Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Pollen, and why it’s harmful?3 What is the study conducted by researchers on Airborne Pollen?4 What are the findings of the study?5 What is the significance of this study? What is the News? Scientists have found that air pollutants influence pollen concentration, and different types of pollen have… Continue reading Air pollutants & meteorological variables influence pollen concentration: study
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Indian Army Establishes Quantum Laboratory at Mhow (MP)
What is the News? The Indian Army has established the Quantum Lab and a Centre for Artificial Intelligence(AI) at Military College of Telecommunication Engineering, Mhow(MP). About Quantum Lab The lab has been established by the Indian Army with the support of the National Security Council Secretariat(NSCS). Purpose: To conduct research and training in the Quantum… Continue reading Indian Army Establishes Quantum Laboratory at Mhow (MP)
‘Sankalp Smarak’ dedicated to the nation by CINCAN
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is Sankalp Smarak?3 Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose & Andaman and Nicobar Islands4 What is the significance of Netaji’s visit to Andaman and Nicobar Islands? What is the news? Commander-in-Chief Andaman and Nicobar Command(CINCAN) has inaugurated Sankalp Smarak at Andaman and Nicobar Islands. What is Sankalp Smarak? Sankalp Smarak is… Continue reading ‘Sankalp Smarak’ dedicated to the nation by CINCAN
Natural farming: ICAR to research on, demonstrate and promote natural farming
What is the News? Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) has issued a notification to all ICAR institutes and vice-chancellors of agriculture universities to take initiatives for the promotion of natural farming in India. Must Read: What is Natural Farming? What are the steps taken by ICAR to promote Natural Farming? ICAR will develop a… Continue reading Natural farming: ICAR to research on, demonstrate and promote natural farming
CSIR shares Technology Know-How of ‘Vehicle mounted Drain Cleaning System’ to a Gujarat company MANIAR & CO.
What is the news? CSIR-CMERI has handed over the Non-Exclusive rights for Technology Know-How of the indigenously developed ‘Vehicle mounted Drain Cleaning System’ to MANIAR & CO. About Vehicle mounted Drain Cleaning System The Vehicle Mounted Drain Cleaning System is a Mechanized Scavenging System consisting of 3 modules namely – (i) Recycled Slurry Water Unit… Continue reading CSIR shares Technology Know-How of ‘Vehicle mounted Drain Cleaning System’ to a Gujarat company MANIAR & CO.
2021- A Year of Game Changing Reforms for Ministry of Textiles
Contents1 What is the News?2 Textile Sector3 Initiatives in Textile Sector4 PLI Scheme for textiles What is the News? The Ministry of Textiles has launched several initiatives and has implemented various reforms in the Textile Sector. Textile Sector The textile and apparel industry contributed 2% to the overall GDP of India in 2019 and 11%… Continue reading 2021- A Year of Game Changing Reforms for Ministry of Textiles
India has achieved its NDC target with total non-fossil based installed energy capacity of 157.32 GW which is 40.1% of the total installed electricity capacity
Contents1 What is the News?2 India’s Renewable Energy Target at COP213 PLI Scheme for High-Efficiency Solar PV (Photovoltaic) Modules4 What are the issues and challenges in the Renewable Energy Sector? What is the News? The Ministry of Renewable Energy has taken several initiatives in the Renewable Energy Sector. India’s Renewable Energy Target at COP21 At… Continue reading India has achieved its NDC target with total non-fossil based installed energy capacity of 157.32 GW which is 40.1% of the total installed electricity capacity
CESL achieves 50 lakhs LED bulb distribution milestone under flagship Gram Ujala
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Gram Ujala scheme?3 What is the expected impact of the scheme?4 What is CESL? What is the News? Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has achieved a remarkable milestone of distributing 50 lakhs LED bulbs Gram Ujala programme. What… Continue reading CESL achieves 50 lakhs LED bulb distribution milestone under flagship Gram Ujala
DRDO hands over technology of extreme cold weather clothing system ECWCS to five Indian companies
What is the news? Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has handed over technology to manufacture indigenous extreme cold weather clothing systems (ECWS) to five Indian companies. What is an Extreme Cold Weather Clothing System (ECWCS)? ECWCS is a three layered cloth required by the Indian Army for its sustained operations in glacier and Himalayan peaks. … Continue reading DRDO hands over technology of extreme cold weather clothing system ECWCS to five Indian companies
Ministry of Skill Development launches a project to upskill the cane and bamboo artisans of Nagaland
Contents1 What is the news?2 About Pilot Project for upskilling the cane and bamboo artisans of Nagaland 3 What is Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)?4 What are the objectives of RPL? 5 Who can register themselves under RPL?6 Who implements RPL Projects? What is the news? The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has launched a pilot… Continue reading Ministry of Skill Development launches a project to upskill the cane and bamboo artisans of Nagaland
