AmbiTAG Why in News Recently, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar, Punjab has developed a first- of-its-kind IoT (Internet of Things) device – AmbiTag that records real-time ambient temperature during the transportation of perishable products, vaccines and even body organs and blood. The device has been developed under Technology Innovation Hub – AWaDH (Agriculture and […]
Sun Halo/Kaleidoscope Effect The people of Bangalore witnessed a bright rainbow ring around the sun for a few moments – a rare optical and atmospheric phenomenon called “22 degree circular Halo”. Key Point The phenomenon popularly known as the 22 degree circular halo of the sun or occasionally the Moon (also called a moon ring
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Statehood Day of Goa The Statehood Day of Goa (30th May), the Prime Minister greeted the people of the state. Key Points About: Goa is located on the southwestern coast of India within the region known as the Konkan, and geographically separated from the Deccan highlands by the Western Capital: Official Language: o Konkani which
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Pradhan Mantri Yuva Yojana Pradhan Mantri YUVA Yojana (Yuva Udyamita Vikas Abhiyan) is a is a centrally sponsored Scheme on entrepreneurship education and training being implemented by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India. The Scheme aims at creating an enabling ecosystem for Entrepreneurship development through Entrepreneurship education and training; Advocacy and
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CCTNS Hackathon & Cyber Challenge Recently, the inaugural function of the 2nd CCTNS Hackathon and Cyber Challenge 2020-21 of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) was held in New Delhi. Key Points Background: This hackathon is in continuation to the Hackathon & Cyber Challenge which concluded in March 2020. It aimed to deepen understanding and
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E-Way Bill Integration with FASTag, RFID Why in News The Union Government has integrated the E-Way Bill (EWB) system with FasTag and RFID. Key Points Electronic Way (E-Way) Bill: E-Way Bill is usually a unique bill number generated for the specific consignment involving the movement of goods. Under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime,
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Yellow Fungus Why in News After black and white fungus, the recent case of yellow fungus has become a cause for concern. Key Points About: Yellow fungus, also called mucor septic, initially develops by the presence of moulds (a type of fungi) in the environment. It may be present with unnecessary fatigue, rashes, burning sensation
India Energy Dashboards Version 2.0 Why in News Recently, the government think tank NITI Aayog has launched India Energy Dashboards (IED) Version 2.0. NITI Aayog launched the Version 1.0 in May 2017. Key Points About: India Energy Dashboards (IED) is an endeavour to provide single-window access to the energy data for the country. It is
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Co-WIN App Why in News Recently, the software of Co-WIN App (also called Covid Vaccine Intelligence Network) was upgraded to improve monitoring and managing of the ongoing Covid-19 Vaccination programme. Key Points Description: Co-WIN, a cloud-based IT platform, is supposed to handle minute details for India’s Covid-19 immunisation programme, including registering beneficiaries, allocating vaccination centres,
National Pension System (NPS) The National Pension System (NPS) is a pension scheme sponsored by the government that was started in 2004 for all government employees. The scheme was made open to all citizens in 2009. It is a voluntary and long-term retirement scheme. It is regulated by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
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