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SMS scrubbing

SMS scrubbing is the practice of matching the SMS content material with a template that is pre-registered by the entities these SMSs. These are business SMSs sent to clients. TRAI has directed telecom operators to restart this SMS checking filters ..

EBB3 gene

EBB3 gene is a plant gene and it stands for early bud-break 3. It is a positive regulator of ‘bud breaking’ i.e. the emergence of plants from a dormant vegetative phase to form buds. It gives a direct link to ..

National Creche Scheme

National Creche Scheme is the current version of Rajiv Gandhi National Creche Scheme. It is implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. It is an initiative to provide day care facilities to children of working mothers to facilitate inclusion ..

MICE destination

MICE or Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions is a type of tourism in which large groups of tourists are brought together by advanced planning. It is sometimes referred to as ‘meetings industry’ or ‘events industry’. MICE events are generally centered ..

NAQUIM

NAQUIM or National Aquifer Mapping and Management program is a program for mapping aquifers, which are water bearing formations, and their characterization to help develop Aquifer Mapping Plans. This plan will help in sustainable management of groundwater sources. The program ..

IEPFA App

IEPFA App is a mobile application of Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority that was recently launched by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The function of the app is information dissemination to for creating awareness among investors. The app will help ..

Kisan Suryoday Yojana

Kisan Suryoday Yojana is an agriculture scheme launched in 2020 to provide electricity to farmers in the daytime for irrigation purpose. It is a centrally sponsored scheme that covers the farmers in Gujarat. It is a 3,500 crore INR scheme ..

National commission for allied and healthcare professionals bill

National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professionals Bill is a legislation targeting healthcare professionals. It was recently passed by the Lok Sabha after being passed by the Rajya Sabha last week. It seeks to regulate and standardize of the healthcare and ..

Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Bill

Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Amendment Bill is a bill that seeks to amend the Juvenile Justice Act of 2015. The objective of the Bill is to streamline and strengthen the provisions for child adoption and child protection. It ..

Thallium

Thallium is a metallic chemical element that does not freely occur in nature. It is a grey colored metal that is highly toxic and has been behind numerous fatal poisoning. Mere contact with thallium can cause poisoning as it is ..