What is the News? The Government of India has reviewed the existing draft National Youth Policy,2014 and prepared a New Draft National Youth Policy(NYP). Why was the Draft National Youth Policy prepared? Currently, youths between the ages of 15 and 29 are estimated to constitute more than 34% of the total population in India. While… Continue reading Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports invites suggestions on draft National Youth Policy
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Scientists develop a new model for inferring density inhomogeneity in the solar corona
What is the News? Scientists have developed a new theoretical model to quantify the inhomogeneity in the density of Solar Corona generated by the turbulence in the electrically conducting, magnetized fluid present as plasma in it. What is Solar Corona? The Solar Corona is the outermost part of the Sun’s atmosphere. The corona is usually… Continue reading Scientists develop a new model for inferring density inhomogeneity in the solar corona
India embarks on the World’s largest film restoration project under National Film Heritage Mission: I&B Minister
What is the News? The Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting has announced the World’s largest film restoration project under National Film Heritage Mission(NFHM). What is the National Film Heritage Mission(NFHM)? Launched in: 2016 by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting Aim: To preserve, restore and digitize India’s cinematic heritage. Objectives of the mission: 1)… Continue reading India embarks on the World’s largest film restoration project under National Film Heritage Mission: I&B Minister
Researchers find ways for broader design & engineering of reconfigurable magnonic crystals that can transfer information more efficiently than electrons
What is the News? Researchers have found ways for broader design and engineering of reconfigurable functional magnonic crystals. This can show the way for magnon based computing systems and bring about a paradigm shift in computing and communication devices. Background Electrons, the lightest known particles almost two thousand times lighter than the proton, are carriers… Continue reading Researchers find ways for broader design & engineering of reconfigurable magnonic crystals that can transfer information more efficiently than electrons
PM addresses inaugural session of fourth edition of the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
What is the News? The Prime Minister addressed the inaugural session of the fourth edition of the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure(ICDRI). What is ICDRI? Hosted by: Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) in partnership with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Purpose: To explore ways to strengthen the resilience of transitioning infrastructure… Continue reading PM addresses inaugural session of fourth edition of the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
Joint Statement : 2nd India-Nordic Summit
What is the News? The Indian Prime Minister has attended the second India-Nordic Summit at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen, Denmark. What is the India-Nordic Summit? It is a summit between India and Nordic Countries namely Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Sweden and Norway. Purpose: The summit primarily focused on post-pandemic economic recovery, climate change, renewable energy, and… Continue reading Joint Statement : 2nd India-Nordic Summit
Joint Statement: 6th India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations
What is the News? India and Germany under the co-chairmanship of the Federal Chancellor and Prime Minister held the sixth round of Intergovernmental Consultation. What are the key highlights from the consultation? Initiatives launched Indo-German Partnership for Green and Sustainable Development: The partnership aims to intensify bilateral, triangular and multilateral cooperation and link it with… Continue reading Joint Statement: 6th India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations
National Open Access Registry(NOAR) goes live successfully
What is the News? National Open Access Registry(NOAR) has successfully gone live from 1st May 2022. What is the National Open Access Registry(NOAR)? Launched by: Ministry of Power. Purpose: It is a centralized online platform through which short-term open access to the interstate transmission system is being managed in India. The platform is accessible to… Continue reading National Open Access Registry(NOAR) goes live successfully
Centre notified second phase of mandatory hallmarking which shall come into force from June 01, 2022
What is the News? The second phase of the mandatory hallmarking vide Hallmarking of Gold Jewellery and Gold Artifacts (Amendment) Order, 2022 will come into force from June 01, 2022. What is Hallmarking? Hallmarking is the accurate determination and official recording of the proportionate content of precious metal in precious metal articles. Hallmarks is thus… Continue reading Centre notified second phase of mandatory hallmarking which shall come into force from June 01, 2022
APEDA launches gluten-free millet products for all age groups at affordable prices
What is the News? Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority(APEDA) has launched a variety of millet products for all age groups at affordable prices ranging from Rs 5 to Rs 15 at the AAHAR food fair. What is AAHAR Food Fair? AAHAR is Asia’s biggest B2B international food and hospitality fair. Organized by:… Continue reading APEDA launches gluten-free millet products for all age groups at affordable prices
