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Centre Announces ‘Meri Policy Mere Haath’ In Karnataka; Know Highlights

Pooja YadavMarch 17, 20220

Meri Policy Mere Haath campaign was launched in Hassan, Karnataka by the centre. The campaign is a component of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). The campaign is geared toward motivating all farmers within the country to ensure their crops. Under this campaign, it is assumed that every farmer who has taken insurance under the PMFBY will get the policy documents at their doorstep. The campaign empowers the farmers through crop insurance awareness and by bringing the contract to their doorsteps. The campaign will help in increasing the direct communication between the farmers and insurance companies. Thus, it bridges the prevailing trust deficit between farmers and insurance companies. Other farmers will get motivated and the sum of money of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima...

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BMC Releases Mumbai Climate Action Plan; Becomes First City In India

Pooja YadavMarch 17, 20220

The Maharashtra government has launched the Mumbai Climate Action Plan (MCAP) which was prepared by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). With this, Mumbai has become the first city in India to have such a strategy. Before the preparation of MCAP, a vulnerability assessment of greenhouse emission (GHG) and natural green cover inventory was conducted. World Resources Institute (WRI), India, and therefore the C-40 Cities network provided technical support to BMC for the preparation of the plan. Highlights of MCAP MCAP has laid down a 30-year roadmap for Mumbai to tackle the challenges of temperature change. it's set short-, medium- and long-term climate goals to realize the target of net zero emissions by 2050. It's identified six strategic areas where massive changes will need ...

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Ajay Bhushan Pandey Becomes Next Chairperson Of National Financial Reporting Authority

Pooja YadavMarch 16, 20220

The approval for the appointment of former finance secretary Ajay Bhushan Pandey as the chairperson of the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has come by the Appointments Committee of the cupboard (ACC). NFRA is a statutory body established in 2018 under the Businesses Act 2013. It is an independent regulatory body, which oversees the auditing profession, accounting standards and policies in India. The authority recommends the formulation and laying down of accounting and auditing policies and standards for companies and their auditors. It also monitors and enforces compliance with accounting standards and auditing standards in such a manner as could also be prescribed. NFRA also oversees the standard of service of the professions related to ensuring compliance with s...

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First Indigenous COVID Drug Vincov-19 Completes Trial, Says CSIR

Pooja YadavMarch 16, 20220

With the completion of clinical trials that demonstrated excellent results, the primary indigenous drug to treat COVID-19 named Vincov-19 is anticipated to be made available to the general public soon. CSIR-Centre for Cellular & biological science (CCMB), VINS Bioproducts and the University of Hyderabad (UoH) has collaborated to make the drug, Vincov-19. To create this drug, the foremost step taken was the SARS-CoV-2 virus was inactivated and injected into horses. Then the anti-bodies that are generated through the bodily fluid are synthesized to purify and produce a drug. This drug is later on injected into humans to neutralise the COVID virus. The CCMB is an Indian fundamental bioscience research institute based in Hyderabad. UNESCO’s Global Molecular and Cell Biology Networ

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“IAEA Establishes Talks Between Russia And Ukraine: Read On To Know More…”

Pooja YadavMarch 14, 20220

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General has said that IAEA has succeeded in establishing a high-level direct dialogue on nuclear security between Russia and Ukraine. Establishing direct dialogue IAEA Director-General held meetings with the foreign ministers of Russia and Ukraine in Turkey. Delegations from both countries also participated. At the meeting, both countries agreed to determine high-level direct dialogue and still engage with IAEA. Status of nuclear reactors in Ukraine According to IAEA, eight of Ukraine’s 15 nuclear reactors are still operating despite the continuing armed conflict. Some of the reactors are been under the control of Russia. On 9th March IAEA was informed by Ukraine that the defunct Chernobyl atomic energy plant is disconnected

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Russia Puts Restrictions On The Import And Export; See The Impact

Pooja YadavMarch 14, 20220

Recently Russia decided and imposed a ban on certain goods and equipment. The experts says this is in retaliation to the sanctions imposed by western nations on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. About the export ban A temporary export ban is imposed on 200 goods and equipment, which is effective until the tip of 2022. The ban is imposed on certain items previously imported into Russia and that they include medical equipment, agricultural machinery, electric equipment, turbines, video displays, projectors, switchboards, railway cars, etc. According to Russia, this export ban is required to keep up stability in its markets. The export of those goods from Russia is prohibited to any or all countries, except members of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) (a bloc of Russia’s regional a

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MeitY To Promotes The Start-Ups; Deets Inside

