KVIC POTTERS USING INNOVATIVE METHODS
Why in news? KVIC potters in a Rajasthan village are drawing attention with a unique campaign of printing messages like, “Use Mask”, “Stay Home, Stay Safe” etc., on every earthen pot, pitcher to spread awareness Read All about KVIC here: https://www.legacyias.com/kvic-comes-to-the-rescue-of-cocoon-farmers/
177 NEW MANDIS INTEGRATED WITH THE E-NAM
Why in news? The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare launched integration of 177 new mandis with the National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) on 11th May. This will strengthen agriculture marketing and facilitate farmers to sell their harvested produce through the online portal. e-NAM e-NAM was an innovative initiative in agricultural marketing to enhance farmers accessibility […]
DEFENCE RESEARCH ULTRAVIOLET SANITISER (DRUVS)
Why in news? Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed an automated contactless UVC sanitisation cabinet, called Defence Research Ultraviolet Sanitiser (DRUVS). It has been designed to sanitise mobile phones, iPads, laptops, currency notes, cheque leafs, challans, passbooks, paper, envelopes, etc. Details The DRUVS cabinet is having contactless operation. It provides 360-degree exposure of […]
INDIGENOUS IgG ELISA TEST
Why in news? The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)-National Institute of Virology (NIV) at Pune has developed and validated the indigenous IgG ELISA test “COVID KAVACH ELISA” for antibody detection for COVID-19. Most of the diagnostic material for COVID19 is imported into India from other countries. Therefore, Indian scientists are tirelessly engaged in developing indigenous diagnostics […]
NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY DAY
Why in news? The National Technology Day is celebrated on May 11. Technology Development Board (TDB) is organising a conference titled “RESTART” on National Technology Day 2020. National Technology Day TDB, on behalf of the Ministry of Science & Technology, celebrates May 11 every year as National Technology Day to commemorate achievements of innovations and […]
SECTION 6 OF THE INCOME-TAX ACT, 1961
What is Section 6 of the Income-Tax Act, 1961 Section 6 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (the Act) contains provisions relating to residency of a person. The status of an individual is dependent on the period for which the person is in India during a year – to decide as to whether he is resident in […]
SECI, A CPSU, CONDUCTS E-REVERSE AUCTION FOR RE PROJECTS
Why in news? The Indian Renewable Energy (RE) sector has witnessed history today, as the e-Reverse Auction(e-RA) for 400 MW RE (Renewable Energy) Projects with Round the Clock (RTC) supply, was concluded at an astounding first year tariff of Rs.2.90/kWh. The bidding was conducted by Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd., a Central PSU under […]
INR – USD FUTURES AND OPTIONS CONTRACTS
Why in news? Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs launched INR-USD Futures and Options contracts on the two International Exchanges, viz BSE’s India INX and NSE’s NSE-IFSC, at GIFT International Financial Services Centre at Gandhinagar. Background: What are futures? Futures are contracts made between two parties wherein they agree to buy or sell a […]
MODIFICATIONS IN PMRF SCHEME
Why in news? Union Human Resource Development Minister announced that, to boost research in the country various amendments have been carried out in Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (PMRF) Scheme. Highlights After the amendments, now for the students from any recognised institute/ university (other than IISc/ IITs/NITs/IISERs/IIEST/CF IIITs), the requirement of GATE Score is reduced to […]
ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT NOTIFICATION (EIA), 2020 EXTENDED
Why in news? Notice period for draft Environment Impact Assessment Notification(EIA), 2020 is extended till 30th June. What is Environment Impact Assessment? Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a process of evaluating the likely environmental impacts of a proposed project or development, taking into account inter-related socio-economic, cultural and human-health impacts, both beneficial and adverse. UNEP […]