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
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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
Govt approved Indian Footwear and Leather Development Programme (IFLDP)
What is the news? The government has approved the continuation of the Indian Footwear and Leather Development Programme (IFLDP) from 2021-22 till March 2026. What is the Indian Footwear and Leather Development Programme (IFLDP)? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Aim: To develop infrastructure for the leather sector, address environmental concerns specific to the… Continue reading Govt approved Indian Footwear and Leather Development Programme (IFLDP)
High wave activity in regions over Bay of Bengal, South China Sea, & South Indian Ocean can pose threat for coastal communities
Contents1 What is the News?2 How does climate change impact coastal communities?3 What is the study conducted by scientists?4 What are the findings of the study? What is the News? A study conducted by Indian Scientists has indicated that regions over the Bay of Bengal, South China Sea, and South Indian Ocean can experience higher… Continue reading High wave activity in regions over Bay of Bengal, South China Sea, & South Indian Ocean can pose threat for coastal communities
Scientists develop self-disinfecting, biodegradable face masks to combat COVID-19
What is the News? Indian scientists have developed a self-disinfecting antiviral mask to fight the Covid-19 pandemic. What is the self disinfecting mask developed by Indian Scientists? The mask has been developed by Indian Scientists under the Nano Mission Project of the Department of Science and technology. The mask is coated with copper-based nanoparticles. Copper-based… Continue reading Scientists develop self-disinfecting, biodegradable face masks to combat COVID-19
Spooky but secure: A big leap for ISRO in quantum communications
What is the News? Scientists from the Space Applications Center and Physical Research Laboratory have used quantum entanglement to create a hack-proof communications system. How was the hackproof communication system achieved? Scientists used the real-time Quantum Key Distribution(QKD) to conduct hack-proof communications between two places separated by 300 meters. They created a channel to share… Continue reading Spooky but secure: A big leap for ISRO in quantum communications
KVIC’s “Charkha Kranti” Created a Buzz on Gandhian Values; Finds Mention in the President’s Address
What is the News? Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)’s Charkha Kranti Initiative has been mentioned by the President in his address to the Parliament ahead of the Budget Session. What is Charkha Kranti? The Charkha Kranti is an initiative launched by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) to popularize Charkha and the symbolism… Continue reading KVIC’s “Charkha Kranti” Created a Buzz on Gandhian Values; Finds Mention in the President’s Address
New method can efficiently transform phenol to a key ingredient for manufacturing food preservatives, pharmaceuticals & polymers
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is Phenol and its products used for?3 What was the issue?4 What have Indian researchers found out?5 What is the significance of this method? What is the news? Indian researchers have found that electrolysis is an effective method for the oxidative transformation of phenol to 1,4 hydroquinone. What is… Continue reading New method can efficiently transform phenol to a key ingredient for manufacturing food preservatives, pharmaceuticals & polymers
NAL SE JAL SCHEME
What is the News? The Indian government has allocated Rs. 60,000 crore to the “Har Ghar Nal se Jal” Yojana for the financial year 2022-2023. This significant allocation highlights that providing potable water to households remains a top priority of the Government. What is Har Ghar Nal se Jal Scheme? It was launched in 2019… Continue reading NAL SE JAL SCHEME
