What is the News? The Indian Navy has launched Sandhayak, a survey vessel, in Kolkata. What is Sandhayak? ‘Sandhayak’ is one of the first of the four Survey Vessels (Large) projects being built for the Indian Navy. Developed by: Defence Public Sector Undertaking, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Limited. Purpose: To conduct a full-scale… Continue reading First of the four ships under Survey Vessel (Large) project for Indian Navy launched in the presence of Raksha Rajya Mantri at GRSE, Kolkata
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Explained: What is Kyhytysuka sachicarum?
What is the News? An international team of researchers has discovered a new marine reptile in Columbia. The reptile has been named as Kyhytysuka sachicarum. Note: This reptile was named Kyhytysuka which translates to ‘the one that cuts with something sharp’ to honour the ancient Muisca culture in Columbia that existed there for millennia. What… Continue reading Explained: What is Kyhytysuka sachicarum?
PM inaugurates InFinity Forum, a thought leadership Forum on FinTech
What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated InFinity Forum, a thought leadership Forum on FinTech. Click Here to read about the InFinity Forum Contents1 What is Fintech?2 What are the pillars of Fintech?3 India’s Financial Inclusion Initiatives with the help of Fintech 4 Suggestions to improve FinTech What is Fintech? Fintech (finance and technology)… Continue reading PM inaugurates InFinity Forum, a thought leadership Forum on FinTech
KVIC Rolls Out Unique Business Model to Handhold 70 Women Agarbatti Artisans in Assam
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the model adopted by KVIC?3 Why is this business model unique?4 Why was this business model designed? What is the News? Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC) has created a unique business model to empower women Agarbatti artisans in Assam and strengthen the local Agarbatti industry. What is the… Continue reading KVIC Rolls Out Unique Business Model to Handhold 70 Women Agarbatti Artisans in Assam
UN REPORT ON MULLAPERIYAR DAM
What is the News? United Nations University-Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH) has released a report titled “Ageing Water Storage Infrastructure: An Emerging Global Risk”. The report provides an overview of the current state of knowledge on the ageing of large dams. According to the report, four Asian countries – China, Japan, India and… Continue reading UN REPORT ON MULLAPERIYAR DAM
“Scheme for Protection and Preservation of Endangered Languages of India” (SPPEL) to promote all Indian Languages including endangered languages
What is the News? The Union Minister has informed Rajya Sabha about the Scheme for Protection and Preservation of Endangered Languages of India(SPPEL). What is the Scheme for Protection and Preservation of Endangered Languages (SPPEL)? SPPEL Scheme was initiated by the Government of India in 2013. Objective: To document and archive the country’s languages that… Continue reading “Scheme for Protection and Preservation of Endangered Languages of India” (SPPEL) to promote all Indian Languages including endangered languages
Rajya Sabha Passes The Landmark ‘Dam Safety Bill (2019)’
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the need for the Dam Safety Bill?3 What is the objective of the Dam Safety Bill,2019?4 What are the key provisions of the Bill?5 What is the significance of the Bill? What is the News? Rajya Sabha has passed the landmark Dam Safety Bill (2019) paving the way… Continue reading Rajya Sabha Passes The Landmark ‘Dam Safety Bill (2019)’
NEIA SCHEME
What is the News? The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has informed the Lok Sabha about the National Export Insurance Account(NEIA) Trust. What is the National Export Insurance Account(NEIA) Trust? NEIA Trust was set up in 2006 by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Aim: To ensure the availability of credit risk cover for projects… Continue reading NEIA SCHEME
Child Protection Services Scheme
What is the News? The Union Minister for Women and Child Development has informed Rajya Sabha about the Child Protection Services Scheme. What is the Child Protection Services Scheme? It is a centrally sponsored scheme under the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Under the scheme, support is provided to States and UT Governments for… Continue reading Child Protection Services Scheme
India-ITU Joint Cyberdrill 2021 commences
What is the News? The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has launched the India-ITU Joint Cyberdrill 2021. What is India-ITU Joint Cyberdrill 2021? The ITU aims to improve the cybersecurity readiness, protection and incident response capabilities of Member States by conducting CyberDrills at the national and regional levels. India-ITU Cyberdrill… Continue reading India-ITU Joint Cyberdrill 2021 commences
