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30 Sep 2023
'Iran’s Revolutionary Guards successfully launched a third military satellite into orbit. ' The Noor 3 imaging satellite orbits at an altitude of 450 kilometres (280 miles) above the earth’s surface and was launched by the three-stage Qased, or messenger carrier, state media said, which launched its predecessor Noor 2 in 2022. Noor 3 is classified as an imaging satellite. This designation indicates that the satellite is equipped with imaging technology for capturing high-resolution images of Earth’s surface.
by - Mahesh
Science & Tech.
30 Sep 2023
'India’s NavIC will now be supported by ‘Made in India’ chipsets.' NavIC uses seven satellites which cover India and neighbouring areas, including the Indian Ocean region. The independent navigation satellite system will improve further when more satellites are added to the existing network, which will enable NavIC to be available in other countries as well. Apple is the latest adopter of NavIC, while some Chinese brands such as Xiaomi, Poco, Oppo, Vivo, OnePlus use the system in some of their models. NavIC is a satellite based navigational system, developed by Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), which enables users to determine their precise geographic location and track their movements anywhere in India and 1500 kms beyond India’s territorial boundary.
by - Mahesh
Science & Tech.
30 Sep 2023
'Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, who holds several key portfolios, including Science & Technology and Public Grievances, launched an innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven Grievance Monitoring System, the IGMS 2.0 Public Grievance portal, and Automated Analysis in the TREE Dashboard portal.' These initiatives are part of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances’ (DARPG) efforts to enhance government responsiveness and efficiency. The significance of grievance redressal for transparent and citizen-centric governance. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently emphasized the importance of timely grievance resolution as a cornerstone of government accountability. The average time taken to address public grievances by Central Ministries and Departments has been reduced to 16 days due to DARPG’s reforms in the CPGRAMS.
by - Mahesh
Today in News
30 Sep 2023
'Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan will launch Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav and Technology and Bharatiya Bhasha Summit tomorrow in New Delhi.' The two-day summit aims to set course for a technologically enriched future for Bharatiya languages in education. The summit will encompass three pivotal thematic sessions with a special focus on the integration of technology in promoting Bharatiya Bhasha, including its role in teaching, training, examination, and translating educational materials. The summit aims to facilitate a seamless transition from the current education ecosystem to one rooted in Bharatiya Languages, in line with the NEP-2020 vision. A public pavilion will also be set up to showcase Bharatiya Bhasha technology products, its applications by the industries, government organizations and start-ups.
by - Mahesh
Today in News
29 Sep 2023
'M.S. Swaminathan, the renowned Indian agricultural scientist and the driving force behind India's Green Revolution, passed away.' Swaminathan's pioneering efforts involved the development and introduction of high-yielding varieties of wheat and rice, which significantly increased food grain production across India. In recognition of his monumental contributions, Swaminathan was awarded the first World Food Prize in 1987. He used the prize money to establish the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation in Chennai, further cementing his commitment to sustainable and inclusive agricultural practices. He was named one of the 20 most influential Asians of the 20th century by Time magazine, reflecting his far-reaching impact. Swaminathan is survived by his wife, Mina, and their three daughters, Soumya, Madhura, and Nitya.
by - Mahesh
Schemes & Policies
29 Sep 2023
'Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch a week-long programme for Aspirational Blocks in the country called Sankalp Saptaah in New Delhi.' The inaugural programme will witness the participation of about three thousand panchayat and block-level people's representatives and functionaries from across the country in Bharat Mandapam. In addition, about two lakh people including block and panchayat level functionaries, farmers, and persons from other walks of life, will join the programme virtually. Sankalp Saptaah is linked to the effective implementation of the Aspirational Blocks Programme ABP. The nationwide programme was launched by the Prime Minister on 7th January this year to improve governance at the block level and enhance the quality of life of citizens.
by - Mahesh
Index & Reports
29 Sep 2023
'A record 91 Indian universities have made it to the World University Rankings announced by the Times Higher Education (THE) magazine, with the top performing Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, returning to the global 250 for the first time since 2017.' India has also become the fourth best-represented nation in the 2024 rankings, up from the sixth last year. Two IITs -- the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati and Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad -- moved up two bands to join the world's top 800 universities, from 1001-1200 to 601-800. In the 20th year of the ranking, 1,904 universities -- up from 1,799 last year - from 108 countries and regions were ranked.
by - Mahesh
Index & Reports
29 Sep 2023
'India retains 40th rank out of 132 economies in the Global Innovation Index 2023 rankings published by the World Intellectual Property Organization.' Denmark (9th) and the Republic of Korea (10th) remain in the top 10. France (11th) gets closer, improving one rank this year, while Japan remains strong as the 13th most innovative economy. Israel re-enters the top 15, reaching 14th place. Apart from China, there are only four other middle-income economies among the top 40 economies, namely, Malaysia (36th), Bulgaria (38th), Türkiye (39th) and India (40th). The United Arab Emirates stabilizes at 32nd place, close to the top 30. Saudi Arabia (48th) and Qatar (50th) make it into the top 50.
by - Mahesh
Ecology & Environment
28 Sep 2023
'Punjab aims to reduce farm fires by 50 per cent this winter season and completely eliminate stubble burning in six districts.' The State Action Plan envisages at least 50 per cent reduction in fire counts in Punjab during 2023 compared to last year. The plan attempts elimination of stubble burning cases this year in six districts namely Hoshiarpur, Malerkotla, Pathankot, Rupnagar, SAS Nagar (Mohali) and SBS Nagar. According to government data, five districts — Sangrur, Bathinda, Firozpur, Muktasar and Moga — had accounted for around 44 per cent of total fire counts in the state last year.
by - Mahesh
Index & Reports
28 Sep 2023
'India will age rapidly in the coming decades.' By 2050, the share of the elderly in India’s total population can reach more than 20 per cent, according to the India Ageing Report 2023 released by the International Institute for Population Sciences and the United Nations Population Fund. The report said the global population has been increasing even as people are living longer. Increasing life expectancy and declining fertility have had an impact on all countries of the world, due to which both the share and number of older persons will increase worldwide in the coming years. The report estimates that by 2031, there will be 951 men for 1,078 women.
by - Mahesh
