What is the News? The Union Environment Minister has addressed the Fourth Asia Ministerial Conference on Tiger Conservation. What is the Fourth Asia Ministerial Conference on Tiger Conservation? It was organised by the Government of Malaysia and the Global Tiger Forum(GTF). At the conference, the 13 Tiger Range Countries(TRC) adopted the Kuala Lumpur Joint Statement… Continue reading Union Minister delivers India’s statement at the Fourth Asia Ministerial Conference on Tiger Conservation
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To mark the year-long celebration of the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, a grand statue of Netaji to be installed at India Gate
What is the news? In order to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, the Government of India has decided to install a grand statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at India Gate. Key points The Statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose will be installed at India Gate. The statue shall be… Continue reading To mark the year-long celebration of the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, a grand statue of Netaji to be installed at India Gate
Union Minister says, start-up ‘Botlab Dynamics’ to light up the sky with 1000 Drones Light Show at ‘Beating the Retreat Ceremony’
What is the news? Union Minister of Science & Technology has said that Botlab Dynamics Private Limited, a start-up supported by Technology Development Board will light up the sky with 1000 Drones Light Show at ‘Beating the Retreat Ceremony’ What is the Beating Retreat Ceremony? The Beating Retreat ceremony is organized every year after the… Continue reading Union Minister says, start-up ‘Botlab Dynamics’ to light up the sky with 1000 Drones Light Show at ‘Beating the Retreat Ceremony’
NITI Aayog, Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) and RMI India release ‘Banking on Electric Vehicles in India’ report
What is the news? NITI Aayog, Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), and RMI India have released a report, titled ‘Banking on Electric Vehicles in India’. What is the purpose of the ‘Banking on Electric Vehicles in India’ Report? The report provides considerations and recommendations to inform the inclusion of Electric Vehicles(EVs) in the Reserve Bank of… Continue reading NITI Aayog, Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) and RMI India release ‘Banking on Electric Vehicles in India’ report
Year End Review 2021-Department of Higher Education
What is the news? The Department of Higher Education has taken several steps in the Year 2021. Initiatives by Deptt of Higher Education in 2021 National Education Policy 2020 SWAYAM AICTE Translation Automation Al Tool: It has been developed by AICTE with a vision to translate English language online courses into eleven different Indian languages… Continue reading Year End Review 2021-Department of Higher Education
YEAR END REVIEW 2021: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
What is the news? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology(MeitY) has launched several initiatives in the year 2021. Initiatives by MeitY in 2021 Common Services Centers (CSCs) e-District Mission Mode Project (MMP): e-District is a Mission Mode Project (MMP) that aims at electronic delivery of identified high volume citizen centric services at the district… Continue reading YEAR END REVIEW 2021: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
Year-End Review of Ministry of Food Processing Industries(MoFPI)
What is the News? The Ministry of Food Processing Industries(MoFPI) has launched several initiatives in the year 2021. Initiatives by MoFPI in 2021 National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) Act 2021: It was passed in 2021 to declare NIFTEM and IIFPT as Institutions of National Importance (INI). The INI status will enable… Continue reading Year-End Review of Ministry of Food Processing Industries(MoFPI)
Year End Review – 2021 of Ministry of Defence
What is the news? The Ministry of Defence has launched several initiatives in the year 2021. Initiatives by MoD in 2021 Missiles: Brahmos, Tejas, Astra, Arjun Main Battle Tank, Shakti, Indigenous Aircraft Carrier(IAC) ‘Vikrant’, INS Visakhapatnam, INS Vela, Supersonic Missile Assisted Torpedo(SMART), Agni-P, Vertically Launched Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM), Akash Prime, Pinaka-ER,… Continue reading Year End Review – 2021 of Ministry of Defence
Centre may reduce the moisture content limit for wheat, paddy. Why this will hurt farmers
What is the news? Government of India’s recent draft proposal proposes to change the moisture content limit for wheat and paddy. This has made farmers worried ahead of the rabi procurement season that begins April 2022. What is Moisture Content? Moisture content (MC) is the weight of water contained in paddy or wheat expressed in… Continue reading Centre may reduce the moisture content limit for wheat, paddy. Why this will hurt farmers
70% indigenous BrahMos cruise missile test-fired
What is the news? An improved version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile was successfully test-fired from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha. What is Brahmos Missile? Click Here to read about it How was this Brahmos missile test different from earlier? Firstly, the BrahMos that was originally built… Continue reading 70% indigenous BrahMos cruise missile test-fired
