Synopsis: Recently, the Ministry of Science and Technology deregulated the geo-spatial data and map-making in India. What is geospatial data? Geospatial data is the data about objects, events, or phenomena that are located on the surface of the earth. Read More about Geospatial data and Geospatial policy What is the present policy on geospatial data?… Continue reading Deregulation of Geospatial Data: Prospects
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DST announce liberalization of “Geospatial data and Mapping” Policy
What is the News? Department of Science and Technology(DST) announced liberalised guidelines for geo-spatial data. It deregulates access to its geospatial data and services including maps for all Indian entities. What is Geo-Spatial data? Geospatial data (also known as “spatial data”) represents data-linked to features or objects on the Earth’s surface. Objects can be man-made… Continue reading DST announce liberalization of “Geospatial data and Mapping” Policy
India to formulate policy for “new battery technologies for EVs”
What is the News? The Union Minister has said that India will soon come out with a policy for the next generation of battery technologies for Electric Vehicles(EVs). What will be the focus of the upcoming Policy? The policy will look for alternative battery technologies for electric vehicles like metal-ion, metal-air, hydrogen fuel cells to… Continue reading India to formulate policy for “new battery technologies for EVs”
Cryptocurrencies in India
Source: The Hindu Syllabus: GS 3. Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development, and employment. Synopsis: The government should ensure a smart regulation of cryptocurrencies instead of shutting them out. Background The government has given a statement to bring a law on cryptocurrencies. It is a positive step. Considering the… Continue reading Cryptocurrencies in India
FSSAI caps Trans Fat in Food
Source: Click here Syllabus: GS -3 Synopsis: FSSAI has released new directions for Trans fat elimination. What would be its possible benefits? Introduction India is going to join a select group of countries by limiting industrial trans fat to 2% by mass of the total oils/fats present in the product in 2022. India would be… Continue reading FSSAI caps Trans Fat in Food
Concerns regarding DNA Technology (Use and Application) Bill, 2019
Source: Indian Express GS-3: concern associated with technologies. Synopsis: DNA Technology (Use and Application) Bill, 2019 has many concerns over its use when implemented. So, it is necessary to debate the effects before finalizing the Bill. Background The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science, Technology, Environment, Forests, and Climate Change was tasked to review the DNA… Continue reading Concerns regarding DNA Technology (Use and Application) Bill, 2019
After oils, FSSAI caps Trans Fatty Acids(TFAs) in foods
What is the News? The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India(FSSAI) has amended its rules. Under new rules, it put a cap on trans fatty acids(TFAs) in food products. Previously, it tightened the norms for oils and fats in the food. What are the new rules? According to FSSAI, Food products contain edible oils… Continue reading After oils, FSSAI caps Trans Fatty Acids(TFAs) in foods
DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2019
Introduced: Lok Sabha (8th July 2019) Present status: Standing Committee gave its report on 3rd Feb 2021 Ministry: Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Need for such DNA Technology Bill in India: First, countries having such legislation like the USA, have proved a significant increase in conviction rate. According to NCRB, India’s conviction rate is… Continue reading DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2019
Finance Minister allocates funds for “National Research Foundation”
What is the News? The Finance Minister allocated funds for the creation of a National Research Foundation(NRF). About National Research Foundation(NRF) The NRF found mention in the 2019 Budget speech first. New Education Policy(NEP),2020 also proposed its formation. The foundation would be an autonomous body. It will fund researches across four major disciplines –Sciences; Technology;… Continue reading Finance Minister allocates funds for “National Research Foundation”
“STI policy 2020” emphasising self-reliance in science
Source: The Hindu Gs3: Science and Technology- Developments Synopsis: The recently released Draft Science, Technology, and Innovation policy has many issues and challenges that need to be addressed to promote Aatmanirbhar Bharat in science Background: Recently, the Department of Science and Technology has released the 5th draft of the Science, Technology, and Innovation policy for… Continue reading “STI policy 2020” emphasising self-reliance in science
