Context: PM-WANI has the potential to revolutionise the way India accesses the internet. What are the key features of Pradhan Mantri Wireless Access Network Interface (PM-WANI)? Bring large scale deployment of Wi-Fi hotspots through the country to drive up connectivity options and improve digital access. The scheme envisages setting up of public Wi-Fi networks and access… Continue reading PM-WANI: Revolutionise the way India accesses the internet
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India Post Payments Bank launches its digital payments services ‘DakPay’
Source: Click here News: Department of Posts (DoP) and India Post Payments Bank(IPPB) has unveiled a new digital payment app ‘DakPay’. Facts: DakPay: To facilitate easy digital transactions and other banking services through the trusted Postal (‘Dak’) network across the nation to cater to the financial needs(‘Pay’) of various sections of the society. Significance: The App is launched as… Continue reading India Post Payments Bank launches its digital payments services ‘DakPay’
Asia Pacific Vaccine Access Facility(APVAX)
News: Asian Development Bank(ADB) has launched a $9 billion vaccine initiative—the Asia Pacific Vaccine Access Facility (APVAX). Facts: Aim: To offer rapid and equitable support to its developing members as they procure and deliver effective and safe coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines. Criteria: If a country has to obtain finances under APVAX, then it should fulfil one of the… Continue reading Asia Pacific Vaccine Access Facility(APVAX)
2nd Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) 2020 Conference
Source: Click here News: Minister of Science and Technology has virtually inaugurated the 2nd TCGA (The Cancer Genome Atlas) 2020 Conference. Facts: About the conference: The Conference brings together scientists and clinicians from across the globe to build Indian Cancer Genome Atlas (ICGA). Indian Cancer Genome Atlas(ICGA): It has been initiated by a consortium of key stakeholders in… Continue reading 2nd Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) 2020 Conference
Women in science
Context: The new Science, Technology and Innovation Policy is currently being drafted by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) More on news: Its aim will be to increase the participation of women in science. The DST will incorporate a system of grading institutes depending on the enrolment of women and the advancement of the careers of women… Continue reading Women in science
Digital nation: On delivery of citizen services
Context: The true measure of digitalisation would be smooth delivery of all citizen services. Analyse the development of India as a digital nation. Measure of digital nation: The true measure of digital nation is the readiness of governments to use technology to create open, participatory public systems that citizens consider trustworthy. Result of internet access: Affordable smartphones and… Continue reading Digital nation: On delivery of citizen services