Pooja YadavMarch 14, 20220

A nodal organization named MeitY  with the aim of promoting start-ups, technology innovation, and also the creation of Intellectual Properties. Overview: MSH is national facilitation, coordination, and monitoring centre that appears to integrate all the start-ups, incubation centres, and innovation-related activities of MeitY. Why did MeitY founded start-up hubs? India has one among the world’s most vibrant start-up ecosystems with around 8000 tech start-ups, making it the world’s second largest start-up ecosystem. Hence, the main target is being given towards entrepreneurship and innovation so on give the Indian economy a lift. Ministry of Electronics and data Technology (MeitY) is facilitating a large range of Innovation and IPR-related activities round the country so as to e

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ESA Launches Vigil Mission To Protect Against Sun’s Violent Outbursts

Pooja YadavMarch 12, 20220

Two spacecraft under the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Vigil mission, formerly referred to as Lagrange, are going to be stationed at the Lagrangian points L1 and L5, respectively. It’s the primary of its kind mission, with the aim of monitoring the unpredictable and active Sun and helping protect the planet from its outbursts. Solar flares, coronal mass ejections, geomagnetic storms, solar proton events and other space weather incidences are monitored by ESA Vigil. Monitoring of the space incidences will help in predicting the timing of its arrival on Earth and any effect it would wear on infrastructure. This mission plans to position two spacecraft within the L1 and L5 Lagrangian points, where gravitational forces interact to supply a stable region where propellant could als

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Indian Railways’ Launches First Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal In Asansol Division; Learn Facts

Pooja YadavMarch 12, 20220

The first ‘Gati Shakti’ cargo terminal of Indian Railways has been inaugurated within the Eastern Railway’s Asansol division. The cargo facility is anticipated to spice up railway earnings by roughly Rs 11 crore per month. The Asansol division of Indian Railways has successfully commissioned a non-public siding of Maithan Power in Thaparnagar, Jharkhand, in accordance with the Prime Minister’s vision of Gati Shakti and therefore the Railways’ policy on the ‘Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal’ (GCT). Since the establishment of the GCT policy in December 2021, this is often the primary such terminal to be commissioned by Indian Railways. Rail transportation is helpful to the economy because it's the foremost energy-efficient and cost-effective mode of transportation. The com

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Centre Announces India Water Pitch Start-Up; 100 Ideas To Be Supported

Pooja YadavMarch 12, 20220

The national level ‘India Water Pitch-Pilot-Scale Start-up Conclave’ has been organised by the ministry of housing and urban affairs today in the national capital. This conclave is being organized with an aim of starting communication with startups within the water sector. During the conclave, Hardeep Singh Puri, minister of housing and concrete affairs, will launch the ‘India Water Pitch-Pilot-Scale Start-up Challenge’. Through this challenge, 100 startups will be selected by the ministry, and Rs.20 lakhs will be provided to each as funding support. Innovative solutions for urban water problems are going to be exhibited by quite 50 startups. The conclave also will be attended by industry, users, investors, and sector experts. This conclave is being expected to function as a

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Centre Launches PLI Scheme For Drone Industry; Read On

Pooja YadavMarch 12, 20220

The production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for the drone industry was notified by the Ministry of civil aviation in September 2021. Under this scheme, manufacturers of drones and drone components are going to be given an incentive of 20% of the worth addition made by them during the following three years. The value addition is going to be calculated because of the annual sales revenue from drones and drone components (net of GST) minus their purchase cost (net of GST). Also, there must be a minimum value addition of 40% of income for drones and drone components. Under the schemes, the entire incentive provided is Rs 120 crore touch three financial years.   With the assistance of the PLI scheme, it's expected that by 2026 the Indian drone industry will have a comple...

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UP Assembly Elections Purvanchal Results: Is BJP Losing Ground As SP Gives Saffron Party A Tough Fight?

Gunjan ChaudharyMarch 11, 20220

In Purvanchal, which has become a stronghold for the Bharatiya Janata Party, a different political wind has flown in this assembly than the wave. Here, the SP alliance has strengthened its penetration, while the BSP's land has completely cracked and has been reduced to just one seat. Whereas Congress has also failed to open its account here. The mood of the land of Purvanchal, which decides the direction of power, has changed a bit. The voters of the east soil, which stood firmly with development and nationalism, also gave little preference to change. This is the reason that in the midst of a direct war between two major parties, the SP has got the advantage here. Big Victory For SP In Azamgarh And Ghazipur The neighbouring districts of Mirzapur, Sonbhadra, Chandauli and Mau have ...

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