What is the News? Minister of Earth Sciences; MoS PMO has said that India will achieve the unique distinction of simultaneously launching the first Human Space Mission “Gaganyaan” as well as the first manned Human Ocean Mission in 2023. What is the Samudrayaan Mission? The Samudrayaan mission is India’s first manned ocean mission. It is… Continue reading India to simultaneously launch the first Human Space Mission “Gaganyaan” and the first Human Ocean Mission in 2023
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Funding under Technology Development Fund scheme of DRDO enhanced to Rs 50 crore per project from Rs 10 crore
What is the News? The Defence Minister has approved the enhancement of funding under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme to Rs 50 crore per project from Rs 10 crore. What is the Technology Development Fund(TDF) Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Defence Executing Agency: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Aim: Creating an ecosystem for… Continue reading Funding under Technology Development Fund scheme of DRDO enhanced to Rs 50 crore per project from Rs 10 crore
DST launches Geospatial Self Certification Portal
What is the News? The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has launched the Self Certification Portal for conveying adherence to provisions of Geospatial Guidelines by Individuals, companies, organizations, and government agencies. About the Self Certification Portal Purpose: This Portal facilitates entities engaged in map-related activities to certify themselves quickly and easily. Developed by: The… Continue reading DST launches Geospatial Self Certification Portal
Shreyas Hosur creates history by becoming first ever Railway officer to complete ‘IRONMAN’ Triathlon
What is the News? Shreyas Hosur, from South Western Railway, has become the first-ever Railway officer and also the first-ever officer from the non-uniformed Civil Services to complete the gruelling ‘IRONMAN’ Triathlon. He completed the event in 13 hrs 26 mins. What is the ‘IRONMAN’ Triathlon? It is a gruelling single-day sports event that includes… Continue reading Shreyas Hosur creates history by becoming first ever Railway officer to complete ‘IRONMAN’ Triathlon
Union Minister for Home inaugurated the National Tribal Research Institute in New Delhi
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the National Tribal Research Institute(NTRI)?2.1 Functions of NTRI3 What is Tribal Research Institute(TRI)? What is the News? The Union Home Minister has inaugurated the National Tribal Research Institute(NTRI). What is the National Tribal Research Institute(NTRI)? NTRI will be the premier national institute for the promotion and preservation of… Continue reading Union Minister for Home inaugurated the National Tribal Research Institute in New Delhi
Union Finance Minister launches Single Nodal Agency(SNA) Dashboard as a part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) celebration
What is the News? The Union Minister for Finance has launched the Single Nodal Agency(SNA) Dashboard of PFMS (Public Financial Management System). What is SNA Dashboard? SNA Dashboard is a major reform initiated in 2021. Purpose: It is a system with regards to the manner in which funds for Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) are released,… Continue reading Union Finance Minister launches Single Nodal Agency(SNA) Dashboard as a part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) celebration
Minister of Civil Aviation launches National Air Sports Policy
What is the News? The Minister of Civil Aviation has launched National Air Sport Policy 2022 (NASP 2022). Note: Air sports encompasses various sports activities involving the medium of air. These include sports like air-racing, aerobatics, aero modeling, hang gliding, paragliding, paramotoring and skydiving etc. What is National Air Sport Policy 2022(NASP 2022)? Aim: To… Continue reading Minister of Civil Aviation launches National Air Sports Policy
Indian Army Contingent Participates In Multinational Joint Exercise “Ex Khaan Quest 2022” Hosted By Mongolia
What is the News? A Multinational Peacekeeping exercise “Exercise Khaan Quest 2022” has commenced in Mongolia. What is Exercise Khaan Quest 2022? Exercise Khaan Quest is a multinational peacekeeping exercise hosted annually by the Mongolian Armed Forces. Aim: To enhance interoperability, build a military to military relationships, developing peace support operations and military readiness among… Continue reading Indian Army Contingent Participates In Multinational Joint Exercise “Ex Khaan Quest 2022” Hosted By Mongolia
Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-4, successfully tested
What is the News? India has conducted a “routine user training” launch test of its Nuclear-Capable Agni-4 missile. What is Agni-IV? Agni-IV is an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (ICBM). Developed by: Defence Research and Development Organization(DRDO). Range: It has a range of around 4,000 km. Payload: It can carry a 1,000-kg payload and can go… Continue reading Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-4, successfully tested
Union Minister launches the Leaders in Climate Change Management Program to help urban professionals champion climate action in India
What is the News? The Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched the Leaders in Climate Change Management Program(LCCP). What are Leaders in the Climate Change Management Program(LCCP)? Leaders in Climate Change Management(LCCM) is a capacity-building program that seeks to build a pool of leaders to champion and lead climate action – across… Continue reading Union Minister launches the Leaders in Climate Change Management Program to help urban professionals champion climate action in India
