What is the news? Coal India Limited had recently inaugurated the ‘VIHANGAM’ system at Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL). What is VIHANGAM? VIHANGAM is an Internet-based system integrated with a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS). The system consists of a Ground Control Station (GCS), an RPAS, internet lease line of 40 Mbps and VIHANGAM portal. The… Continue reading ‘VIHANGAM’- Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) at Mahanadi Coalfields Limited
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North India’s first Centre of Entrepreneurship in Medi Electronics and Health Informatics to start operations in Lucknow
What is the news? The Union Minister of Electronics and IT has inaugurated North India’s maiden Centre of Entrepreneurship – “MedTech” at the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPI), Lucknow (UP) What is MedTech? MedTech is a Center of Excellence that shall provide state-of-the-art facilities to Startups in the field of Medi electronics… Continue reading North India’s first Centre of Entrepreneurship in Medi Electronics and Health Informatics to start operations in Lucknow
Union Minister inaugurates ‘Samajik Adhikarita Shivir’ for distribution of aids and assistive devices to ‘Divyangjan’ and Senior Citizens
What is the news? The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment has virtually inaugurated ‘Samajik Adhikarita Shivir’. What is Samajik Adhikarita Shivir? It is a camp organized for distribution of aids and assistive devices to ‘Divyangjan’ under the Assistance to Disabled Persons (ADIP) Scheme and to Senior Citizens under the Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana. Organized… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates ‘Samajik Adhikarita Shivir’ for distribution of aids and assistive devices to ‘Divyangjan’ and Senior Citizens
Amendment of the Minerals (Evidence of Mineral Contents) Rules, 2015 and the Mineral (Auction) Rules, 2015 to facilitate identification of mineral blocks for auction for grant of Composite Licence
What is the news? The Ministry of Mines has notified the Minerals (Evidence of Mineral Contents) Second Amendment Rules, 2021 and the Mineral (Auction) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2021. These rules amend the Minerals (Evidence of Mineral Contents) Rules, 2015 (MEMC Rules) and the Mineral (Auction) Rules, 2015 (Auction Rules) respectively. Minerals (Evidence of Mineral Contents)… Continue reading Amendment of the Minerals (Evidence of Mineral Contents) Rules, 2015 and the Mineral (Auction) Rules, 2015 to facilitate identification of mineral blocks for auction for grant of Composite Licence
The Chalcolithic cultures of Central India are adequately investigated and studied: Shri G.Kishan Reddy
What is the News? The Ministry of Culture has said that the Chalcolithic cultures of Central India are adequately investigated and studied. Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) has carried out excavations at two prominent sites of Chalcolithic affiliations in Central India in the state of Madhya Pradesh. Which are those two Chalcolithic sites in Central India… Continue reading The Chalcolithic cultures of Central India are adequately investigated and studied: Shri G.Kishan Reddy
The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister releases the report on State of Foundational Literacy and Numeracy in India
What is the News? The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister(EAC-PM) has released the report on the State of Foundational Literacy and Numeracy in India. About the Report on the State of Foundational Literacy and Numeracy(FLN) in India Prepared by: Institute for Competitiveness Purpose: To highlight the importance of early education years in the… Continue reading The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister releases the report on State of Foundational Literacy and Numeracy in India
CCEA nod to extension of irrigation scheme
What is the News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) for 2021-26. What is Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana(PMKSY)? Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) was launched in 2015. Aim: To enhance physical access of water on farms and… Continue reading CCEA nod to extension of irrigation scheme
Cabinet approves an incentive scheme for promotion of RuPay Debit Cards and low-value BHIM-UPI transactions (P2M)
What is the news? Cabinet has approved an incentive scheme for promotion of Rupay debit cards and low value BHIM-UPI transactions (Person to Merchant) of up to 2000 rupees in the country. This scheme currently has a validity of one year. What is the scheme? Under the scheme, the government will reimburse transaction charges… Continue reading Cabinet approves an incentive scheme for promotion of RuPay Debit Cards and low-value BHIM-UPI transactions (P2M)
UNESCO inscribes ‘Durga Puja in Kolkata’ on the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
What is the news? The Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage has inscribed ‘Durga Puja in Kolkata’ on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. With the inscription of Durga Puja, India now has 14 intangible cultural heritage elements on the prestigious UNESCO Representative List of ICH… Continue reading UNESCO inscribes ‘Durga Puja in Kolkata’ on the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Cabinet approves Programme for Development of Semiconductors and Display Manufacturing Ecosystem in India
What is the news? The Union Cabinet has approved a scheme to boost semiconductor and display manufacturing in the country. About Scheme for Development of Semiconductors and Display Manufacturing Ecosystem Aim: To provide attractive incentive support to companies that are engaged in Silicon Semiconductor Fabs (Fabrication plants), Display Fabs, Compound Semiconductors / Silicon Photonics /… Continue reading Cabinet approves Programme for Development of Semiconductors and Display Manufacturing Ecosystem in India
