What is the News? Indian Scientists have discovered a strategy to synthesize novel solid adsorbents for CO2 capture and utilization. What is Carbon Capture and Utilization(CCU)? Carbon Capture and Utilization(CCU) is the process of capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) to be recycled for further usage. CCU is a growing field of research focusing on reducing CO2… Continue reading Novel strategy to synthesize solid adsorbents for CO2 capture and utilization discovered
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RSETIs (Rural Self Employment Training Institutes) launches new batches of women-centric courses as part of the Iconic Week campaign under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
What is the News? To mark International Women’s Day 2022, new batches of women-centric courses were started by RSETIs (Rural Self Employment Training Institutes) across the country. What is Rural Self Employment Training Institutes(RSETIs) Programme? Rural Self Employment Training Institutes(RSETIs) programme is a three-way partnership between the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), State Governments and… Continue reading RSETIs (Rural Self Employment Training Institutes) launches new batches of women-centric courses as part of the Iconic Week campaign under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
Cabinet approves establishment of WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in India
What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine(WHO GCTM). What is WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (WHO GCTM)? WHO GCTM will be the first and only global outposted Centre (office) for traditional medicine across the globe. It will be established under the Ministry… Continue reading Cabinet approves establishment of WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in India
Cabinet approves Amendment of the Second Schedule to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 for specifying rate of royalty in respect of certain minerals
What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Mines for amendment of the Second Schedule of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. What is the purpose of the amendment? The amendment specifies the rate of royalty in respect of certain minerals like Glauconite, Potash, Emerald,… Continue reading Cabinet approves Amendment of the Second Schedule to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 for specifying rate of royalty in respect of certain minerals
Scientists develop energy-efficient hydrogen production by urea electrolysis
What is the News? Indian Scientists have designed an electrocatalyst system for energy-efficient hydrogen production with the help of the electrolysis of urea. Hydrogen Production by Urea electrolysis The energy requirement for the production of hydrogen through water electrolysis can be reduced by 70% through urea electrolysis. This can be done by replacing the energy-intensive… Continue reading Scientists develop energy-efficient hydrogen production by urea electrolysis
Ministry of Tourism invites final comments on draft report for setting up National Digital Tourism Mission
What is the News? The Ministry of Tourism has released a draft report on the proposed National Digital Tourism Mission. About India’s Tourism Sector Contribution to GDP: Direct and indirect contribution of tourism to GDP is approximately 5% in 2018-19. International Tourist Arrivals (ITAs): With 17.9 million ITAs in 2019, India is at 23rd position… Continue reading Ministry of Tourism invites final comments on draft report for setting up National Digital Tourism Mission
Sahitya Akademi of Ministry of culture to organise Literature festival ‘Sahityotsav’
What is the News? Sahitya Akademi is organising a literature festival named “Sahityotsav”. What is Sahityotsav? Sahityotsav is a Festival of Letters of Sahitya Akademi. It is India’s most inclusive literature festival. The festival will be a part of the celebrations to commemorate the 75th anniversary of India’s Independence. The prestigious Sahitya Akademi Awards will also… Continue reading Sahitya Akademi of Ministry of culture to organise Literature festival ‘Sahityotsav’
Cabinet approves setting up of National Land Monetization Corporation as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for undertaking surplus land monetization
What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the setting up of the National Land Monetization Corporation (NLMC). The setting up of NLMC is in pursuance of the Budget Announcement for 2021-22. What is National Land Monetization Corporation(NLMC)? NLMC will be a wholly-owned Government of India company with an initial authorized share capital of… Continue reading Cabinet approves setting up of National Land Monetization Corporation as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for undertaking surplus land monetization
Union Minister launches Special Entrepreneurship Promotion Drive for Women – “SAMARTH” on the occasion of International Women’s Day 2022
What is the News? On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2022, the Union Minister for MSME has launched “SAMARTH”. What is SAMARTH? Launched by: Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Purpose: It is a Special Entrepreneurship Promotion Drive for Women to provide them with an opportunity to be self-reliant and independent by undertaking… Continue reading Union Minister launches Special Entrepreneurship Promotion Drive for Women – “SAMARTH” on the occasion of International Women’s Day 2022
Petascale Supercomputer “PARAM Ganga” established at IIT Roorkee under National Supercomputing Mission
What is the News? A Supercomputer named ‘PARAM Ganga’ has been established at IIT Roorkee under National Supercomputing Mission(NSM). What is PARAM Ganga? PARAM Ganga is a supercomputer designed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing(C-DAC) under Phase 2 of the National Supercomputing Mission(NSM). It has a supercomputing capacity of 1.66 Petaflops (1 petaflop… Continue reading Petascale Supercomputer “PARAM Ganga” established at IIT Roorkee under National Supercomputing Mission
