National Manufacturing Innovation Survey (NMIS) 2021-22: The secretary of the Department of Science and Technology (Ministry of Science & Technology) released the “National Manufacturing Innovation Survey (NMIS) 2021-22: Summary for Policymakers. National Manufacturing Innovation Survey (NMIS) is a joint study by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization […]
Tag: 29th Apr 2023
Farm Machinery Technology Summit
Farm Machinery Technology Summit: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) organized the third edition of the Summit on Farm Machinery Technology, which was held at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi The objective of the CII Summit on Farm Machinery Technology is to address the challenges faced by the sector and chart a growth […]
Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) Vaccine : No Protection Against Covid-19 Infection
Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) Vaccine : No Protection Against Covid-19 Infection The BCG vaccine, typically administered to prevent tuberculosis, did not provide any significant protection against Covid-19 infection to healthcare workers, a new study said Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccine is a vaccine for tuberculosis (TB) The vaccine was developed by Calmette and Guerin and was first […]
Indiahandmade : New e-Commerce Portal
Indiahandmade : New e-Commerce Portal The government launched a new e-commerce portal ‘Indiahandmade’. Indiahandmade Portal is an e-commerce porta launched by the Indian Government. Objective is to Empower artisans and weavers by providing them with a platform to sell their products directly to customers. This initiative is part of the government’s efforts to promote local […]
Mahila Samman Savings Certificate (MSSC)
Mahila Samman Savings Certificate (MSSC): The Union Minister for Women and Child Development and Minority Affairs opened a Mahila Samman Savings Certificate (MSSC) account recently. Mahila Samman Savings Certificate Scheme was announced in the 2023-24 Union Budget to commemorate ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’. It is a one-time savings scheme for women. Objective is to empower […]
Eco-Sensitive Zones : Supreme Court Modified Its Previous Judgment
Eco-Sensitive Zones : Supreme Court Modified Its Previous Judgment The Supreme Court of India has modified its earlier judgment that mandated a minimum one-kilometre eco-sensitive zone around protected forests, national parks, and wildlife sanctuaries across the country. Previous Judgement: In June 2022, the SC ordered that ESZs of a minimum of one kilometer should be […]
PRET Initiative
PRET Initiative: The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched the PRET initiative to be better prepared for future outbreaks of a similar scale and devastation as the COVID-19 pandemic. The Preparedness and Resilience for Emerging Threats (PRET) Initiative is aimed at providing “guidance on integrated planning for responding to any respiratory pathogen such as influenza […]
Delegates Of G20 Visited The Hemis Monastery
Delegates Of G20 Visited The Hemis Monastery: Delegates of G20 visited the Hemis Monastery in Leh and also witnessed the famous Cham dance. Hemis Monastery is a Buddhist monastery located in Leh City. It belongs to the Drukpa lineage of Buddhism. The monastery was first established in the 11th century and later re-established in the […]
INS Tarkash For Operation Kaveri
INS Tarkash For Operation Kaveri: INS Tarkash from the Indian Navy recently reached Port Sudan to help in the evacuation of stranded Indians as part of “Operation Kaveri”. INS Tarkash is a state-of-the-art stealth frigate of the Indian Navy equipped with a versatile range of weapons. Tarkash belongs to the Talwar class of guided missile […]
What Is Sun Halo?
What Is Sun Halo? The people of Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj were graced by an inspiring phenomenon called Sun Halo. It is an optical phenomenon that occurs due to sunlight refracting millions of hexagonal ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere. When white light passes through unique hexagonal ice crystals found in upper-level cirrus clouds, causing the […]
