What’s in the news? The UAE and India have launched the UAE India Business Council – UAE Chapter (UIBCUC) to strengthen economic ties and support their joint mission to increase bilateral trade and investment. With a shared goal of increasing …
About NDRF The National Disaster Response Force is a specialised, multi-skilled, humanitarian force in India, which has been playing a crucial role in the country’s disaster management and community awareness for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR). Formation The successive natural calamities …
About GST Council Goods & Services Tax Council is a constitutional body under Article 279A of the amended Constitution, for making recommendations to the Union and State Government on issues related to Goods and Service Tax. The Council was introduced …
Context Lead toxicity in India continues to remain a public health concern. Lead toxicity Lead is a highly toxic metal and a very strong poison. Lead poisoning is a serious and sometimes fatal condition which occurs when lead builds up …
Context Invasive ornamental shrub, Lantana Camara is altering traits to spread across Indian forests. Lantana Camara Lantana camara is a species of flowering plant native to the American tropics. It was introduced in India as a decorative shrub during the …
Context Genetically engineered (GE) trees are a new frontier of plant biotechnology. While US, intends to release GE trees in the wild, experts have warned of its possible environmental impacts. Genetically Engineered trees A genetically modified tree is a tree …
Context Despite policy measures to encourage women in science, social and institutional hurdles hinder their progress STEM The acronym “STEM” was coined by scientific administrators at the U.S. National Science Foundation in 2001. “STEM” is a curriculum based on the …
What’s in the news? Advancing India’s cyber-preparedness, KAVACH-2023, a national level hackathon was launched to identify innovative ideas and technological solutions for addressing the cyber security and cybercrime challenges of the 21st century. It is a unique kind of national …
What’s in the news? The 4th edition of joint military exercise, “EX DHARMA GUARDIAN”, between India and Japan is being conducted in Japan. This annual training event with Japan is crucial and significant in terms of security challenges faced by …
About ‘eSanjeevani’ Launched in 2009 by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare ‘eSanjeevani’ is a web-based comprehensive telemedicine solution. It aims to provide healthcare services to patients in their homes. Besides enhancing the quality of medical services, addressing issues …