Survey of India to deploy 300 drones for mapping country
News: The Survey of India (SoI), will for the first time, use about 300 drones to map the country Facts: The map being prepared through the drones will be of …
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Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana
Facts: The Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana was launched in 2018. It is a scheme of Ministry of Tribal Affairs. Aim: It aims to help tribals in optimum utilization of …
Read MoreScientific Social Responsibility policy
News:India is going to be possibly the first country in the world to implement a Scientific Social Responsibility (SSR) Policy on the lines of Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR). Facts: What is …
Read MoreCentral Equipment Identity Register(CEIR)
News:Union Telecom Minister has launched the Central Equipment Identity Register(CEIR). Facts: About Central Equipment Identity Register(CEIR): Central Equipment Identity Register(CEIR) is a database of International Mobile Equipment Identities (IMEIs), the …
Read MoreNational Conference on ‘Criminal Activities and Radicalization in Jails
News:The Bureau of Police Research and Development(BPR&D) is organizing a National Conference on ‘Criminal Activities and Radicalization in Jails: Vulnerability of Inmates and Jail Staff and their Protection’. Facts: The …
Read MoreCommunity Radio Stations
News:Government has decided to set up 118 new community radio stations. Facts: About Community radio stations: The Community radio is a radio service offering a third model of radio broadcasting …
Read MoreNeermahal Jal Utsav
News:The traditional Neermahal Jal Utsav festival has been concluded in Tripura. Facts: About the festival: The traditional Neermahal Jal Utsav is a three days long festival which includes many programs …
Read MoreScientists tried CRISPR to fight HIV
News:According to a study,Scientists in China have used CRISPR gene-editing technology to treat a patient with HIV,but it didn’t cure the patient. Facts: About Gene Editing Genome editing is the …
Read More4P1000 Initiative: The Tribal Perspective through Bamboonomics
News:On the sidelines of COP 14 of UNCCD,TRIFED and Union Tribal Ministry has launched TICD(TRIFED’s Initiative to Combat Desertification) under “The 4P1000 Initiative:The Tribal Perspective through Bamboonomics.” Facts: TRIFED’s Initiative …
Read MoreMaritime communication Services
News:Union Minister for Communications, Electronics & Information Technology has launched the maritime communication services Facts: Maritime Connectivity will enable high-end support, access to Voice, Data and Video services while travelling …
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