The merger of the Lok Sabha TV (LSTV) and the Rajya Sabha TV (RSTV): After nearly two years of work, the merger of the Lok Sabha TV (LSTV) and the Rajya Sabha TV (RSTV) has been finalised and will be replaced by Sansad TV. Retired IAS officer Ravi Capoor was appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) […]
Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs
Engineering Research Policy of Karnataka
Engineering Research Policy: Karnataka has launched the country’s maiden Engineering Research & Development (ER&D) Policy. According to industry apex body Nasscom, ER&D has the potential to become a $100-billion industry in the country in the next five years. The ER&D sector in the country is the fastest growing industry with a CAGR of 12.8%. Meanwhile, […]
Merchant Digitization Summit 2021 : Highlights
Merchant Digitization Summit 2021 The Government of India, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), and UN-based Better Than Cash Alliance hosted Merchant Digitization Summit 2021: Towards Atma Nirbhar (Self Reliance) Bharat. The Summit brought together leaders from the public and private sectors to accelerate responsible digitization of merchants in India’s North-Eastern and […]
What is Centre Of Excellence In Gaming?
Centre Of Excellence In Gaming: The government has decided to form a Centre of Excellence in gaming and other related areas in collaboration with IIT Bombay. The Centre is at an advanced stage of preparation and will come into effect as the new session of IIT begins in 2021. This was announced by Information and […]
Amazonia-1 : ISRO’S First Satellite of 2021
Amazonia-1: ISRO’S First Satellite For The Year 2021: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), in its first mission of 2021, has successfully launched the Brazilian satellite Amazonia-1 on Sunday from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. “#PSLVC51 lifts off successfully from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota The 637-kg Amazonia-1, which is […]
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) : 1% Threshold
1% Threshold For Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO): The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in a recent order has set 1% threshold for Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) in food crops imported into India. Earlier in August 2020, FSSAI had issued the order that 24 food crops the country imports would need a ‘non-GM-origin-cum-GM-free […]
The City Innovation Exchange (CiX) Platform : Launched
The City Innovation Exchange (CiX) Platform: The City Innovation Exchange (CiX) platform was launched by Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The City Innovation Exchange (CiX) will connect cities to innovators across the national ecosystem to design innovative solutions for their pressing challenges. Designed on the philosophy of ‘everyone is an innovator, the platform […]
New Rules To Regulate Content On Social Media, OTT etc..
Centre Releases New Rules To Regulate Content On Social Media, OTT And Media Platforms: The Centre on Thursday announced new guidelines that are set to change the digital landscape in the country by bringing OTT, digital news and social media platform under regulation. In its announcement the government has said that objectionable social media content […]
What Is Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog (RKA)?
Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog (RKA): Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog (RKA) had recently canceled its “indigenous cow science” examination after widespread criticism about its promotion of fake claims and pseudoscience. Now, the Animal Husbandry Department has said that RKA had “no mandate” to conduct such an examination. The RKA had announced a national “Kamdhenu Gau Vigyan Prachar Prasar […]
Which is The New Lead-Free Material?
New Lead-Free Material: Scientists have found a new Lead (Pb) free material which can efficiently convert waste heat to power our small home equipment and automobiles. Most efficient thermoelectric materials developed by scientists so far use Lead (Pb) as a major constituent element, restricting their use for mass-market applications. Scientists from Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for […]
