Union Minister e-launches tertiary processing centres of Trifood Project

News: Union Tribal Affairs Minister has e-launched the tertiary processing centre of  “Trifood Project”. Facts: Trifood Project: It is an initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs in association with the Ministry of Food Processing(MoFPI). Aim: To enhance the income of tribals through better utilization of and value addition to the Minor Forest Produce(MFP) collected… Continue reading Union Minister e-launches tertiary processing centres of Trifood Project

Swachh Survekshan 2020

News: Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs has released the results of Swachh Survekshan 2020. Facts: Swachh Survekshan: It is an annual cleanliness survey of urban India conducted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs under the aegis of Swachh Bharat Mission- Urban(SBM-U).  Objectives: a) To encourage large scale citizen participation and create… Continue reading Swachh Survekshan 2020

Private firms employ more women in R&D: Study

News: The Science and Technology Indicators (STI), 2018 has been released. Facts: STI: It is prepared by National Science and Technology Management Information System, a division of the Department of Science Technology,  The report is based on data provided by a range of scientific establishments across the country. Key Takeaways: India’s private sector research companies… Continue reading Private firms employ more women in R&D: Study

India, Japan, Australia to launch Supply Chain Resilience Initiative(SCRI)

News: India, Japan and Australia have begun discussions on launching a trilateral Supply Chain Resilience Initiative(SCRI) to reduce the dependency on China. Facts: SCRI: The aim of the initiative is to attract foreign direct investment to turn the Indo-Pacific region into an economic powerhouse and to build mutually complementary relationships among partner countries. Significance:. The… Continue reading India, Japan, Australia to launch Supply Chain Resilience Initiative(SCRI)

Odisha to give facelift to 11th century Lingaraj Temple

News: The Odisha government has decided to give a facelift to the 11th century Lingaraj Temple, akin to its pre-350-year structural status. Facts: Lingaraj Temple: It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva and is one of the oldest temples in Bhubaneswar,Odisha. Built by: It is believed to be built by the kings from the… Continue reading Odisha to give facelift to 11th century Lingaraj Temple

Explained: What does the govt’s move to increase bioethanol in petrol mean?

News: The government has set targets of 10% bioethanol blending of petrol by 2022 and to raise it to 20% by 2030 under the Ethanol Blended Programme (EBP). Facts: Ethanol Blended Petrol(EBP) programme: It was launched in 2003 by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoP&NG). Aim: To achieve blending of Ethanol with Petrol… Continue reading Explained: What does the govt’s move to increase bioethanol in petrol mean?

Indo-U.S. Virtual Networks for COVID-19

News: The Indo-US Science and Technology Forum(IUSSTF) has announced the awards for Indo-U.S. Virtual Networks for COVID-19. Facts: Indo-U.S. Virtual Networks for COVID-19: It is an initiative of IUSSTF to support the efforts of leading researchers from India and the U.S to find solutions to the COVID 19 pandemic and emerging global challenges. Additional Facts:… Continue reading Indo-U.S. Virtual Networks for COVID-19

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