Page-21 of Current Affairs - February, 2018
Google and NCERT join hands to teach students digital safety
Google and National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has signed a pact to integrate a course on ‘Digital Citizenship and Safety’ in information and communication technology (ICT) curriculum. The pact was signed on ‘Safer Internet Day’ (February 6). ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
THE World Rankings 2018: More Indian Universities in Asia's Top 200
Only two Indian institutes have featured in the top 50 Asian institutes in recently released TIMES Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings for educational institutes in Asia. The two institutes that have made their way to top 50 are Indian ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
Nuclear Capable Agni-1 Missile successfully test-fired
Indigenously developed short-range nuclear capable ballistic Agni-1 was successfully test-fired from mobile launcher located at Integrated Test Range of Dr Abdul Kalam Island (Wheeler Island) off the Odisha. The missile was tested as part of a periodic training activity by ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
Government launches Start-up-India ranking framework
Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) under Commerce Ministry has unveiled Start-up-India ranking framework to rank states/UTs based on measures regions that have taken to foster entrepreneurship. It was launched by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry at a ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
Government launches 3 tools to rank states, UTs on startup ecosystem
The Commerce and Industry Ministry (DIPP) has launched three tools to rank states and union territories on the basis of measures taken by them to promote budding entrepreneurs. These tools are the start-up-India ranking framework, compendium of good practices for ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
5th South Asia Region Public Procurement Conference held in New Delhi
The Fifth edition of South Asia Region Public Procurement Conference was held in New Delhi. It was hosted by Public Procurement Division (PPD) of Ministry of Finance and All India Management Association (AIMA). It was held under auspices of South ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
Google launches ‘#SecurityCheckKiya’ campaign
Search engine giant Google has launched ‘#SecurityCheckKiya’ campaign in India to create awareness around Internet safety. It was launched on the occasion of Safer Internet Day (6 February). The campaign aims to protect first-time web users from account hijacking, safeguard ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
Government sets up mechanism in CSRI for transfer of technology
Ministry of Science & Technology has set up Mechanism in Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) to interact with Small-Scale Industry (SSI) for transfer of Technology from CSIR Labs. Nodal officer in CSIR will coordinate with the SSIs and ..