What is space junk? Space junk, or space debris, is any piece of machinery or debris left by humans in space. It can refer to big objects such as dead satellites that have failed or been left in orbit at …
What are Urban vegetated canopies? Vegetated canopies are tensioned sail-like structures that are anchored to the facades (front exterior face or elevation of a building) of buildings. They mimic natural canopies found in forests. It aims at incorporating greenery, such …
About the Portal Udyam is an online system for registering micro, small and medium enterprises. It was launched by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) in 2020. Any person can avail a free Udyam registration for their …
About NIIF National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) is an Indian-government backed entity established in 2016 to provide long-term capital to the country’s infrastructure sector. The NIIF aims to maximize the economic impact mainly through infrastructure development in commercially viable …
About the Initiative The Startup India initiative of the Government of India envisages building a robust Start-up ecosystem in the country for nurturing innovation and providing opportunities to budding entrepreneurs. Since the launch of the initiative, Startup India has …
What’s in the news? The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023 was passed by the Parliament recently. The Bill amends the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. The Act regulates the mining sector. For …
About NDMA The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) is a statutory body constituted under the Disaster Management Act 2005, with the Prime Minister of India as its Chairman, a Vice Chairman with the status of Cabinet Minister, and eight members …
What is NSR? The Northern Sea Route (NSR), or the Northeast Passage (NEP), connects the eastern and western parts of the Arctic Ocean. While the Suez Canal route (depicted in blue in the image below) between Europe and Asia has …
About GI Tag A geographical indication (GI) is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin. In order to function as a GI, a sign …
Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) – NavIC IRNSS is an independent regional navigation satellite system developed by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). In 2016, with the last launch of the constellation’s satellite, IRNSS was renamed Navigation Indian Constellation …