QR-Code Based Coin Vending Machine : RBI RBI recently announced its plan to launch a pilot project to assess the functioning of QR-code based coin vending machines (QCVM). QCVM is a cashless coin dispensation machine that would dispense coins with the requisite amount being debited from the customer’s account using United Payments Interface (UPI). It […]
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First Anti-Corruption Working Group Meeting (ACWG) Of G-20
First Anti-Corruption Working Group Meeting (ACWG) Of G-20: The First Anti-Corruption Working Group Meeting (ACWG) of G-20 is set to take place in Gurugram, Haryana, from 1st to 3rd March 2023. It is under India’s chairpersonship, and Italy is the co-chair country. Over 90 delegates from 20 member countries, 10 Invitee countries, and 9 International […]
CE-20 Cryogenic Engine
CE-20 Cryogenic Engine: ISRO recently conducted a flight test of cryogenic engine for the Chandrayan-3 mission. CE-20 cryogenic engine has been designed and developed by the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) , a subsidiary of ISRO. It will power the Cryogenic Upper Stage of the LVM3 launch vehicle for the Chandrayaan-3 mission. It is the […]
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBKs) : Increased
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBKs): Increased Union Health Minister recently said that the number of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBKs) has increased to 9,082 as on January 31, 2023. Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBKs) are set up under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana, which was launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry […]
Clean Energy Transition : Report
Clean Energy Transition : Report According to a report from Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and Ember, Karnataka and Gujarat have emerged as India’s frontrunners in the transition to clean electricity. Ember is an independent, not-for-profit climate and energy think tank while the IEEFA examines issues related to energy markets, trends, […]
Hindustan 228-201 LW
Hindustan 228-201 LW: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) recently approved a new variant of the Hindustan 228-201 LW aircraft developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). It is a passenger aircraft developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). It has a maximum take-off weight of 5695kgs with 19 passenger seating capacity. The aircraft would fall […]
Tribute To Veer Savarkar On His Death Anniversary
Tribute To Veer Savarkar On His Death Anniversary: Home Minister recently paid his tributes to Veer Savarkar on his death anniversary(26th Feb) Veer Savarkar was born in 1883 near Nasik in Maharashtra. He was the first to acknowledge the mutiny of 1857 as the first struggle for Independence and wrote the book ‘The History of […]
First Bodoland International Knowledge Festival : Assam
First Bodoland International Knowledge Festival : Assam The first Bodoland International Knowledge Festival recently began in Assam’s Kokrajhar district. The festival is being hosted by Bodoland University with support from the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) government. It seeks to provide a platform for thought leaders, educators, Research scholars, researchers, and practitioners to engage with constituents […]
JO201 : Jellyfish Galaxy
JO201 : Jellyfish Galaxy The Hubble Space Telescope recently captured an image of JO201, a jellyfish galaxy in the Abell 85 galaxy cluster. JO201 is a jellyfish galaxy which lies in Abell 85 galaxy cluster. It is at a distance of about 700 million lightyears, in the constellation of Cetus or the Whale. Jellyfish galaxies […]
Maternal Mortality Report
Maternal Mortality Report: Every day in 2020, approximately 800 women died globally from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3 (target 3.1) is to reduce maternal mortality to less than 70 deaths per 100 000 live births by 2030. The report has been published by the United Nations Maternal Mortality […]
