About Sahitya Akademi Award, established in 1954, is conferred on 24 writers in 24 languages annually for the most outstanding books of literary merit published in any of the major Indian languages recognised by the Akademi. The Sahitya Akademi award …
Context More than 140 experts and dignitaries have signed an open letter published by the Outer Space Institute (OSI) calling for both national and multilateral efforts to restrict uncontrolled re-entries. Stages of Rocket launch Rockets have multiple stages. Once a …
About SISFS The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) has been approved for the period of 4 years starting from 2021-22. The Scheme aims to provide financial assistance to startups for proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, market entry …
About BIS Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the National Standard Body of India established under the BIS Act 2016. BIS is responsible for the harmonious development of the activities of standardization, marking and quality certification of goods. BIS works …
Context: This article highlights the need for including children in the efforts to create a gender equal society. When and why do gender biases develop? At infancy: Parents treat their baby daughters and sons differently. At early childhood: Most children …
What’s the news? The United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15) ended in Montreal, Canada with a landmark agreement to guide global action on nature through to 2030. Chaired by China and hosted by Canada, COP 15 resulted in the adoption of …
About UNSC The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) was established in 1946 as one of the six principal organs of the UN. It is generally viewed as the apex of the UN system. It is responsible for the maintenance of …
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) was launched by the Government in 2020 for promoting digitization of healthcare and creating an open interoperable digital health ecosystem for the country. It aims to do so by prescribing …
About The Central government of India has launched the SAMARTH Scheme to address issues faced by the Textile Sector. The objectives of the scheme are to provide demand-driven, placement oriented skilling programme to incentivize the efforts of the industry in …
About GCC The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is a political and economic union of Arab states bordering the Gulf. It was established in 1981 and its 6 members are the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain. …