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
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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”
Digital payment facility for PLI & RPLI through IPPB Mobile Banking App & Micro-ATM launched by Secretary, Department of Posts
What is the News? A two day meeting of senior functionaries of the Department of Posts(DoP) and India Post payments Bank(IPPB) called AAROHAN 4.0 has been concluded. What is AAROHAN 4.0? It is a meeting of senior functionaries of the Department of Posts(DoP) and India Post payments Bank(IPPB). Purpose: 1) To discuss and deliberate ways… Continue reading Digital payment facility for PLI & RPLI through IPPB Mobile Banking App & Micro-ATM launched by Secretary, Department of Posts
INS GOMATI DECOMMISSIONED AFTER 34 YEARS OF SERVICE
What is the News? INS Gomati was decommissioned at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai after 34 years of service. What is INS Gomati? INS Gomati was a Godavari-class guided-missile frigate of the Indian Navy. Commissioned in: 1988 Named After: River Gomti Built by: Mazagon Dock Ltd in Mumbai Operations Participated in: During her service, INS… Continue reading INS GOMATI DECOMMISSIONED AFTER 34 YEARS OF SERVICE
Ministry of Science and Technology inaugurates India’s ‘First Lavender Festival’ in Bhaderwah
What is the News? Union Minister has inaugurated India’s ‘First Lavender Festival’ in Bhaderwah and termed Bhaderwah as the birthplace of India’s Purple Revolution. Note: India’s first National Institute of High Altitude Medicine is also being built in Bhaderwah. What is Lavender? Lavandula (common name lavender) is a genus of 47 known species of flowering… Continue reading Ministry of Science and Technology inaugurates India’s ‘First Lavender Festival’ in Bhaderwah
Minister of State for Commerce & Industry launches Indian Business Portal – e-commerce marketplace
What is the News? Ministry of Commerce & Industry has launched the Indian Business Portal. What is Indian Business Portal? The portal is a B2B digital marketplace to empower SME exporters, artisans and farmers to identify new markets for their products and grow their sales globally. It is an International Trade Hub for Indian Exporters… Continue reading Minister of State for Commerce & Industry launches Indian Business Portal – e-commerce marketplace
