading Air pollutants & meteorological variables influence pollen concentration: study
Belgaum Border Dispute: Explained: Latest flashpoint in Belagavi border dispute between Maharashtra and Karnataka
What is the News? The decades-old dispute between Karnataka and Maharashtra over the Belagavi or as Maharashtra likes to call it the Belgaum district, is back in the headlines. Note: Currently, Belgaum or Belagavi is part of Karnataka but is claimed by Maharashtra. What is Belgaum Border Dispute between Karnataka and Maharashtra? At the time… Continue reading Belgaum Border Dispute: Explained: Latest flashpoint in Belagavi border dispute between Maharashtra and Karnataka
Indian Army Establishes Quantum Laboratory at Mhow (MP)
What is the News? The Indian Army has established the Quantum Lab and a Centre for Artificial Intelligence(AI) at Military College of Telecommunication Engineering, Mhow(MP). About Quantum Lab The lab has been established by the Indian Army with the support of the National Security Council Secretariat(NSCS). Purpose: To conduct research and training in the Quantum… Continue reading Indian Army Establishes Quantum Laboratory at Mhow (MP)
‘Sankalp Smarak’ dedicated to the nation by CINCAN
What is the news? Commander-in-Chief Andaman and Nicobar Command(CINCAN) has inaugurated Sankalp Smarak at Andaman and Nicobar Islands. What is Sankalp Smarak? Sankalp Smarak is a monument dedicated to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. It is a tribute not only to the resolve of the soldiers of the Indian National Army and their innumerable sacrifices but… Continue reading ‘Sankalp Smarak’ dedicated to the nation by CINCAN
Positive Indigenisation list: More defence systems to be locally manufactured
What is the News? The Ministry of Defence has notified a third positive indigenisation list that will be substituted in the next three years. What is a Positive Indigenisation list? The positive indigenisation list essentially means that the Armed Forces—Army, Navy, and Air Force—will only procure the listed items from domestic manufacturers. The manufacturers could… Continue reading Positive Indigenisation list: More defence systems to be locally manufactured
Natural farming: ICAR to research on, demonstrate and promote natural farming
What is the News? Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) has issued a notification to all ICAR institutes and vice-chancellors of agriculture universities to take initiatives for the promotion of natural farming in India. Must Read: What is Natural Farming? What are the steps taken by ICAR to promote Natural Farming? ICAR will develop a… Continue reading Natural farming: ICAR to research on, demonstrate and promote natural farming
How many Indians? Census suspense beyond population size
What is the news? Is the country getting older; how is the labour force faring: important questions about demographics await answers. Why population data of a region is significant? Population data, especially for districts and blocks, is essential for policymaking. Lawmakers and bureaucrats use population size to determine the share of states and districts in… Continue reading How many Indians? Census suspense beyond population size
