What is the news? The two Startups namely NIRAMAI Health Analytics and InnAccel Technologies have received the Global Women’s Health Tech Awards. These two startups have received support from the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and BIRAC. What are the Global Women’s Health Tech Awards? Launched by: The Award was launched in August,2021 by World Bank… Continue reading DBT-BIRAC supported start-ups InnAccel and NIRAMAI have received World Bank Group and the Consumer Technology Association’s Global Women’s HealthTech Awards
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Piezoelectric effect: Special electro-active nanoparticles developed for potential applications in touch & acoustic sensor
What is the News? Indian scientists have for the first time proposed an efficient way to induce a property called piezoelectric delta phase in polymer nanoparticles. What is the Piezoelectric Effect? Piezoelectric Effect is the ability of certain materials to generate an electric charge in response to applied mechanical stress. One of the unique characteristics… Continue reading Piezoelectric effect: Special electro-active nanoparticles developed for potential applications in touch & acoustic sensor
Year End Review 2021- Ministry of Panchayati Raj
What is the news? The Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) has taken several initiatives during the year 2021. Initiatives by Panchayati Raj Ministry SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) e-Gram Swaraj e-Financial Management System Geo-tagging of assets Finance Commission Grants to Rural Local Bodies: The Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV… Continue reading Year End Review 2021- Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Year-End- Review-2021- Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances
What is the News? The Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances has taken several initiatives in the year 2021. Several of them are Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav: Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of progressive India and the glorious history of its… Continue reading Year-End- Review-2021- Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances
Union Minister launches Artificial Intelligence-driven Start-Up by IIT alumni for water purification
What is the News? The Union Minister has launched Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven water purification systems developed by Swajal Water Private Limited, a tech startup company founded by IIT alumni. What is the Water Purification Systems launched by Swajal Water Private Limited, a tech Startup? Water ATMS: It combines Internet of Things technology with solar… Continue reading Union Minister launches Artificial Intelligence-driven Start-Up by IIT alumni for water purification
Year End Review- 2021 Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
What is the News? The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has undertaken several important initiatives during the year 2021. Some of the important initiatives are Credit Guarantee Scheme for Subordinated Debt(CGSSD) for MSMEs Self Reliant India(SRI) Fund: It is a Category-II Alternative Investment Fund registered with SEBI with Mother Fund / Daughter… Continue reading Year End Review- 2021 Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
India, Korea agree to ‘impart fresh momentum’ to bilateral trade pact
What is the news? South Korea’s Trade Minister met with the Indian Minister of Commerce & Industry. What are the key highlights of the meeting? Firstly, the two countries agreed to upgrade the existing CEPA (Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement) signed in 2009. Secondly, they will try to achieve the target of USD 50 Billion before… Continue reading India, Korea agree to ‘impart fresh momentum’ to bilateral trade pact
DRDO Flight Tests Final Deliverable Configuration of MPATGM
What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully flight tested the Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM). What is a Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM)? MPATGM is an indigenously developed low weight Anti-Tank guided fire & forget missile. Note: An anti-tank missile is a missile that is created to destroy… Continue reading DRDO Flight Tests Final Deliverable Configuration of MPATGM
Year End review 2021 on highlight key Initiatives and achievements pertains to Department of Fisheries
What is the news? The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has implemented several initiatives in the year 2021. What are the initiatives launched by the Department of Fisheries in 2021? Fisheries Sector Fisheries sector has been recognized as a ‘Sunrise Sector’ and has demonstrated an outstanding double-digit average annual growth… Continue reading Year End review 2021 on highlight key Initiatives and achievements pertains to Department of Fisheries
Year End Review of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
What is the news? The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has launched several initiatives in 2021. What are the initiatives launched by the MSDE in 2021? Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 3.0 (PMKVY 3.0) Pilot Project for upskilling the cane and bamboo artisans of Nagaland India Skills: It is the country’s biggest skill… Continue reading Year End Review of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
