India welcomes the IPCC Working Group II contribution to the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) on Climate Change

What is the News? India has welcomed the release of the Working Group II (WG2) contribution to the Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). What is Working Group II’s Sixth IPCC Report?  IPCC Assessment Reports are the most comprehensive evaluations of the state of the earth’s climate. So far,… Continue reading India welcomes the IPCC Working Group II contribution to the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) on Climate Change

Cabinet approves implementation of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission

What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). What is Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission(ABDM)? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Type: Central Sector Scheme Aim: To create a seamless online platform through the provision of a wide range of data, information and infrastructure services. It will… Continue reading Cabinet approves implementation of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission

KVIC proposes lifting of “Export Prohibition” on Bamboo Charcoal for Higher Profitability of Bamboo Industry

Contents1 What is the News?2 About Bamboo waste in India3 How can Bamboo waste be effectively utilized?4 What has KVIC urged the Government? What is the News? Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC) has urged the Government to lift the “export prohibition” on bamboo charcoal for optimum utilization of raw bamboo and higher profitability in the… Continue reading KVIC proposes lifting of “Export Prohibition” on Bamboo Charcoal for Higher Profitability of Bamboo Industry

Ministry of Culture organized the first event of the series Dhara – an Ode to Indian Knowledge System

What is the News? The Ministry of Culture has announced ‘DHARA, an Ode to Indian Knowledge System’ as a part of the Science Week Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate. What is the purpose of DHARA? DHARA comprises a series of lecture demonstrations by eminent scholars across the world to revisit our history and celebrate the achievements of… Continue reading Ministry of Culture organized the first event of the series Dhara – an Ode to Indian Knowledge System

Union Minister for Culture inaugurates one of its kind conference on Indian temple architecture ‘Devayatanam’

What is the News? The Union Minister for Culture inaugurated one of its kind conference on Indian temple architecture, ‘Devayatanam’. What is Devayatanam? Organized by: Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) of Ministry of Culture. Purpose: It is a conference on the journey of Indian Temple Architecture. Aim: – To deliberate upon the philosophical, religious, social,… Continue reading Union Minister for Culture inaugurates one of its kind conference on Indian temple architecture ‘Devayatanam’

Ministry of Education launches Bhasha Certificate Selfie campaign

What is the News? The Ministry of Education has launched a campaign ‘Bhasha Certificate Selfie’ to encourage cultural diversity and promote multilingualism and foster the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat. What is Bhasha Certificate Selfie Initiative? Aim: To promote Bhasha mobile app by encouraging people to upload their selfies with the certificate from their… Continue reading Ministry of Education launches Bhasha Certificate Selfie campaign

Japanese Ground Self Defence Forces Contingent Arrives in India For Joint Exercise “EX Dharma Guardian-2022”

Source: This post is based on the article “Japanese Ground Self Defence Forces Contingent Arrives in India For Joint Exercise “EX Dharma Guardian-2022”” published in PIB on 25th February 2022. What is the News? Japanese Ground Self Defence Forces have arrived in India For Joint Exercise “EX Dharma Guardian-2022”. The exercise will be conducted at… Continue reading Japanese Ground Self Defence Forces Contingent Arrives in India For Joint Exercise “EX Dharma Guardian-2022”

Govt has approved continuation of the Immigration Visa Foreigners Registration Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme till 2026

What is the News? The government has approved the continuation of the Immigration Visa Foreigners Registration Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme till 2026. What is Immigration Visa Foreigners Registration Tracking(IVFRT) Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs Aim: – To modernize and upgrade Immigration and Visa services.  – To provide a secure and integrated service delivery framework… Continue reading Govt has approved continuation of the Immigration Visa Foreigners Registration Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme till 2026

C-DOT bags 3 awards for its indigenously designed & developed innovative Telecom solutions at 12th Annual Aegis Graham Bell Awards

What is the News? The Centre for Development of Telematics(C-DOT), the premier Telecom R&D centre of the Government of India, has bagged three awards at the 12th Annual Aegis Graham Bell Awards. ​​What is the Aegis Graham Bell Award? Aegis Graham Bell Award is a tribute to the father of telephony and great innovator, Alexander… Continue reading C-DOT bags 3 awards for its indigenously designed & developed innovative Telecom solutions at 12th Annual Aegis Graham Bell Awards

CORBEVAX receives DCGI approval for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for 12-18 years age group

What is the News? Drugs Controller General of India(DGCI) has given emergency use authorisation to Corbevax vaccine for use in children between 12 and 18 years of age. What is Corbevax Vaccine? Corbevax is India’s first indigenously developed Receptor Binding Domain (RBD) protein subunit vaccine. Manufactured by: Hyderabad-based Biological E. Click Here to read more… Continue reading CORBEVAX receives DCGI approval for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for 12-18 years age group

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