Monthly Archives: December 2021
World’s Oldest Family Tree
In News Recently, Scientists compiled the world’s oldest family tree from human bones interred at a 5,700-year-old tomb in the Cotswolds, UK. About The research is a collaboration between archeologists from the universities of Newcastle, Central Lancashire, Exeter and York, and geneticists from the universities of Harvard, Vienna and the Basque country. It was published […]
Technology Development Board
In News Recently, Technology Development Board(TDB)approved financial support to Hyderabad based Manjeera Digital Systems Private Limited (MDS). Technology Development Board About: It is a statutory body constituted under the Technology Development Board Act, 1995. It functions under the Ministry of Science and Technology. Objective: To promote the development and commercialization of indigenous technology and adaptation […]
Magnetar
In News An international group of researchers has succeeded in measuring for the first time the characteristics of a flare on a distant magnetar. About The magnetar they have studied is about 13 million light years away, in the direction of the NGC 253, a prominent galaxy in the Sculptor group of galaxies. The flare […]
Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM)
In News Telangana stood first in the implementation of the Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM). Tamil Nadu and Gujarat took the second and third positions respectively. Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM) About: It was launched in the year 2016 in mission mode to develop 300 clusters in the country holistically by provisioning economic, […]
Vernacular Innovation Program(VIP): NITI Ayog
In News Atal Innovation Mission(AIM) and NITI Ayog have launched the Vernacular Innovation Program(VIP). About theVernacular Innovation Program(VIP) Aim: It will enable innovators and entrepreneurs in India to have access to the innovation ecosystem in 22 scheduled languages. Components: Training a Vernacular Task Force (VTF) in each of the 22 scheduled languages. VTF comprises vernacular […]
7 Years of Mission Indradhanush
In News Mission Indradhanush was launched in 2014 as a special drive to expand full immunization coverage in India. It has completed seven years with immunization coverage among children aged 12 to 23 months increased to 76.4 percent. About Ministry: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW). Aim: To expand immunization coverage to all children […]
Hate Speech
In News The Uttarakhand Police added the names of two more persons in the First Information Report (FIR) pertaining to hate speeches at a religious event in Haridwar where calls were made for genocide and violence against Muslims. About A case under Section 153A of the IPC (promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of […]
Good Governance Index 2021
In News Recently ,the Union Minister of Home Affairs released the Good Governance Index 2021 on Good Governance Day at New Delhi. About Good Governance Index Prepared by: Department of Administration Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG). Indicators: Good Governance Index(GGI 2021) Framework covered ten sectors and 58 indicators. The sectors of GGI 2020-21 are: Agriculture […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 Delhi sought Shringla meeting with Suu Kyi, junta gave cold shoulder. (International Relations) India Myanmar relations, connectivity projects, historical perspectives like Anglo-Burma war, treaties, GoI Act, 1935. GS 2 1 Allahabad HC Judge to PM: Consider stopping UP rallies, polls. (Polity […]
Editorial Analysis
- Making affordable generics more reliable
- Crimes Against Humanity & Indian Stance
- Transforming Tsunami Science After 2004 Earthquake
- India’s ‘Steel Frame’ Does Need a Check
- The Falling Indian Rupee