What is the news? Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare has informed the Rajya Sabha that Fairbanks Disease and Acromegaly Disorder’s patients are getting treatment at various tertiary health facilities like Medical Colleges, Central Institutes like AIIMS at free or subsidized rates. What is Fairbank Disease? Fairbanks disease or multiple epiphyseal dysplasia (MED) is… Continue reading Fairbank’s disease and acromegaly cases in India
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Vigyan Jyoti Scheme
What is the News? The Vigyan Jyoti programme is being implemented in 100 schools in the country and all the schools are situated in rural areas. What is the Vigyan Jyoti Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Department of Science & Technology Aim: To address the underrepresentation of women in different fields of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics… Continue reading Vigyan Jyoti Scheme
HCNG: Hydrogen Fuel for Vehicles
What is the News? The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has notified the use of Hydrogen as an automotive fuel in the country. It has notified an 18% blend of Hydrogen with CNG. Must Read: About Hydrogen Fuel What is HCNG? HCNG stands for Hydrogen-enriched Compressed Natural Gas. HCNG is produced by blending hydrogen… Continue reading HCNG: Hydrogen Fuel for Vehicles
Scientists develop new technology platform to detect SARS-CoV-2 by fluorescence readout
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
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
