What is the News? A team of Indian scientists have developed a new technology platform for fluorometric detection of pathogens such as viruses by measurement of fluorescent light emitted. Background Viruses are a major global threat to human health, and the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 continues to inflict catastrophic effects on all aspects… Continue reading Scientists develop new technology platform to detect SARS-CoV-2 by fluorescence readout
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J&K becomes the first Union Territory to be integrated with National Single Window System
What is the News? Jammu & Kashmir became the first Union Territory to be onboarded the National Single Window System(NSWS). What is the National Single Window System(NSWS)? The National Single Window System(NSWS) was launched in 2021 by the Union Minister for Commerce and Industry. It is a digital platform that serves as a guide for… Continue reading J&K becomes the first Union Territory to be integrated with National Single Window System
Power Minister Launches Powerthon-2022 for Enabling Advanced Technology in Power Distribution
What is the news? The Union Minister for Power has virtually launched Powerthon-2022. What is Powerthon-2022? Powerthon-2022 is a hackathon announced by the REC Limited (formerly Rural Electrification Corporation Limited) in collaboration with IIT Bombay. The hackathon is being organized under Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme(RDSS). Aim: To find technology driven solutions to solve the complex… Continue reading Power Minister Launches Powerthon-2022 for Enabling Advanced Technology in Power Distribution
NITI Aayog and USAID Collaborate to Accelerate Health Innovation and Entrepreneurship in India
What is the news? Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced a new partnership under the Sustainable Access to Markets and Resources for Innovative Delivery of Healthcare (SAMRIDH) Initiative. What is the SAMRIDH Initiative? In 2020, USAID and other stakeholders from the Indian government, academia and the private… Continue reading NITI Aayog and USAID Collaborate to Accelerate Health Innovation and Entrepreneurship in India
National Policy for Natural and Man-Made Water Bodies
What is the News? Minister for Jal Shakti has informed that a specific National Policy toward protecting natural and man-made step wells, ports, ponds, tanks or lakes is being discussed. Which policy is currently there to protect the Natural and Man-Made Water Bodies? At present, the National Water Policy – 2012 is in effect which… Continue reading National Policy for Natural and Man-Made Water Bodies
Union Minister Flags Off NITI Aayog’s Fintech Open Summit
What is the News? The Minister for Communications, Electronics and IT inaugurated the Fintech Open Summit. What is the Fintech Open Summit? Organized by: NITI Aayog in collaboration with PhonePe, AWS and EY. Aim: To bring together regulators, fintech professionals, industry leaders, start-up community and developers to collaborate, exchange ideas and innovate. Objectives of the… Continue reading Union Minister Flags Off NITI Aayog’s Fintech Open Summit
Parvatmala-An efficient and safe alternate transport network
What is the News? In Union Budget 2022-23, Union Finance Minister has announced that the National Ropeways Development Programme – “Parvatmala” will be initiated through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode. What is the National Ropeways Development Programme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) Aim: To develop Ropeways in hilly areas of the country… Continue reading Parvatmala-An efficient and safe alternate transport network
Ministry of Tourism has formulated a National Strategy and Roadmap for Development of Rural Tourism in India- An initiative towards Atma Nirbhar Bharat
What is the news? The Ministry of Tourism has formulated a National Strategy and Roadmap for Development of Rural Tourism in India. What is Rural Tourism? Any form of tourism that showcases the rural life, art, culture, and heritage at rural locations, thereby benefiting the local community economically and socially. It also enables interaction between… Continue reading Ministry of Tourism has formulated a National Strategy and Roadmap for Development of Rural Tourism in India- An initiative towards Atma Nirbhar Bharat
First of its kind Fly-off event to demonstrate use of UAVs/Drones for transport of Lakadong Turmeric happens in West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya
What is the News? In a first of its kind, drones were used for the transportation of Lakadong turmeric from Meghalaya to other parts of the country with an aim to resolve first-mile connectivity issues of farmers from the hinterland. What is Lakadong Turmeric? Lakadong turmeric has been identified under the One District, One Product(ODOP)… Continue reading First of its kind Fly-off event to demonstrate use of UAVs/Drones for transport of Lakadong Turmeric happens in West Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya
PM dedicates to the nation 216-feet tall ‘Statue of Equality’ commemorating Sri Ramanujacharya
What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the Statue of Equality in Hyderabad. The statue commemorates the 11th-century Bhakti Saint Sri Ramanujacharya. Who was Ramanujacharya? Ramanujacharya was a Vedic philosopher and social reformer. He is the founder of Bhakti Marg. He is also considered to be the inspiration for poets like Annamacharya, Ramdas,… Continue reading PM dedicates to the nation 216-feet tall ‘Statue of Equality’ commemorating Sri Ramanujacharya
