Science & Technology
1. International Museum Day 2021 IN NEWS: Culture Ministry organises panel discussions on the occasion of International Museum Day 2021. KEY HIGHLIGHTS: International Museum Day falls on 18 May every year. The objective of International Museum Day ,as declared by International Council of Museums(ICOM), is to raise awareness about the fact that, “Museums are an […]
1. SAMVEDNA(Sensitizing Action on Mental Health Vulnerability through Emotional Development and Necessary Acceptance) IN NEWS: Children impacted by Covid-19 Pandemic being provided Tele Counselling through SAMVEDNA KEY POINTS: With an objective of providing psychological first-aid and emotional support to children affected during COVID-19 Pandemic, National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)is providing Tele-Counselling to […]
1. Steps taken to ensure availability of fertilizers to farmers at subsidized prices. IN NEWS: Government of India is making available fertilizers, namely Urea and 22 grades of Phosphatic & Potassic (P&K) fertilizers including Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP), Muriate of Potash (MOP)& Single Superphosphate (SSP) to farmers at subsidized prices through fertilizer manufacturers/ importers. The subsidy […]
1.SWAMIH IN NEWS: Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs handed over possession to homebuyers as Special Window for Affordable & Mid-Income Housing (SWAMIH) Fund completes its first residential project. KEY HIGHLIGHTS: The residential project – Rivali Park, located in suburban Mumbai, was the first housing project in India to have received funding under the […]
1. Aerial Passenger Ropeway System IN NEWS: Cabinet approves transfer of land of ITBP to Government of Uttrakhand for development of Aerial Passenger Ropeway System. KEY POIINTS: Cabinet approved transfer of 1500 square metres of land belonging to Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) at Mussoorie to the State Government of Uttarakhand for their infrastructure project, namely, […]
1. National Technology Day IN NEWS: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has praised the scientists and those passionate about technology on National Technology Day. On National Technology Day, we salute the hardwork and tenacity of our scientists and those passionate about technology. We remember with pride the 1998 Pokhran Tests, which demonstrated India’s scientific […]
1.Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture’ (MIDH) IN NEWS: Union Agriculture Ministry has allocated Rs 2250 Crore for realizing the huge potential of horticulture sector in 2021-22. Key highlights: Keeping in view the huge potential and role of the horticulture sector in increasing farmer’s income, the Government of India has allocated Rs. 2250 Crore for […]
1. Arctic Science Ministerial. IN NEWS: Recently, India participated in the 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial (ASM) and shared plans for research and long-term cooperation in the Arctic Region. KEY POINTS: The first two meetings—ASM1 and ASM2—were held in the USA in 2016 and Germany in 2018, respectively. ASM3 is jointly organised by: Iceland and Japan. […]
1.National Financial Reporting Authority IN NEWS: Publication of provisional database for the companies under the regulatory ambit of National Financial Reporting Authority. KEY HIGHLIGHTS: The National Financial Reporting Authority is a regulatory body set up under Section 132 of the Companies Act to oversee compliance with Accounting and Auditing Standards by companies that can be […]
1. WAG 12 B Locomotive IN NEWS: Indian Railways inducts 100th 12000 HP WAG 12 B Locomotive. Built in one of India’s largest integrated greenfield manufacturing facilities, these are the Nation’s most powerful ‘Made-In-India’ Electric Locomotives. The locomotive has been produced under Make in India programme. KEY TAKEAWAYS: The locomotive is manufactured by Madhepura Electric […]