What is the News? Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports has virtually inaugurated the valedictory session of E-Khel Pathshala. What is E-Khel Pathshala? E-Khel Pathshala is a programme conceptualized by Sports Authority of India(SAI). It is organized in association with the Ministry of Education, Khelo India and Fit India. Aim: To develop the competencies… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates the valedictory session of e-Khel Pathshala
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Expert Committee on Longevity Finance recommends setting up of Longevity Hub at GIFT-IFSC
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Longevity?3 Why was the Committee on Longevity Finance setup?4 What are the committee’s views on Longevity Finance? What is the News? International Finance Services Centers Authority(IFSCA) had constituted an Expert Committee on Longevity Finance. It was co-chaired by Ms. Kaku Nakhate and Mr. Gopalan Srinivasan. The committee has… Continue reading Expert Committee on Longevity Finance recommends setting up of Longevity Hub at GIFT-IFSC
Sensor-based irrigation system using bank filtration saves water & increases farmer’s income
What is the News? A sensor-based irrigation system using bank filtration technology and controlled via Web/Mobile app has been installed at Sal River near Navelim and Nauta lake at Cortalim, Goa. What is the Sensor-Based Irrigation System developed? Developed by: The Energy and Resources Institute(TERI) in collaboration with the National Institute of Technology(NIT), Goa has… Continue reading Sensor-based irrigation system using bank filtration saves water & increases farmer’s income
Union Minister launches the Utsav Portal at the inaugural day of Amrit Samagam Conference
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Utsav Portal?3 What is Amrit Samagam?4 What is Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav(AKAM)? What is the News? The Union Minister for Tourism has launched Utsav Portal at the Amrit Samagam Conference. What is Utsav Portal? Launched by: Ministry of Tourism Aim: It is a digital initiative that aims to… Continue reading Union Minister launches the Utsav Portal at the inaugural day of Amrit Samagam Conference
‘SVANidhi se Samriddhi’ launched in additional 126 cities
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is SVANidhi se Samriddhi Program?2.1 Key Features of the Scheme3 What are the achievements of the Program? What is the News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs(MoHUA) has launched ‘SVANidhi se Samriddhi’ program in additional 126 cities across 14 States/ UTs. What is SVANidhi se Samriddhi Program? Launched… Continue reading ‘SVANidhi se Samriddhi’ launched in additional 126 cities
Union Minister flags off First Made in India DornierAircraft Flight
What is the News? The Minister of Civil Aviation has flagged off the first flight of Made in India “Dornier Do-228 Aircraft”. What is Dornier 228 Aircraft? It is a multipurpose Made in India Aircraft. The aircraft has also been named as Hindustan aircraft. Manufactured by: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Note: HAL had been manufacturing… Continue reading Union Minister flags off First Made in India DornierAircraft Flight
For the first time in 11 years, the number of domestic patent filing surpasses the number of international patent filing in India during Jan-Mar 2022
Contents1 What is the News?2 About the patents filed3 Other achievements made in India’s IP regime4 What are the steps taken by the Government to promote India’s patent regime? What is the News? According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Filing of domestic patents in India has surpassed the number of international patent filings… Continue reading For the first time in 11 years, the number of domestic patent filing surpasses the number of international patent filing in India during Jan-Mar 2022
CBIC Chairman releases National Time Release Study, 2022
What is the News? The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs(CBIC) has released Time Release Study (TRS) 2022. About Time Release Study(TRS) About TRS: TRS is essentially a performance measurement tool for assessing the cargo clearance process of international trade, as recommended by the WTO under the Trade Facilitation Agreement(TFA) and the World Customs… Continue reading CBIC Chairman releases National Time Release Study, 2022
Indigenous Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Solutions for Indian Traffic Scenario launched under InTranSE -II Program
What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched three software applications under the Intelligent Transportation System Endeavor for Indian Cities Phase-II initiative. What is the Intelligent Transportation System Endeavor for Indian Cities initiative? Launched by: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Purpose: The initiative is aimed at undertaking… Continue reading Indigenous Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Solutions for Indian Traffic Scenario launched under InTranSE -II Program
Anti-Tank Guided Missile ‘HELINA’ successfully flight tested
What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organization(DRDO) along with the Indian Army and Air Force has successfully flight-tested “Helina” from an advanced light helicopter (ALH). What is HELINA? HELINA (Helicopter based NAG) is a third-generation fire and forget class anti-tank guided missile(ATGM) system mounted on the Advanced Light Helicopter(ALH). Developed by: Defence Research… Continue reading Anti-Tank Guided Missile ‘HELINA’ successfully flight tested
