Polar Science And Cryosphere Research Scheme: The National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), an autonomous institute that falls under the ambit of the Ministry of Earth Sciences has successfully implemented the Polar Science and Cryosphere Research (PACER) scheme which comprises of Indian Arctic program, the Antarctic program, Cryosphere, and Climate program, and Southern […]
INS Valsura Has Been Awarded The Prestigious President’s Colour
INS Valsura Has Been Awarded The Prestigious President’s Colour: The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Valsura has been awarded the prestigious President’s Colour by President Ram Nath Kovind. To mark this occasion, a guard of honour of 150-men was presented to the President and a ceremonial parade was held. About President’s Colour Award: It is the […]
Indian Antarctic Bill 2022
Indian Antarctic Bill 2022: A Draft legislation has been approved by India’s Union Cabinet to provide a regulatory framework for research activities of India in Antarctica and also to protect the continent’s environment. The Ministry of Earth Sciences has piloted the Indian Antarctica Bill. This bill is expected to help fulfill the nation’s obligations under […]
Air Traffic Management System
Air Traffic Management System: The Airports Authority of India (AAI), under its R&D initiative, has signed an agreement with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to jointly develop indigenous Air Traffic Management System. Under this Agreement, BEL and AAI will jointly develop Civil Air Traffic Management System (ATMS) with Advanced-Surface Movement Guidance and Control System (ASMGCS), a […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 26th March 2022
Today Current Affairs: 26th March 2022 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Tax On Lotteries
Tax On Lotteries: The Supreme Court has held that a lottery conducted by Government of India, states or authorised by a state or conducted by private entities is an activity falling within the nomenclature of ‘betting and gambling’. And hence, the State Legislature has the competence to tax lottery scheme which is gambling being conducted […]
187th Raising Day Of The Assam Rifles
187th Raising Day Of The Assam Rifles: The 187th Raising Day of the Assam Rifles has been celebrated in Shillong. Assam Rifles is the watchdog of the North East and the oldest paramilitary force in the country. Assam Rifles is a Central Paramilitary Force under the Central Armed Police Forces. It came into being in […]
Reserve Bank Innovation Hub: Bengaluru
Reserve Bank Innovation Hub: Bengaluru The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor inaugurated the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) in Bengaluru. It has been set up as a Section 8 company under the Companies Act, 2013 with an initial capital contribution of Rs. 100 crore. It is is a wholly owned subsidiary of the RBI. […]
H2Ooooh! Program
H2Ooooh! – Water Wise Program For The Children Of India: On the occasion of World Water Day (22nd March), National Mission for Clean Ganga, UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) and other partners released three animation films under its initiative “H2Ooooh! – Water Wise program for the Children of India”. The films are […]
Sujalam 2.0 Grey Water Recycling Project
Sujalam 2.0 Grey Water Recycling Project: On the World Water Day (22nd March), the Ministry of Jal Shakti launched a countrywide project to reuse grey water, or run-offs from kitchens, bathing and laundry. The campaign would focus on the creation of institutional level greywater management assets in Panchayat Ghar, healthcare facilities, schools, Anganwadi Centres (AWCs), […]
