Stay Safe Online Campaign and G20 Digital Innovation Alliance

The “Stay Safe Online” campaign and the “G20 Digital Innovation Alliance” (G20 DIA) were launched recently as part of India’s G20 presidency. What is the “Stay Safe Online” campaign? The “Stay Safe Online” campaign” aims to raise awareness about the ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

Karnataka Research Development and Innovation Policy

The Karnataka Research Development and Innovation Policy was released during the inaugural session of the Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS 22). What are the objectives of the policy? The Karnataka Research Development and Innovation Policy aims ensure cooperation between industry and ..

Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences

MSME Innovative Scheme

On 10th March 2022, Narayan Rane, Minister of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) launched the MSME Innovative Scheme. About the scheme MSME Innovative Scheme aims to guide the MSMEs in developing business ideas into viable business propositions. Thus the ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

BRICS 2022-An Overview

The first BRICS 2022 Sherpa meeting was held recently. The two day meeting was chaired by China. China thanked India for its hosting in 2021. During the meeting the countries discussed about the agenda of 2022. Also, they created the ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences

India Innovation Index, 2020

The NITI Aayog is to launch the second edition of India Innovation Index. The Index ranks states of the country based on how they support innovation. The first edition of India Innovation Index was launched in 2019. About India Innovation ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021

Harvesting Water from Air

Context in Current Affairs: A team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati (IIT-G) have developed a method for harvesting water from humid air. About the Method This method involves spraying a sponge-like porous polymeric material on a normal ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

Kris Gopalakrishnan appointed the first Chairperson of Reserve Bank Innovation Hub

On November 17, 2020, Kris Gopalakrishnan, the former co-chairman and co-founder of Infosys was appointed as the first Chairperson of Reserve Bank Innovation Hub. He was appointed by the Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve Bank Innovation Hub aims to ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020

‘Dare to Dream 2.0’ Launched by DRDO

The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has launched the innovation contest ‘Dare to Dream 2.0’ on the 5th Death Anniversary of the former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. It is launched on his death anniversary as he was known ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020