What is the News? The Union Minister for Science & Technology inaugurates the Event for Publicity of the PRISM (Promoting Innovations in Individuals, Startups, and MSMEs) scheme. About PRISM Scheme: Nodal Ministry: PRISM is an initiative of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research(DSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology. Aim: The aim is to help… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates Event for “DSIR-PRISM Scheme”
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SERB launched “SERB-PRISM Portal”
What is the news? The Science and Engineering Board(SERB) launched a portal called “SERB – Project Information System & Management(SERB-PRISM Portal)”. About the SERB-PRISM Portal: Aim: The portal aims to provide information regarding all projects sanctioned by SERB from 2011 onwards. The information includes funding details, status, research summary, and project output details such as… Continue reading SERB launched “SERB-PRISM Portal”
40 Scholars awarded under “India Science and Research Fellowship(ISRF) 2021”
What is the news? 40 scholars from 6 countries have been awarded under the India Science Research Fellowship(ISRF) Program 2021. About India Science Research Fellowship(ISRF) Program 2021: Launched by: the Department of Science and Technology(DST), Government of India in 2015. Purpose: Awarded scientists and researchers from neighboring countries are provided an opportunity to carry out… Continue reading 40 Scholars awarded under “India Science and Research Fellowship(ISRF) 2021”
Indian legacy and developing Science and Technology in India
Source: The Hindu Syllabus: GS-3 Science and Technology- developments and Achievements of Indians in science & technology Synopsis: India is celebrating National Science Day. This day should be marked by commitments of promoting science, technology, and innovation in India. Introduction: National Science Day was celebrated on February 28 for the discovery of the Raman effect… Continue reading Indian legacy and developing Science and Technology in India
Draft Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 2020
Synopsis: The draft Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 202o has the potential to transform the science and research in India Introduction: The government introduced a draft Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 2020 in January 2021. The draft policy aimed to address the issues in the past four science and technology policies. Evolution of Science, Technology… Continue reading Draft Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 2020
Science and Technology in India’s foreign policies
Synopsis: Covid-19 Pandemic provided India with an opportunity to mainstream science and technology (S&T) in its foreign Policies. It became possible due to the past achievements by the country in the domain of S&T. Background: The roots of India’s scientific programs can be traced to the 1959 speech delivered at the Indian Science Congress by… Continue reading Science and Technology in India’s foreign policies
“Hydrogen as a Fuel”: Applications, Advantages and Disadvantages
What is the news? In the Budget 2021-22, the Government of India announced the National Hydrogen Mission. This mission will aim at generating hydrogen from green power sources and using it as a fuel. Read more about Green Energy Initiatives in Budget 2021 About Hydrogen fuel Hydrogen is the chemical element with the symbol H… Continue reading “Hydrogen as a Fuel”: Applications, Advantages and Disadvantages
New Geo-Spatial data Policy and its implications – Explained pointwise
Table of Contents: What is Geo-Spatial data? Major applications of Geospatial data How India is Governing the Geo-spatial information? What are the new Guidelines? What are the advantages of Geo-spatial data liberalisation? Challenges with Geospatial data liberalization Suggestions to improve India’s geospatial data handling capability Recently Department of Science and Technology(DST) announced liberalised guidelines for… Continue reading New Geo-Spatial data Policy and its implications – Explained pointwise
Defence Minister launches “E-Chhawani portal”
What is the news? Union Defence Minister has launched the e-Chhawani portal. About the Portal: The portal aims to provide online municipal services to more than 20 lakh citizens across 62 Cantonment Boards. Developed by: The portal developed jointly by eGov Foundation, Bharat Electronics Limited(BEL), Directorate General Defence Estates(DGDE) and National Informatics Centre(NIC). Features: Through… Continue reading Defence Minister launches “E-Chhawani portal”
What is “Sandes” platform?
What is the News? National Informatics Centre(NIC) launched an instant messaging platform called Sandes. About the Sandes platform: It is an instant messaging platform like WhatsApp. It was previously named Government Instant Messaging System(GIMS). The platform can be used for all kinds of communications by anyone with a mobile number or email id. Initially, the platform… Continue reading What is “Sandes” platform?
