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IIT-KGP develops Hydro Thermal Carbonization technology for Waste Management
IIT-KGP (Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur) researchers develop new technology- Hydro Thermal Carbonization (HTC) for solid waste management. This Hydro Thermal Carbonization Technology can convert municipal solid waste to biofuel, soil amendment and absorbents. About Hydro Thermal Carbonization (HTC) Need: ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
One Nation-one Ration Card Scheme implemented on pilot basis
In a major boost to national food security Government of India launched One Nation-One Ration Card scheme on pilot basis in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharastra and Gujarat. The pilot project is effective from 1 August 2019. One Nation One Ration ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
Cabinet approves increasing strength of Supreme Court Judges
Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved increasing the number of judges in Supreme Court from the present 31 to 34 (i.e. by 10%), including Chief Justice of India (CJI). In this regard it has approved bill ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
PM Modi chairs 30th interaction through PRAGATI platform
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired his 30th interaction through ‘PRAGATI’ (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) platform. It is Information and Communication Technology (ICT)-based, multi-modal platforms. Key Highlights of Interaction Some of the issues discussed during PM Modi’s 30th interaction through ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
Rakesh Asthana given additional charge of DG Narcotics Control Bureau
Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) approved handing over of additional charge of post of Director General Narcotics Control Bureau to Director General of Civil Aviation Security (DG CAS) Rakesh Asthana. He is appointed for next 6 months or till a ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
Samarth: Flipkart’s initiative to bring Indigenous Artisans on platform
Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart launched Samarth, an initiative to bring Indian artisans, weavers, and makers of handicrafts to its platform. It was launched by Anurag Thakur, Minister of State, Finance and Corporate Affairs, along with Kalyan Krishnamurthy, CEO, Flipkart Group. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
RBI liberalises ECB norms by relaxing end-use restrictions
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has relaxed External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) norms for corporates, non-banking lenders by relaxing end-use restrictions with regard to working capital, general corporate purpose and repayment of rupee loans. This decision was taken after receiving feedback ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
India, UK launch Innovating for Clean Air initiative in Bengaluru
India and United Kingdom launched two-year joint initiative- Innovating for Clean Air (IfCA) n Bengaluru, capital of Karnataka. It is aimed at providing unique air quality measurement system by integrating satellite and sensor data and support India’s transition to Electric ..