Scientists from Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), an autonomous instutite under Department of Science and Technology (DST), have introducted a new electrolyte Sodium tetrafluoroborate NaBF4. What is Sodium tetrafluoroborate NaBF4? NaBF4 is a colourless inorganic compound. It is soluble in water and forms colourless water-soluble crystal. What is the significance of New Electrolyte […]
Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has recently introduced a draft bill titled “National Medical Commission (Amendment) Bill 2022. It seeks to amend National Medical Commission Act, 2019. Key amendment proposed in draft National Medical Commission (Amd) Bill 2022 Fifth Autonomous Board Limiting Jurisdictions Appeal Provision National Medical Commission
Food and Agricultural Organisation has released a report “Urban Forestry and Urban Greening in Drylands”. The report focuses on improving the resilience, health, and well-being of urban communities. This report also acts as a background document for Green Urban Oases Programme. What is the objective of Urban Forestry and Urban Greening in Drylands report? What […]
National Medical Commission (NMC) released the Draft regulations for National Exit Test (NExT) exam. What is the Objective of National Exit Test (NExT)? Significance of National Exit Test (NExT) Who will conduct NExT? NExT Shall be applicable to NExt shall comprise two separate examination Read: Full document
The Union Cabinet headed by PM, has recently approved National Green Hydrogen Mission with total outlay of ₹ 19,744 crore. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MoNRE) will be responsible for overall coordination and implementation of the mission. What is National Green Hydrogen Mission? It aims to make India a global hub for production, […]
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently launched the Mid-term Strategy Framework – Utkarsh 2.0 for the period 2023-25. It will guide the bank’s progress towards achieving delineated targets by navigating through turbulent tides created by the Covid pandemic and geopolitical hostilities. What is Utkarsh 2.0? What are the objectives of Utkarsh 2.0? Also […]
The Chief Justice of India (CJI), DY Chandrachud announced the Electronic Supreme Court Reports (e-SCR) Project. It provides access to about 34000 judgments to lawyers, media, law students, and the common public. What is Electronic Supreme Court Reports (e-SCR) Project? Significance of Electronic Supreme Court Reports (e-SCR) Project National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG) e-Court Mission […]
The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Science (CCRVS) and the National Commission for Indian System of Medicines (NCISM), under the Ministry of Ayush, has recently launched SMART Program for Ayurveda professionals. It is aiming to boost quality R&D in Ayurveda. What is SMART Program for Ayurveda? National Commission for Indian System of Medicines Ministry […]
Ministry of Rural Development has recently launched the “Prajjwala Challenge” with an aim to invite ideas and innovative solutions that can change rural economy. It is launched under Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana, National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM). What is the objective of the Prajjwala Challenge? Solutions invited under the following broad categories in Prajjwala Challenge […]
Lumpi-ProVacInd is a live attenuated vaccine for the prevention of Lumpi Skin Diseases (LSD) in cattle. It has been jointly developed by ICAR’s National Research Centre on Equines at Hisar (Haryana) and Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) at Izatnagar (UP). About Lumpi-ProVacInd What is Lumpi Skin Diseases (LSD)? Also Read : iNCOVACC : World’s First […]