About ICC The International Criminal Court (ICC) is a permanent judicial body established by the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (1998). It is an independent judicial body distinct from the UN. ICC investigates and tries individuals charged with …
About PMMVY Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) is a Maternity Benefit Programme that is implemented in all the districts of the country in accordance with the provision of the National Food Security Act, 2013. The scheme is implemented by …
What is an auto chip? A monolithic integrated circuit (IC) also known as microchip, silicon chip, computer chip or chip is basically a miniaturized electronic circuit that consists mainly of semiconductor devices, as well as passive components. Automotive semiconductor ICs …
Why in News? Lab experiments which were published in a scientific journal shows that vehicle traffic makes it much harder for at least one species of bird to solve problems, and sharply compromises the ability of some crickets to mate. …
Why in the news? Central government is pushing for MetroNeo Technology in the tier 2 and tier 3 cities in the recent budget. Nashik of Maharashtra will be the first city to adopt MetroNeo project. What is MetroNeo technology? The …
About The DNA Technology Regulation Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha in July 2019. The Bill was then referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Technology. Objectives The Bill seeks to create a regulatory framework for obtaining, …
What is it? The GST regime, launched on July 1, 2017, introduced a uniform indirect tax structure across the country by merging various state and local-level levies. Under the GST compensation Act 2017, states are guaranteed full compensation for any …
Why in News? Scientists have decoded how coronavirus quickly damages lung cells. How does it infect? Scientists have created one of the most comprehensive maps to date of the molecular activities that are triggered inside the lung cells at the …
About the Programme Post Matric Scholarship scheme is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme and implemented through State Government and UT administration. It is implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The Scheme provides financial assistance to the Scheduled Caste …