What is the News? The Union Health Ministry has launched “Har Ghar Dastak campaign 2.0” to accelerate the pace and coverage of COVID19 vaccination across States and UTs. What is the Har Ghar Dastak campaign? The Har Ghar Dastak campaign was launched in Nov 2021. Under this campaign, healthcare workers in all the States visited… Continue reading Har Ghar Dastak 2.0 campaign commences
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India and Sweden Host Industry Transition Dialogue in Stockholm
What is the News? India and Sweden hosted the Industry Transition Dialogue in Stockholm, Sweden. What is Industry Transition Dialogue? Hosted by: India and Sweden as part of the Leadership for Industry Transition (LeadIT) Initiative. Purpose: To contribute to the UN Conference ‘Stockholm+50’ that will set the agenda for COP27. At the dialogue, the Union… Continue reading India and Sweden Host Industry Transition Dialogue in Stockholm
Cabinet approves Expanding the mandate of Government e Marketplace – Special Purpose Vehicle (GeM – SPV) to allow procurement by Cooperatives as Buyers
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Government e-Marketplace(GeM)?3 What is the recent decision taken by the Government? 4 What is the significance of this decision? What is the News? The Union Cabinet has given its approval for expanding the mandate of Government e-Marketplace(GeM) to allow procurement by Cooperatives as buyers on GeM. What is… Continue reading Cabinet approves Expanding the mandate of Government e Marketplace – Special Purpose Vehicle (GeM – SPV) to allow procurement by Cooperatives as Buyers
NTPC releases Biodiversity Policy for conservation and restoration of biodiversity
What is the News? National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC Ltd.), as a member of the India Business & Biodiversity Initiative(IBBI) has released a renewed Biodiversity Policy 2022. What is the purpose of the Biodiversity Policy 2022? Aim: To establish a comprehensive vision and guiding principle for conservation, restoration, and enhancement of biodiversity. – To… Continue reading NTPC releases Biodiversity Policy for conservation and restoration of biodiversity
India is poised to play a leadership role in global digital revolution: Union Minister at World Summit of Information Society(WSIS) 2022
What is the News? The Minister of State for Communications has attended the opening ceremony of the World Summit of Information Society (WSIS) 2022 held in Geneva, Switzerland. What is the World Summit of the Information Society (WSIS) 2022? The World Summit on the Information Society(WSIS) 2022 represents the world’s largest annual gathering of Information… Continue reading India is poised to play a leadership role in global digital revolution: Union Minister at World Summit of Information Society(WSIS) 2022
Machine learning helps predict new materials for nano alloys, semiconductors & rare earths
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Nanoalloys?3 What is the issue with Nanoalloys?4 How was this problem solved by researchers? What is the News? Scientists have used machine learning to develop a design map of alloys at the nanoscale which can help predict the match of pairs of metals that can form bimetallic nanoalloys.… Continue reading Machine learning helps predict new materials for nano alloys, semiconductors & rare earths
PM releases benefits under PM CARES for Children Scheme
What is the News? The Prime Minister has released benefits under the PM CARES for Children Scheme. What is the PM CARES for Children Scheme? The PM CARES for Children Scheme was launched by the Prime Minister in May 2021 for the Children. Aim: To support children who have lost both their parents or legal… Continue reading PM releases benefits under PM CARES for Children Scheme
Most pollution-related workplace deaths in countries with highest GDP: Lancet report
Contents1 What is the News?2 What does the Lancet report say on pollution-related workplace deaths?3 What were the findings related to India?4 What is the significance of this report? What is the News? According to a report by Lancet, most of the pollution-related workplace deaths occur in countries with the highest GDP. What does the… Continue reading Most pollution-related workplace deaths in countries with highest GDP: Lancet report
PARAM ANANTA Supercomputer commissioned at IIT, Gandhinagar
What is the News? PARAM ANANTA, a state-of-the art Supercomputer has been commissioned at IIT Gandhinagar. What is PARAM ANANTA? PARAM ANANTA is a supercomputer capable of offering peak performance of 838 teraflops. Established under: Phase 2 of the National Supercomputing Mission(NSM). The technology used: It is based on Direct Contact Liquid Cooling technology to… Continue reading PARAM ANANTA Supercomputer commissioned at IIT, Gandhinagar
DRI seizes Red Sanders worth Rs. 11.70 crore under “Operation Rakth Chandan”
What is the News? Directorate of Revenue Intelligence(DRI) has recovered Red Sanders worth Rs 11.70 crore under “Operation Rakth Chandan”. What is Operation Rakth Chandan? Launched by: Directorate of Revenue Intelligence(DRI) Under this operation, DRI has recovered Red sanders weighing 14.63 MT estimated to cost Rs 11.70 crore in the international market. What is Red… Continue reading DRI seizes Red Sanders worth Rs. 11.70 crore under “Operation Rakth Chandan”
