Source: Indian Express Contents1 What is the News?2 About EOS-03:3 Objectives of the Mission:4 What is the cryogenic stage?5 The anomaly in the cryogenic stage What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation’s(ISRO) second mission “EOS-03” faced a setback. It could not be accomplished fully due to a performance anomaly in the cryogenic stage of… Continue reading EOS-03 mission couldn’t be accomplished due to performance anomaly: ISRO
Increasing Cooperative Activities in Agriculture Sector
Source: PIB What is the News? The Minister of State for Cooperation has informed Rajya Sabha about the Central Sector Integrated Scheme on Agricultural Cooperation (CSISAC) scheme. About Central Sector Integrated Scheme on Agricultural Cooperation (CSISAC) scheme: CSISAC scheme is the result of a merger of two erstwhile schemes of 11th Five-Year Plan viz; Restructured… Continue reading Increasing Cooperative Activities in Agriculture Sector
In a world first, South Africa grants patent to an artificial intelligence system
Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the news?2 The issue3 About DABUS4 What are Creativity Machines? What is the news? Recently, South Africa granted a patent to an Artificial Intelligence system named DABUS, for invention of “food containers based on fractal geometry”. The AI has designed interlocking food containers that are easy for robots to… Continue reading In a world first, South Africa grants patent to an artificial intelligence system
Quality of Life for Elderly Index assesses well-being of India’s ageing population
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 About Quality of Life for Elderly Index:3 Pillars and Sub Pillars of the index:4 Key Findings of the Index:5 State-wise assessment:6 Pillar-wise Performance: What is the News? The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) has released the Quality of Life for Elderly Index. About Quality of… Continue reading Quality of Life for Elderly Index assesses well-being of India’s ageing population
Vrushka Bandhan Project: A unique initiative by Tribal Affairs Ministry in Aurangabad
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 About Vrushka Bandhan Project:3 Key Features of the Project:4 Significance of the Project: What is the News? The Ministry of Tribal Affairs in partnership with The Art of Living Foundation has launched the Vrushka Bandhan Project in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. About Vrushka Bandhan Project: Under the Project, tribal women… Continue reading Vrushka Bandhan Project: A unique initiative by Tribal Affairs Ministry in Aurangabad
Why central government schemes to improve financial position of discoms have not worked?
Source: Indian Express Relevance: issues related to assistance schemes for discom sector Synopsis: Due to the problems associated with reform-linked assistance schemes, an alternate approach would be to provide only transitional financial support to all discoms, which are privatised under the private-public partnership mode. Contents1 Context2 Failure of assistance programs3 Situation has worsened4 Issues with… Continue reading Why central government schemes to improve financial position of discoms have not worked?
The climate crisis: An opportunity for India
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Fighting climate change. Synopsis: Global warming threat has opened a new path to growth for India that will only advance its economic prospects. Contents1 Background2 India’s role3 A transformed eco dev strategy4 Way forward Background IPCC’s 6th Assessment report has unambiguously stated that various significant impacts of climate change have already… Continue reading The climate crisis: An opportunity for India
Can we offer a credible strategy for the reduction of emissions?
Source: Livemint Relevance: Understanding India’s strategy for COP26 (UN Climate Change Conference) meeting at Glasgow in Nov 2021. Synopsis: With the recent IPCC report highlighting code red for our planet, India needs to evolve its emission reduction strategy too. A brief look at the India’s current strategy, why it needs changing, associated challenges and potential… Continue reading Can we offer a credible strategy for the reduction of emissions?
India needs a clear refugee policy based on international principles
Source: TOI Contents1 What is the news?2 India’s efforts 3 India’s refugee policy4 Way forward What is the news? Afghanistan is moving towards a Taliban-induced refugee crisis. Major countries are advising citizens to leave. GoI has asked all Indian firms operating in Afghanistan to immediately withdraw their Indian employees. Should Afghanistan descend into civil war, New… Continue reading India needs a clear refugee policy based on international principles
Kaziranga guards equipped with satellite phones
Source: The Hindu What is the news? Kaziranga has become the first National Park in India to have been equipped with satellite phones. The satellite phones will be used in pockets of the park’s six ranges with no wireless or poor mobile connectivity. Must Read: Kaziranga National Park Benefits The satellite phones will give an… Continue reading Kaziranga guards equipped with satellite phones
