What is the News? Meghalaya chief minister and Union Information and Technology (MeitY) Minister has jointly launched ‘MeghEA- Meghalaya Enterprise Architecture’. About MeghEA- Meghalaya Enterprise Architecture Aim: To improve service delivery and governance for the people of Meghalaya using the power of digital technologies. Pillars: MeghEA initiative is spread across 6 pillars namely: Governance, Human… Continue reading Meghalaya Enterprise Architecture Project (MeghEA) launched by IT Minister and CM Meghalaya
Phase 2 of Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme launched by IT Minister
What is the News? Union Minister of Electronics & Information Technology launched Phase II of the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme. What is Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme? Launched by: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in 2014 Aim: To enhance the number of PhDs in Electronics System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM) and IT/IT Enabled Services (IT/ITES) sectors in… Continue reading Phase 2 of Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme launched by IT Minister
New research: Scientists attempt to turn edible plants into vaccines
What is the News? Scientists and Researchers at the University of California are studying whether they can turn edible plants like lettuce into mRNA vaccine factories. What is the purpose of the project? The project aims to demonstrate whether they can convert plants like spinach and lettuce into mRNA vaccine factories. What is the key… Continue reading New research: Scientists attempt to turn edible plants into vaccines
Biden unveils plan to cut methane emissions
What is the News? The US President has announced the Global Methane Pledge at the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate(MEF). What is the Global Methane Pledge? Global Methane Pledge is a joint US-European Union(EU) pledge to cut global methane emissions by nearly 30% in the next decade. The pledge will be formalized at… Continue reading Biden unveils plan to cut methane emissions
PM calls on SCO to act against radicalization
What is the News? The annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation(SCO) was held in Tajikistan’s capital city of Dushanbe. What are the key highlights of the summit? Dushanbe Declaration: At the summit, the countries adopted the Dushanbe Declaration. The declaration called for an inclusive government in Afghanistan, with representatives from all ethnic, religious, and… Continue reading PM calls on SCO to act against radicalization
On Prime Minister’s birthday, KVIC launches series of schemes to empower artisans in Varanasi
What is the News? Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has launched a Scheme called SPIN (Strengthening the Potential of India). It has also set up a pottery cluster under SFURTI Scheme. What is the SPIN Scheme? The scheme is aimed at bringing self-sustainability in the Indian pottery sector. Under the scheme, KVIC will facilitate the registered… Continue reading On Prime Minister’s birthday, KVIC launches series of schemes to empower artisans in Varanasi
Recommendations of 45th GST Council Meeting
What is the News? The Finance Minister has chaired the 45th Goods and Service Tax (GST) Council meeting. This was the first in-person GST meet since the Covid-19 pandemic. What are the key recommendations made at the GST Council meeting? Concession on Medicines Life-saving drugs Zolgensma and Viltepso used in the treatment of Spinal-Muscular Atrophy… Continue reading Recommendations of 45th GST Council Meeting
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #171 : Bharat Bhushan Vyas Board, Maharashtra Home State, PSIR Optional, Running, Karate, Reading, Debating Hobbies
Date of Interview: 10/09/2021 Board: Bharat Bhushan Vyas Optional: PSIR Graduation: BA Economics Home State: Maharashtra Hobbies: Alt Rock music, Running, Karate, Reading, Debating To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairman You’ve studied economics and pol sci. Tell me what are the internal tensions within China What lessons can india learn from… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #171 : Bharat Bhushan Vyas Board, Maharashtra Home State, PSIR Optional, Running, Karate, Reading, Debating Hobbies
UN faces $100-trn shortfall in fight against inequality
What is the news? The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) face a financing gap that has soared to up to US$100 trillion in the wake of COVID-19 and other urgent global challenges. These are the findings of a new report ‘The Capital as a Force for Good‘ by Force for Good in collaboration… Continue reading UN faces $100-trn shortfall in fight against inequality
5G spectrum auction to allot airwaves may not happen before 2023
What is the news? According to internal consultations in the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), the 5G spectrum auctions will be held in the last quarter of the financial year 2022-23 (FY23). The 5G auction would include 3,300 MHz to 3,600 MHz bands along with the milimetre waves. The base price for the 5G spectrum is around Rs 3.63 trillion.… Continue reading 5G spectrum auction to allot airwaves may not happen before 2023
