What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the maiden flight test of ‘Pralay’ Missile. What is a Pralay Missile? Pralay is a surface-to-surface conventional quasi-ballistic missile. The main aim of the missile is to defeat interceptor missiles. Note: Quasi missile trajectory is also ballistic but after a certain range… Continue reading DRDO conducts maiden launch of indigenously developed new generation surface-to-surface missile ‘Pralay’
Year-End- Review of Ministry of Heavy Industries – 2021
What is the news? The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has been continuously working towards making the auto sector in India ‘Atma Nirbhar’ by increasing ’Make in India’ efforts of the Government and to position India as an alternative manufacturing hub for automobiles and its components. What are the key initiatives taken by the Ministry… Continue reading Year-End- Review of Ministry of Heavy Industries – 2021
Railways’ 98% operating ratio not a reflection of its true financial performance: CAG
What is the news? The Comptroller and Auditor General of India has tabled the Railways Finances Report in Parliament. What are the key findings of the report? Operating Ratio(OR): It has deteriorated from 97.299% in 2018-19 to 98.36% in 2019-20 (This is the worst operating ratio in the past 10 years). Moreover, if the actual… Continue reading Railways’ 98% operating ratio not a reflection of its true financial performance: CAG
Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar inaugurates National Oxygen Stewardship Program
What is the news? The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare has launched the National Oxygen Stewardship Program. What is the National Oxygen Stewardship Program? Aim: To empower all healthcare workers engaged in Oxygen management and administration with the essential knowledge and skills to ensure rational utilization and avoid any wastage of… Continue reading Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar inaugurates National Oxygen Stewardship Program
Dr. Subhas Sarkar releases the Hindi translation of Tolkāppiyam and the Kannada translations of 9 books of Classical Tamil literature
What is the news? The Minister of State for Education has released the Hindi translation of Tolkāppiyam and the Kannada translations of 9 books of Classical Tamil literature. Tamil Literature Tamil writing systems date back to 250 BCE and Tamil sangam poetry contains 2381 poems in Tamil composed by 473 poets. Some important Tamil works… Continue reading Dr. Subhas Sarkar releases the Hindi translation of Tolkāppiyam and the Kannada translations of 9 books of Classical Tamil literature
Vernacular Innovation Program (VIP): Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog launches Vernacular Innovation Program (VIP) to Empower Innovators, Entrepreneurs in 22 Mother Tongues
What is the News? Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog has launched the first of its kind Vernacular Innovation Program(VIP). What is the Vernacular Innovation Program(VIP)? Aim: To enable innovators and entrepreneurs in India to have access to the innovation ecosystem in 22 scheduled languages by the Government of India. Under the programme, AIM will… Continue reading Vernacular Innovation Program (VIP): Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog launches Vernacular Innovation Program (VIP) to Empower Innovators, Entrepreneurs in 22 Mother Tongues
Global Unicorn Index 2021: India adds 33 unicorns in one year, displacing U.K.
What is the News? Hurun Research Institute has released the Global Unicorn Index 2021. The index is a ranking of the world’s start-ups founded in the 2000s, are worth at least a billion dollars and are not listed on a public exchange. Read more: 1,600 new tech start-ups and 12 unicorns in 2020: Nasscom’s Indian… Continue reading Global Unicorn Index 2021: India adds 33 unicorns in one year, displacing U.K.
‘Anti-national not defined in statutes’
What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs has informed Parliament that there is no legal definition for the term “anti-national”. What are the details provided by the Government on the term “Anti National”? Definition of Anti National The word ‘anti-national’ has not been defined in statutes. But it is relevant to mention that… Continue reading ‘Anti-national not defined in statutes’
Sleepwalking into Chinese control of critical tech
News: ISRO has signed an agreement with Chinese smart device manufacturer Oppo to work towards providing NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) messaging services in mobile phones. This has wide implications for the national and cybersecurity in the country as there will be huge exchange of data and technical information through this collaboration. What are… Continue reading Sleepwalking into Chinese control of critical tech
Turmoil on the high seas-Indian shippers need stability assurers
News: Global shipping Industry is facing several challenges in the post pandemic world like surging freight rates, logistical bottlenecks and various supply-chain disruptions. What are the challenges being faced by the shipping industry? Less capacity, more demand: Due to an unexpected increase in consumer demand for goods after the March 2020 lockdowns , shipping… Continue reading Turmoil on the high seas-Indian shippers need stability assurers
