Under the directives of  Prime Minister, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) initiated the efforts to develop a database and a virtual platform to bring on board the Global Indian S&T Community to address the Indian societal challenges / problems. The virtual platform, a portal, is named PRABHASS which …

GS-1 6.INDIAN ARMY DAY Army Day is celebrated every year on 15 Januaryin India to commemorate the jawans and the Indian Army. This year India is celebrating its 73 Army Day. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: On 15 January 1949, Field Marshal Kodandera M. Cariappa, who was then a Lieutenant General, took over …

GS-3 5.NATIONAL INNOVATION PORTAL Union Minister dedicates the National Innovation Portal to the nation. WHAT IS THE NATIONAL INNOVATION PORTAL? The portal is a database of innovations and traditional knowledge by the people, for the people and of the people. It is currently home to about 1.15 lakh innovations scouted …

GS-3 4.CSIR-NISCPR CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) inaugurated. WHAT IS CSIR-NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE COMMUNICATION AND POLICY RESEARCH? The new institute has been formed by merging two prestigious institutes of CSIR namely, CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (CSIR-NISCAIR)and CSIR-National Institute of Science, Technology …

GS-3  3.INDIA’S FIRST INDIGENOUSLY DEVELOPED 9MM MACHINE PISTOL India’s first indigenous 9mm Machine Pistol has been jointly developed by DRDO and Indian Army. The weapon has been named ‘Asmi’. ABOUT ASMI: The Asmi machine pistol fires the in-service 9 mm ammunition and has an upper receiver made from aircraft-grade aluminiumand …

GS-3 2.RCS – UDAN The first flight to the newly constructed Hisar airport in Haryana from Chandigarh was flagged off under the Regional Connectivity Scheme – UdeDeshKaAamNagrik (RCS-UDAN). DETAILS: Belonging to the Government of Haryana, Hisar airport is a public licensed airport that is suitable for 18 seat type aircraft. …

GS-3 1.PRARAMBH: STARTUP INDIA INTERNATIONAL SUMMIT ‘Prarambh: Startup India International Summit’ to be held for two days in January 2021. ABOUT PRARAMBH: The Summit is being organized by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It is a follow up of the announcement …

Dr Harsh Vardhan, Minister of Science & Technology, Health and Family Welfare and Earth Sciences, launched a website that gives comprehensive information about the numerous COVID-19 clinical trials that CSIR is engaged in partnership with industry, other government departments and ministries. Called CuRED or CSIR Ushered Repurposed Drugs, the website …

20 Major Success Stories of DST in 2020 The major challenges that 2020 put before the world helped India emerge as a forerunner in underscoring the critical role of science and technology in bringing positive transformations for a safe, secure, better society well prepared for the future. The country pole-vaulted …

GS-2 4.KAYAKALP AWARD SCHEME IMPORTANT POINTS: The award scheme was launched in 2015 to appreciate and recognise the efforts of public health facilities to create a healthy environment. The parameters for judging are hospital/facility upkeep, sanitation and hygiene, waste management, infection control, support services and hygiene promotion. OBJECTIVES OF KAYAKALP: …