What is the News? IIT Madras has developed a robot named HomoSEP. If this robot is deployed extensively, it can put an end to the practice of manual scavenging. About HomoSEP HomoSEP stands for “homogenizer of septic tanks”. It is a portable robot that has a shaft attached to blades that can open like an… Continue reading Can this portable robot end septic tank deaths once it is deployed?
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Union Minister inaugurates centres for nano technology and Indian Knowledge System at IIT Guwahati
What is the News? The Union Minister of Education has visited IIT Guwahati and inaugurated the state-of-the-art Centre for Nanotechnology (CNT) and Centre for Indian Knowledge System (CIKS) at the institute. What is the purpose of the Centre for NanoTechnology (CNT)? Aim: To meet future challenges and augment academic partnerships with industry in Nanotechnology. Funding:… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates centres for nano technology and Indian Knowledge System at IIT Guwahati
Ministry of Tribal Affairs and CBSE jointly launched an online certificate course on Experiential Learning for the 21st Century for EMRS and CBSE teachers
What is the News? The Ministry of Tribal Affairs and CBSE has jointly launched a certificate course on Experiential Learning for the 21st Century for educators from CBSE and Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) in collaboration with Tata Trusts, CETE, TISS (Centre of Excellence in Teacher Education, Tata Institute of Social Sciences), and MGIS (Mahatma… Continue reading Ministry of Tribal Affairs and CBSE jointly launched an online certificate course on Experiential Learning for the 21st Century for EMRS and CBSE teachers
Developed nations want to expand WTO agenda
What is the News? India’s Commerce and Industry Minister has said that developed countries linking World Trade Organisation (WTO) reforms with special and differential treatment (S&DT) being provided to poor and developing nations is “unfair”. What is Special and differential treatment (S&DT) under WTO? WTO agreements contain special provisions which give developing countries special rights… Continue reading Developed nations want to expand WTO agenda
Ministry of Textiles to set up a Handloom Village at Moirang of Manipur: Piyush Goyal
What is the News? The Union Minister of Textiles has announced that the Ministry of Textiles has decided to set up a Handloom Village at Moirang of Manipur. What is the significance of Moirang? Moirang is a small town in Manipur. – It is a very important place in the history of India’s freedom movement… Continue reading Ministry of Textiles to set up a Handloom Village at Moirang of Manipur: Piyush Goyal
In Hyderpora, leadership of security forces must ensure that personnel follow court’s directions, in letter and spirit
News: Recently, army and police forces conducted an operation in Srinagar which led to the killing of three civilians along with a Pakistani militant has raised questions of the overuse of their powers. What was the issue all about? Army and police personals in the disturbed areas have the special power under Armed Forces (Special Powers)… Continue reading In Hyderpora, leadership of security forces must ensure that personnel follow court’s directions, in letter and spirit
Shifting the pile: On inequity and Swachh citiest
News: Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs has released the results of Swachh Survekshan 2021. What are the key takeaways of the Swachh Survekshan 2021 awards? Read here: President of India Graces Swachh Amrit Mahotsav and Presents Swachh Survekshan Awards 2021 Ganga Towns: Varanasi has been awarded the cleanest town award along the banks… Continue reading Shifting the pile: On inequity and Swachh citiest
Making Ayurveda a real science
News: During the Pandemic, Ayurveda based self-medication was promoted. But no attempt was made to educate people with the correct ingredients like Giloy or Dalcheeni. Many Ayurveda physicians claimed successful treatment of Covid, but none were recorded and researched. The coordination between ICMR and Ayush could have helped in better management of the pandemic. Why… Continue reading Making Ayurveda a real science
Future of farms – On Farm Laws
News: Recently, the Prime Minister in an address to the nation announced that the three controversial farm laws would be withdrawn in the upcoming session of Parliament. Yet, the farmer groups are pressing for a legal guarantee on minimum support price (MSP) and the withdrawal of the Electricity Amendment Bill. Since this will not be… Continue reading Future of farms – On Farm Laws
Reliable data, good policy
News: Reliable and timely public data have a direct bearing on the state’s capability to effectively design and implement programmes. The coverage and reporting of Census data have vastly improved since independence. Among the emerging economies, India is credited to have a relatively robust public data system generated through its decennial Census and yearly sample surveys… Continue reading Reliable data, good policy
