About KVIC The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is a statutory body established by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission Act of 1956. It functions under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. KVIC plans, promotes, organizes and …
About InvITs Infrastructure and real estate are the two most critical sectors in any developing economy. A well-developed infrastructural set-up propels the overall development of a country. It also facilitates a steady inflow of private and foreign investments, and thereby …
Why in the news? A child mortality in Kerala has been reported, after being infected with the Nipah virus recently. What is Nipah virus? Nipah virus (NiV) is a ‘zoonotic’ virus, that is, it is transmitted to human beings from …
Why in the news? Recently, a record 9 judges have taken oath at one go, taking the Supreme Court strength to 33 (against the maximum possible strength of 34), of whom 4 are women. Who appoints Supreme Court judges? Articles …
What is Malaria? Malaria is a disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes, called “malaria vectors.” Malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasites. It is preventable and curable. About the malaria …
Why in News: Case of the zoonotic Nipah virus infection has been reported in Kozhikode district of Kerala. About Nipah Nipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic virus (it is transmitted from animals to humans) and can also be transmitted through …
About TRIPS The Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) is an international legal agreement between all the member nations of the World Trade Organization (WTO). The Agreement, which came into effect on 1 January 1995, is a …
About the Programme Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) is an innovative programme sponsored and managed by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) for attraction of talent to Science. The basic objective of INSPIRE is to Communicate …
Why in News: India and the United States had signed a Project Agreement (PA) for Air-Launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (ALUAV) under the ambit of the Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI). Air-launched unmanned aerial vehicles (ALUAV) are drones that can …